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Question about two about two (almost the same) lenses

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TijmenDal
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Hi!

So, I'm getting a bit more into photography using my mums old Nikon FG (SLR). She has two lenses with almost the same specs but I can't figure out what the difference is.

They're both 52mm prime lenses, with F2.8-22 (does that even exist on Digital lenses?)
They're both Sigma lenses and they both have a Hakuba mark on them (whatever that may mean...). One is a bit bigger and has 'macro' written on it. Obviously the most logical thing would be that it's a macro lens, but how does that work? As in, why is it different than the other 'normal' lens?

Nov 2 2010 2:16PM
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1337
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macro lenses are built differently to allow for a closer focus
Nov 2 2010 2:25PM
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RileySnyderPhoto
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Jamie is correct
Nov 2 2010 3:03PM
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TijmenDal
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That's about it?
Nov 2 2010 4:28PM
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TWoods
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pretty much. sometimes macro lenses aren't sharp or have other problems when you try to shoot them at infinity.

I have a macro that's stupid sharp and pretty for close ups, but it takes horrible pictures of landscapes or anything else.
Nov 2 2010 6:48PM
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TijmenDal
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Ah ok!

Thanks guys! Thread can be closed!
Nov 3 2010 3:31AM
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