EOS R50: Do I need a macro lens?

[Bphotographer]

 

Hello. I was recently gifted an EOS R50, coming from a Nikon user for years. I am doing some brand shoots, and am having trouble getting very close up video shots. I have been using the video recording movie close-up demos, but when I click the screen to zoom in either x5 or x10, and begin recording, it zooms out to normal again. I’m sure this is user error, as my last camera was 12 years old, and this is all so new to me. However, is it best to get a macro lens? If so, which one won’t break my wallet? Any attachments worth it, or is a lens my best bet?

Thanks 🙂 

[kvbarkley]

What lens do you have now?

That 5x/10x is a focusing aid the zoom can only be accomplished by twisting the zoom ring if you have a zoom lens.

[Bphotographer]

I have the 18-45mm lens that came with it! I’d love to be able to shoot that close, and don’t think I can achieve it without the macro lens. But if I can avoid buying something so expensive, I’ll try anything first. 

[kvbarkley]

Close as what? Unless you are within a foot or so of the lens, you don't need a macro. Move the camera closer.

[Bphotographer]

I am trying to get extremely clear, close up videos, and when using the lens, I seem to have trouble getting it to focus that closely, hence the question about the micro lens. I think I’m just extremely unfamiliar right now with this camera.

[kvbarkley]

"close up videos"

Close ups of *what*?

people?

food?

jewlery?

bacteria?

[Bphotographer]

I am trying to work on close ups for a skincare brand. Tried to attach an image of what I’m trying to do. I’ve been messing around with the settings to no avail. No matter what I adjust whether it be autofocus, the lens itself, aperture, I cannot get it to zoom and focus. 

[kvbarkley]

For something that close you need a macro lens. Note: for these purposes, a still image is better than a screenshot of an LCD.

[ebiggs1]

"...I click the screen to zoom in either x5 or x10, and begin recording, it zooms out to normal again."

It does sound like you don't understand how to use the camera/lens combo. Perhaps a gander through the manual or some Youtube vids.

[Bphotographer]

Will for sure be going through YouTube today. My Nikon is over 12 years old, so I think I have no idea what I’m doing haha.