Macro Photography with the 12-200mm Lens | Podcast Guide

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Explore macro photography with the 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens. Learn to master magnification, working distance, and technical trade-offs on the OM-5 II camera.

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Macro photography with the OM-5 II and 12-200mm lens, specifically focusing on the technical capabilities and limitations regarding magnification and minimum focus distance of this zoom lens for macro-style shots.

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