Zeiss Contax N 70-300 mm Lens

[Guest]

I got the 70-300mm zoom some time ago and never got a chance to use it until now. At the 300mm range, there is a red letter "Macro" on the lens. What does it really mean? I guess at 300mm, you can get the largest magnification in close-up. But it is not nearly Macro.

 

[Guest]

It is a macro setting and gives 1:4 ratio. It works OK for close-ups. Here is one: http://homepage.mac.com/sclamb/PhotoAlbum2.html

Simon

 

[Guest]

The lens does "click" over to macro.. I've had good luck with close ups using it..

 

[Guest]

Jeff, thanks for telling me that the lens can click over to Macro. I did not know since my lens stop at 300mm and don't know anything what the red Macro label is about. Today, I turned the zoom with a little extra force and it does clicks to Macro. After that I can turn the lens between 300mm and Macro smoothly. That's the problem when you buy stuff online and never read the manual. BTW, does the manual mention anything about this?

 

[Guest]

Yes it does.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Simon for your info and sharing the lovely picture.