Quote Originally Posted by Bonsai Jason View Post
Wow! It really is confusing!

So, with the ratio (that i was looking at backwards lol),1:2, it means that the image that comes out will be half the size of the subject? So if I was to take the same shot with a ratio of 1:1, the image would be life size?

I'm trying to work this out in my head, but its just not clicking

And again, thankyou all for taking the time to explain this!! Really cannot say how much I appreciate it
Yes – 1:1 means life size. That is;

  • At 1:1 a 5mm long insect will be recorded as a 5mm long “image” on your sensor.
  • At 2:1, a 5mm long insect will be recorded as a 10mm long “image” on your sensor.


This is provided that you are at the minimum or closest focusing distance of the macro lens.

Cheers

Dennis