Do you have to use a macro lens for still life photography? Is a normal zoom lens all right?

Hello! In fact, there is no need to use a macro lens for still life shooting. First of all, there are two conceptual problems to be explained. First, the subject of still life photography does not necessarily refer to miniature or small subjects, so unless it is a local close-up, there is no need to shoot with a macro lens. 2. What is the biggest difference between macro lens and ordinary lens? In fact, to put it bluntly, the biggest difference between macro lens and ordinary lens is mainly in the nearest focal length and magnification. Therefore, if the zoom lens you use can meet the requirements of your subject at the maximum magnification and the nearest focal length, it can completely meet the requirements of shooting small still life. You can go to my Baidu photo album, which contains macro works I shot with macro lens and ordinary zoom lens respectively. I shot the album Crystal Mavericks with a macro lens and a 70-200mm zoom lens. You can see the difference in effect!