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03/17/2005 03:09:45 AM · #1 |
Yes, it's true! I bought one on eBay just for kicks, not expecting much, but figured the financial risk was worth the possible returns of having a functional 8x macro.
Here are some of the first pictures I went and took within the first ten minutes of receiving the lens:
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The first and third are crops; the second is not cropped at all, only resized. (The funny color in the third was a failed "custom white balance" experiment.)
As you can see, namely in the first picture, the clarity is not perfect, but it does pick up a fair amount of detail. I'd have sharpened the (very small) flies more, but they were already so contrasty, it wouldn't have worked out. The shallow DOF is just great; IMO, it looks like the equivalent of about f/1.8.
Bottom line: for $30, I'm pleased! Users of mid- to high-end non-SLRs on a budget might want to look into these.
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03/17/2005 03:19:59 AM · #2 |
thanks for sharing! I am always after a bargin. What is the name of the lens?
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03/17/2005 03:24:08 AM · #3 |
| great information..Im looking to buy a macro and telephoto lens..Ebay is the way huh? |
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03/17/2005 03:27:23 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by lentil:
thanks for sharing! I am always after a bargin. What is the name of the lens? |
The manufacturer is Bower. Here is a link to the eBay auction.
edited to add: These pictures were taken with all three lenses (+1, +2, and +4) stacked up. I took no pictures with any other combinations of lenses. I just wanted as much magnification as possible :D
Message edited by author 2005-03-17 03:29:23. |
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03/17/2005 04:16:57 AM · #5 |
They look much like these ones I got at a Camera store in the mall:
I haven't tested them out yet though. |
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03/17/2005 04:17:27 AM · #6 |
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03/17/2005 04:27:13 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by kpriest:
They look much like these ones I got at a Camera store in the mall:
I haven't tested them out yet though. |
I have the same set for my Sony. Probably play around with it tomorrow at lunch time.
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03/17/2005 04:34:06 AM · #8 |
I bought some macro rings for my S40 a coupla years back - a +10 and a +7, and they made a *huge* difference to the macro ability of that little camera. If you're wanting to experiment with macro shots on a non-DSLR, I'd definitely recommend, as you have done, that people try out some macro rings, since they're such a cheap addition.
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03/17/2005 06:12:57 AM · #9 |
| Has anyone put these on the end of an F828? |
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03/17/2005 08:24:14 AM · #10 |
I used to use them all the time on my 717. They worked great.
Originally posted by pgatt:
Has anyone put these on the end of an F828? |
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03/17/2005 08:41:47 AM · #11 |
I've got a set of Hoya +1 +2 +4 that work great. I picked them up on Ebay with a Hoya Polarizer and a Hoya CS filter for a whole $17 (all 5 filters)! They are used, but in perfect condition.
The close up filters are a must have. They allow you to push well beyond the macro capabilities of your camera.
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03/17/2005 08:44:23 AM · #12 |
The only price if ound for these is $24. Will buy some by week end to try.
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03/17/2005 08:46:24 AM · #13 |
I sold mine on ebay for about that price.
Originally posted by louddog:
I've got a set of Hoya +1 +2 +4 that work great. I picked them up on Ebay with a Hoya Polarizer and a Hoya CS filter for a whole $17 (all 5 filters)! They are used, but in perfect condition.
The close up filters are a must have. They allow you to push well beyond the macro capabilities of your camera. |
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03/17/2005 10:57:28 AM · #14 |
I picked the quantarray ones pictured earlier for use on my Fuji S602 - i liked it's macro function better. However, now with my Rebel and the Canon 50mm 1.8 they are very interesting to play with.
I also got some inexpensive adapter tubes and an old manual vivitar lens, total about $50. Works very well. Well 1:1.
Perhaps when i de-smail my fishtank tomorrow i should take a few disgusting, i mean cloe up, pics.
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