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07/25/2011 10:07:49 AM · #1 |
I've no real macro lens, and I've had extension tubes lying at home for ages (I bought them initially to link my camera with my dad's telescope for some lunar photographs). Anyway, this weekend I tried using the extension tubes with all my lenses, and I must say I was very impressed.
My cheap 18-55 kit lens, with extension tubes and a little bit of cardboard contributed to this (after processing).
I could probably have encouraged more definition in the thatching of the eyes, but I didn't want to over-do the processing.
It's not the most interesting or closest macro you'll see, but it's sharp and the details are pretty good for an 18-55 kit lens.
Only downside is that it only works with manual (with the cheap tubes I got) and I had to use the flash.
Just thought I'd share. I'm sure most of ye already know this :)
Message edited by author 2011-07-25 10:08:27.
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07/25/2011 10:31:52 AM · #2 |
| That is pretty cool. Was the lens reversed? |
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07/25/2011 11:11:07 AM · #3 |
I've also been impressed with what I can do with extension tubes, though I have the Kenko tubes which maintain the electrical connections. My recent bugs entry was done with a tube on my 70-300 Tammy. It got me to within about 18" using a lens that normally has a close focus distance of 4 feet. I think a 100mm 2.8 is still going to be on my wish list, but it's not a priority purchase.
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07/25/2011 11:27:43 AM · #4 |
I just scored a birthday present from my wife....got an f2.8D Nikon Micro(macro). It has a working focus of 2 inches to infinity. I had this lens years ago and sold to get my f2.8 zoom.
Got on ebay for about half price of a new one on BHphotovideo.com. Coming with a UV filter and brand new metal lens hood.
The only problems I've ever had with this lens was that if you were shooting macro on a really cloudy day...or late in the day and needed to be less than 5 inches - the lens would block some light. However, with my D700, I may be able to shoot 5-7 inches and then crop for a HUGE effect w/o getting to that 2 inch point.
Lens coming Tuesday.
Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:
I've also been impressed with what I can do with extension tubes, though I have the Kenko tubes which maintain the electrical connections. My recent bugs entry was done with a tube on my 70-300 Tammy. It got me to within about 18" using a lens that normally has a close focus distance of 4 feet. I think a 100mm 2.8 is still going to be on my wish list, but it's not a priority purchase.
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07/25/2011 11:33:16 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by DomD:
That is pretty cool. Was the lens reversed? |
Nope. No reversal. Just straight out D60, extension tube, 18-55 at just under 35. The wider you got the closer the focus got. At 35 it was about 1cm away from the fly. But at 55 it was about 2 inches or so.
I think I'll have a go at engineering myself some active tubes. I have two sets so if I mess up it's not a big loss :)
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