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11/21/2004 08:09:36 PM · #1 |
Bought this set of tubes since none of my lenses are capable of decent macro work alone (50/1.8, kit lens and 70-200/4). Won't get them for another couple of weeks and I'm very curious of how they will work. Does anybody have examples of photos done with these things?
[edit: signatue fix]
Message edited by author 2004-11-21 20:39:40.
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11/21/2004 08:40:06 PM · #2 |
bump it, bump it real good....
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11/21/2004 08:41:47 PM · #3 |
| ;) When you do start using them will you drop me a PM and let me know how you like them? I'm looking at similar tubes myself. thanks. |
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11/21/2004 08:57:46 PM · #4 |
I will, you'll have to wait until dec 3-4 though...
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11/21/2004 09:15:06 PM · #5 |
I have exactly the same set, and use them frequently. They're a bargain (compared to a much more expensive macro lens, anyway)!
Here's my entry from the macro challenge:
(These chess pieces are actually pretty tiny).
The penalty that you pay is that the light reduction can mean you have to use much longer exposures. Also, you may well find that autofocus no longer works reliably (with such a narrow DOF, you generally wind up using manual anyway).
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11/21/2004 09:41:35 PM · #6 |
Is there any significant difference between the Kenko, Canon, etc tubes? From a quick look at adorama is seems that Canon will work on EF-S but Kenko only on EF. Is that so?
On a slightly different track: What about teleconverters, does Canon offer any better glass over the 3rd parties? i.e. Sigma, Kenko, Tamron, Vivitar, etc? Or am I just as well saving some and buying 3rd party?
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11/21/2004 10:01:17 PM · #7 |
I've got this exact set also, except for Nikon mount. They work great with my Nikkor 50mm/1.8 lens.
Challenge entries I've taken with this combination:
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11/21/2004 10:57:24 PM · #8 |
When I got my set for use with my Canon 10D, I posted some samples on this thread: //www.dpchallenge.com/forum.php?action=read&FORUM_THREAD_ID=114807
Check it out if you are interested.
Dave
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11/22/2004 10:38:34 AM · #9 |
I also have a couple of samples taken with my Tamron 90mm macro, Canon 50/1.8 and Canon 17-40L to illustrate the kind of magnification to expect:
//imageevent.com/atwl77/samples/kenkoextensiontubes
:)atwl
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11/22/2004 04:59:19 PM · #10 |
Thanks guys, I'll post some test shots my self when I get the tubes.
Tyrkinn |
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11/25/2004 07:06:53 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by tyrkinn:
Bought this set of tubes |
heh, just ordered a set myself..
now I just must wait and try to keep calm :)
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