Has anyone ever purchased a lens like this?

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

02/23/2007 12:18:16 PM · #1

I am looking to get a macro lens, and wondered if something like this is ok for just hacking around.

Thanks for any feedback--I ended up getting a new Rebel XT ( a huge jump from my a400) and want to get familiar with it.

Kathy G
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super-dave

Nikon D200

02/23/2007 12:23:51 PM · #2

i don't think you can thumb a web page! :)

nikon has similar faux fisheye lenses ... the optics aren't brilliant, but for the price they can give satisfying results.

02/23/2007 12:25:58 PM · #3

I fixed the link for you:
//cgi.ebay.com/Black-WIDE-ANGLE-LENS-0-42x-Fisheye-Macro-for-Canon_W0QQitemZ300082713352QQihZ020QQcategoryZ106845QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Anyway, I'm nikon all the way, however that looks like a bad buy at any price. My advice STAY AWAY. If you have any camera stores that sell used gear, maybe you can find an old manual macro lens for the canon at a decent price.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

02/23/2007 12:28:32 PM · #4

OOps(where's my embarrassed smiley when I need him?)

Thanks--I was hoping to find something used on ebay--the camera shops around here are highway robbers, but when I saw t his, I wondered if it would be ok to cut my teeth on.

Thanks for fixing that link!

KathyG

I ened up going withteh Rebel because I already had a nice Canon lonse left over form my EOS 35MM

Bernard_Marx

Canon EOS-40D

02/23/2007 12:31:46 PM · #5

Kathleen,

This is an add on lens (something you attach to an existing lens). The thread size must match the threads of your existing lens or you must use a step up/ down ring. The "macro" lens is a diopter lens.

I wouldn't buy that lens. If you want cheep macro lenses just buy a +1,+2,+3 closeup lens set that matches the thread size of your lens. Better still, you can get a hoya +5 multi-coated diopter lens for about $100. Better still... buy a good macro lens. Sigma makes some really nice telephoto/macro lenses that are worth their weight in gold. For example... Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon. Of course there is also the very lovely EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

02/23/2007 12:32:49 PM · #6

I just checked my local stores and found this...

800638082 CANON 50MM MACRO 3.F FD 09 $99.99

You can give them a call and see if they ship.

National Camera Exchange
12055 Elm Creek Blvd. N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Phone: 763.425.1417
Fax: 763.315.0897
Hours:
10am-9pm Mon-Sat
11am-6pm Sun

Message edited by author 2007-02-23 12:33:57.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

02/23/2007 12:34:16 PM · #7

Originally posted by Qwest30:

I just checked my local stores and found this...

800638082 CANON 50MM MACRO 3.F FD 09 $99.99

You can give them a call and see if they ship.

Maple Grove
12055 Elm Creek Blvd. N.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Phone: 763.425.1417
Fax: 763.315.0897
Hours:
10am-9pm Mon-Sat
11am-6pm Sun

That lens is for the old FD mount. Not really practical for an EOS mount camera.

angela_packard

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

02/23/2007 12:37:24 PM · #8

DON'T DO IT

I DID IT ALREADY AND GOT THE SHAFT! IT DOESN'T FIT LIKE IT SAYS AND IT ALSO TAKES A STEP DOWN RING THAT VERY FEW CAMERA STORES EVEN CARRY (HAVEN'T FOUND ONE YET). IT'S FOR VIDEO CAMERAS NOT DIGITAL CAMERAS!

SO DON'T DO IT!

02/23/2007 12:38:46 PM · #9

How about this one?

800647330 CANON 50MM MACRO 3.5 09 $59.99

I'm not at all familiar with canon gear.. just tryin' to help out. :)

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

02/23/2007 12:44:19 PM · #10

You know what? I just have to say--this is why I love this community--everyone helps out!! I love you guys!! I was just about to hit "Buy Now" when that little voice said,"you better ask your friends first!"
I know I've never met any of you, but I feel like I have been treated like a friend every time I have ever posted or done anything here.

Thanks for all of your help :) :)

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

02/23/2007 12:45:39 PM · #11

What Qwest30 said. The optical quality will be between "bad" and "really bad." If you're after macro cheaply, get the Canon 50/1.8 lens (about $70) and add extension tubes. Or, get the appropriate size of the Canon 250D closeup "filter" and stick it on your main lens (I assume you have the kit lens). Make sure you get the "D" version, it's optically much better than the 250, or third-party equivalents.
If you find you really want to do a lot of macro, eventually you could consider a dedicated macro lens.

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

02/23/2007 12:49:23 PM · #12

I am helping my husband with his vintage guitar business, and so want the best close up quality eventually. I like the idea of a fisheye too, and that auction made it seem like you get both in one? I am exposing my inexperience here!

I am doing a book on someones guitar collection, and thought the fisheye would make for some great shots.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

02/23/2007 01:00:21 PM · #13

Originally posted by chinpaca:

For guitar closeups, you probably don't need true macro. I'm assuming you don't need something an inch long to fill the frame. If the closest you need to get is to fill the frame with something, say, 2 inches long, then consider this lens, which is a respectable macro performer and also a good general-purpose 50mm lens.

BTW, I think that you're right, a fisheye would make for some interseting, different shots. A good fisheye lens is not a cheap thing, though, unless you're willing to use a fully manual lens. Then perhaps the Zenitar 16mm fisheye would be a good bet.

MadMan2k

Sony Alpha a6400

Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

02/23/2007 01:19:01 PM · #14

Here's a suggestion for macro on the cheap. It involves using manual focus lenses, which I admit can suck on crappy viewfinders like DSLR's have, but if you can't do it you're not out too much money.

Go to keh.com, look under Pentax Screwmount lenses (fixed focal lengths). Get one of the 50-55mm 1.8-ish lenses for under $25. Then get a set of the m42 extension tubes. Should be around $10-15. Finally, get an m42 to EOS adapter, which should also be under $20, and you're in business. It will focus to infinity, unlike FD with an adapter, and Asahi/Pentax MF lenses are built so much better than Canon plastic AF piles of crap. The extension tubes stacked can get you ridiculous magnification, but just the shortest tube with the 50 at close focus should be enough for most things.

I got the 55mm 1.8 SMC for about $15, and it's really a great lens, I would be happy with it if I had paid 5 times that much.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

02/23/2007 01:31:58 PM · #15

Well I would love to see some photos of those guitars!

SteveJ

Canon EOS-7D

02/23/2007 01:39:29 PM · #16

Originally posted by MadMan2k:

Please don't shout too loudly about Pentax M42 lenses! Everyone will buy them and there won't be any left for us Pentax owners. :))