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 06/29/2007 10:00:21 AM · #1
Does anyone know about multiplier lenses. I found some lenses that will stack on my 60mm macro lense that have different multiply factors. are they worth buying?
 06/29/2007 10:04:40 AM · #2
I have a set I bought for £20 from ebay. they are 2x,3x,4x and 10x. Absolute rubbish. Much better quality just by cropping the image. I 've heard the Nikon and Canon ones are worth it, though. But they are much more expensive.
 06/29/2007 10:06:41 AM · #3
I think these are about 100 dollars. I want to be able to take some super macro shots. I do think theese are nikon.
 06/29/2007 10:08:51 AM · #4
I got my set from OdysseyF22 here at DPC for about $17 and have them on my 17-45mm. Heres an example, second is a cropped shot of the first. Mine are made by Quantaray and I love them. x1 x2 x4 in size




Message edited by author 2007-06-29 10:15:50.
 06/29/2007 10:16:31 AM · #5
You're better off buying a set of extension tubes than adding glass of questionable optical quality in front of your lens.
 06/29/2007 01:09:33 PM · #6
Originally posted by sabphoto:
I got my set from OdysseyF22 here at DPC for about $17 and have them on my 17-45mm. Mine are made by Quantaray and I love them. x1 x2 x4 in size


I've got a pair similar to these. I paid <$40 at the camera shop. I'm very happy with the performance.

ETA: but I don't have any other real lenses

Message edited by author 2007-06-29 13:10:03.
 06/29/2007 01:09:48 PM · #7
I have a Hoya set for my P & S and they work quite well.

I also have a Sigma closeup lens for my 28-135 lens and it works very well.

The closeup lenses are one way to achieve macro photos.

In order of best results:

1) true macro lens
2) extension tubes
3) closeup filter type lenses

In order of price (lowest to highest):

1) closeup filter type lenses
2) extension tubes
3) true macro lens

You get the picture.
 06/29/2007 01:20:58 PM · #8
A less obvious advantage to extension tubes is that they will fit any lens you can mount on your camera.

Unless you buy close up filters with the diameter of your largest lens and a bunch of step up rings, the filters are more limited that way as well.
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