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12/14/2007 06:31:57 PM · #1 |
| Does anyone have any experience with these I will be using 50mm 1.8d with them. I cannot afford a macro lens. |
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12/14/2007 07:43:12 PM · #2 |
I have that set in the 67mm ... think I paid about $40 for used on eBay (should be somewhat less for 52mm). I don't use them much -- in fact, I've never taken a worthwhile picture with them, but that may be as much because I haven't tried to really figure out how to use them.
Another option is a reversing ring for your 50mm -- it is a cheaper alternative but not as versatile and obviously you lose any automatic controls. I have a shot in my profile that was my first attempt at it (and thus is not real great) but gives you an idea what it's capable of. |
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12/14/2007 07:53:43 PM · #3 |
They will work, but, pretty much any other method (extension tubes or macro lens) will give better results.
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12/14/2007 07:55:29 PM · #4 |
I had a cheap set of those close up filters once. Yes, they work, but I wasn't impressed with the quality.
Extension tubes might cost a bit more, but do a much better job of it, since they don't put more (cheap) glass in front of your lens. |
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12/14/2007 08:22:52 PM · #5 |
I have this set, which I got to use with my P & S. I recently tried them with the 50mm. Way soft.
Extension tubes are probably a better bet. I haven't tried mine with the 50mm yet. |
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12/14/2007 08:46:52 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Beetle:
I had a cheap set of those close up filters once. Yes, they work, but I wasn't impressed with the quality.
Extension tubes might cost a bit more, but do a much better job of it, since they don't put more (cheap) glass in front of your lens. |
I have a set of those extension tubes (bought from ebay), except these are the non-electronic ones (read: manual focus only). They are a couple of stops less than without them, but will give true 1:1 or closer images. The nice thing about these manual ones are that they are very inexpensive.
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12/14/2007 08:59:33 PM · #7 |
| I have a set of hoya filters like the ones in question. You must almost always use a tripod with them to get a good image. also the quality of the lens that you put it on makes a large difference. The set I have I use with my bronica etrsi, and the lens was about $1500.00 and very good glass. But If you can afford it get a micro lens instead It make life much easier. As you stack the filters the DOF and infinity become very close to end front element making it hard to keep the image in focus |
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12/14/2007 09:01:17 PM · #8 |
They give you a LOT of bang for the buck!
These were all done with the Canon 18-55mm "kit" lens and a +3 close up adapter:
    
   
A good set of 3 Kenko extension tubes will run you $200 new as compared to $30 - 60 for some average close-up adapters.
Message edited by author 2007-12-14 21:03:47. |
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12/14/2007 09:05:18 PM · #9 |
| one more thing, If you a shooting a D300 spend the cash and get good glass. ie. sigma 105 micro. great lens for the money. (about $400.00 US) You can spend more but you really dont need to. |
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