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Maybe a question for our resident professional, Artona (Stewart) but I am sure there are many others who could help me.
I fancy a go at close up photography but I am unsure what to buy.
I have seen a set of extension tubes for my camera on Ebay for a very reasonable price but I think I would lose the lenses auto focus function using them.
Also seen a set of close up lenses that screw onto the filter thread over the lens front but I am worried they may cause distortion.
Does anyone have experience of extension tubes or close up lenses ?
Any advice on which system is best?
All replies much appreciated.
Trevor
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I've used extension tubes extensively with my Canon EOS 300D and had no problem with auto-focussing when using the shorter tubes. As you get longer or use multiple tubes, the depth of field is so narrow that manual focussing gives better results - the auto-system would have to guess which bit you want to be in focus otherwise. If you choose the right fit for your SLR body, everything else should work as normal.
I was advised to avoid the separate 'close up lenses' as they are nowhere near the quality of the glass in the lenses you buy as a sealed unit. That said, I've never tried it for myself.
The results with the extension tubes were excellent. Beware, macro photography gets addictive!
Got to be at that price.It will take you a while to get used to macro photography but it is fantastci what you can do. What sort of camera are you looking to use. A macro lens is a great way to go but can cost £100 PLUS
Recently bought an Olympus E510 with 14 -54 and 40 - 150 lenses, USA import on Ebay £350 the lot brand new. Also added 70 - 300 lens from Ebay for £180. The Olympus 4/3rds systems gives an old 35mm equivalent of X2 so I have lenses covering the 28 - 600mm range in old money
Trevor
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just watch out that the tubes will handle the auto exposure, some of the really cheap ones don't which can be a problem if you have lens with no aperture ring. By the way the Kenko tubes are great and not a bad price if you buy from a hong kong dealer on ebay that has decent feedback.
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