Quote:
Originally Posted by roncgizmo
Aside from the best thing to use like a good Macro lens what other gizmos work good or maybe even close to the real deal
with a DSLR?
Any Pros or Cons?
|
Extension Tubes? Best choice for prime lenses 50mm and longer. Work well with zooms but takes a little practice to find what combination of tubes to use for what photo. Best choice is the Kenko set of three. Don't buy the cheap ones that lack contacts and lose diaphragm operation.
Reverse lens rings? Two types: One places a second lens in front of the main lens giving a good but strong close up lens. Tends to be so strong that beginners have troubles getting sharp images and can be damaging to the lenses if they are heavy and poorly built. Second type: Just turns the lens around losing all contact with the body. Cheap and usually disappointing.
Bellows? Great for static subject and very high magnifications when used with a lens made for the purpose. Unless you buy the very expensive ones, you lose diaphragm automation and that is why I suggest use only for static subjects.
Close up Glass? Two types: One element close up lenses are cheap and sold in sets. They degrade the image. Two element ones are good but expensive and you need a different one for each size lens front. These are the best answer for wide angle lenses too short to work well with extension tubes.
ETC. Sooner or later you will want to buy a real macro lens. No 'toy' has all the features you may want but there are many good pictures to be had. Suggested answer: tubes