Can someone explain some things to me about close-up lenses?

[cgipson1]

cool! Will do some research before I order then... the price on the DCR 250 makes it a no-brainer! Thanks for the info.. I appreciate it!

 

[Ron Evers]

Experiment

1. This is a shot taken with a Canon FD 50mm 1:2 macro @ max magnification.

2. Same lens with a 25mm extension tube for 1:1 magnification.

3. Same lens with a 25mm extension tube plus Raynox DCR-150

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Disclaimer: I did not read all of the responses.

Nothing will beat a pure macro lens. However, Canon's Close- lenses ( 250D and 500D ) that screw on the end work pretty well. ( they will work on any brand of lens provided the filter thread is the correct diameter as well as the focal length ) They aren't cheap though. Tubes work well, and can be used for things other than high magnification as well. I would recommend the Kenko set.

 

[cgipson1]

Looks pretty good.. thanks, Ron! I am going to try one of these puppies... see what happens!

 

[cgipson1]

Disclaimer: I did not read all of the responses.

Nothing will beat a pure macro lens. However, Canon's Close- lenses ( 250D and 500D ) that screw on the end work pretty well. ( they will work on any brand of lens provided the filter thread is the correct diameter as well as the focal length ) They aren't cheap though. Tubes work well, and can be used for things other than high magnification as well. I would recommend the Kenko set.

Have a full set of tubes.. just want more! Considered a bellows system.. but not really as portable as I would like, lol!

 

[Edsport]

Here's a few shots i took using a 12mm extension tube, 18-55mm lens and a 350D camera...

Queen on a Canadian 20 dollar bill...

Dragonfly...

Tiger swallowtail larva...

Tiger Swallowtail larva...

Bee...

Hoverfly...

Hoverfly...

 

[GooniesNeverSayDie11]

Reverse your lens. You can get a reverse ring for like 12 bucks.

Reversed Canon 17-40 f/4L

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hone-preston/5902368198/

[URL]http://www.flickr.com/photos/hone-preston/5914271258/[/URL]

 

[cgipson1]

Overread, I ordered the DCR-250 on your recommendation.. and am very pleased with it so far. I do like the lens... unbelievable for the price!

I haven't had a chance to get out and actually go bug hunting with it yet... but I did find a friendly little jumper on my front porch that agreed to pose for me. Lighting isn't the greatest.. mildly diffused flash... but this was a quickie.