Hello,
I wish to take odonates (dragonflies n damselflies) closeups..
I need some advice regarding macro options..
I will start with what I have- k10D+kit lens (52mm filter) , FA50/1.4 (49mm filter ), vivitar 2x TC, 25mm extension tube n a 300/4 (77mm filter)..
PROBLEMS
Now, I'm happy wid d macro capabilities of d kit lens, but want more closeup..
using extension tube on 50/1.4 , workin distance (max to min distance) is very low..
using 2x TC on 50/1.4 helps, but dat eguals macro of d kit lens
using extension tube on 300/4 gives ample workin distance, but d magnification isnt great + it needs tripod n d lens doesnt have a tripod collar..
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS-
1. closeup filters- I v heard they r cheap n double element r good..I wish to know whether they'll give me ample working distance..how much will be d working distance on each of my lenses?
2. if after some months, i buy DA 50-200 n attach good closeup filters to it, will it compete wid d macro of the Sigma/tamron 70-300 at 200mm?? Is DA50-200mm better than sigma/tamron lens image quality wise other than d macro function n d extra 100mm..(i have a 300/4 so wont miss 300mm)...In dat case i can buy closeup lenses for d kit lens right now coz i can use them later on 50-200 which too accepts 52mm filters..how r d Nikon 6T n canon 500D closeup filters?
3. I am getting a Kalimar 70mm Macro lens wid k1000 + Pentax AF 15 flash at whatever price I decide...I cudnt get much info about d lens from its owner, will meet him after 2-3 days...i googled it to find only 28/35- 70mm zoom macro lenses of kalimar..so may be its a zoom lens-(d owner cant read properly)..does anybody have any experiance wid d lens? Is it good? should I buy it? what price should I pay him?- I respect d owner a lot n dont want to fool him..(nor get fooled!)..
4. Any other option????