Macro Long legged Fly ( More Macro )

Long legged Fly ( More Macro ) · 12:49 AM

old4570 · 11-04-2014, 02:03 AM

Yes , U will lose a little image quality , nothing that PP can not compensate for ...
You gain double on the aperture , which is huge for Macro ..
Probably why I own a few 2x Tele converters ..

MarkJerling · 11-04-2014, 03:47 PM

Originally posted by MetteHHH

I never thought of that - but that is really a strong argument for doing macro with a converter! There is diffraction to worry about, I suppose, but that did't hurt your picture here...

I think you'll find extension tubes often produce better results for macro than teleconverters. That's my experience anyway.

old4570 · 11-04-2014, 06:17 PM

There is no right or wrong !
There is only what works for you !
Having more DOF , works for me .. Im not sure tubes give you more DOF .. Yes you get more Macro but at a cost .. Tele converters have both + and - , and as long as the + outweighs the - , and it works for you , its the right way .
There are 1001 ways to macro , and the end result is all that counts , not how you got there .
How you got there is as individual as the clothes you wear .

**MetteHHH** · 11-05-2014, 01:16 AM

Originally posted by MarkJerling

I think you'll find extension tubes often produce better results for macro than teleconverters. That's my experience anyway.

But - do you gain DOF with an extension tube though? (Sorry for having to ask!

)

My plan A is just this:
SMC Pentax-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

But I do have the 1.7x tc, and I just never considered that it might be of use when you come across DOF limitations.

(old4570 - I have no intention of stealing your thread here - let me know if you think this is off topic, but I am just trying to learn from your technique...)

old4570 · 11-05-2014, 02:13 AM

Originally posted by MetteHHH

But - do you gain DOF with an extension tube though? (Sorry for having to ask!

)

My plan A is just this:
SMC Pentax-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

But I do have the 1.7x tc, and I just never considered that it might be of use when you come across DOF limitations.

(old4570 - I have no intention of stealing your thread here - let me know if you think this is off topic, but I am just trying to learn from your technique...)

No problems here ...
I just purchased a 1.5x Tele converter off Ebay , cant wait to get it ..
Be interesting to see how it goes with 90mm to 100mm lenses , Im already using a 90mm with a 2x tele converter , and its a little too much ...
So I have been wanting to try a tele converter with less multiplier

MarkJerling · 11-05-2014, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by MetteHHH

But - do you gain DOF with an extension tube though? (Sorry for having to ask!

)

My plan A is just this:
SMC Pentax-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

But I do have the 1.7x tc, and I just never considered that it might be of use when you come across DOF limitations.

(old4570 - I have no intention of stealing your thread here - let me know if you think this is off topic, but I am just trying to learn from your technique...)

Yes, indeed, DOF can be a problem with extension tubes. But, I find the IQ is better than with teleconverters. After much experimentation, I've sold all but one of my teleconverters for that reason.

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11-05-2014, 02:13 AM	#20
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	No problems here Originally posted by MetteHHH But - do you gain DOF with an extension tube though? (Sorry for having to ask! ) My plan A is just this: SMC Pentax-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database But I do have the 1.7x tc, and I just never considered that it might be of use when you come across DOF limitations. (old4570 - I have no intention of stealing your thread here - let me know if you think this is off topic, but I am just trying to learn from your technique...) No problems here ... I just purchased a 1.5x Tele converter off Ebay , cant wait to get it .. Be interesting to see how it goes with 90mm to 100mm lenses , Im already using a 90mm with a 2x tele converter , and its a little too much ... So I have been wanting to try a tele converter with less multiplier

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11-04-2014, 02:03 AM	#16
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	Yes , U will lose a little image quality , nothing that PP can not compensate for ... You gain double on the aperture , which is huge for Macro .. Probably why I own a few 2x Tele converters ..

11-04-2014, 03:47 PM	#17
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	Originally posted by MetteHHH I never thought of that - but that is really a strong argument for doing macro with a converter! There is diffraction to worry about, I suppose, but that did't hurt your picture here... I think you'll find extension tubes often produce better results for macro than teleconverters. That's my experience anyway.

11-04-2014, 06:17 PM	#18
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551 Original Poster	There is no right or wrong ! There is only what works for you ! Having more DOF , works for me .. Im not sure tubes give you more DOF .. Yes you get more Macro but at a cost .. Tele converters have both + and - , and as long as the + outweighs the - , and it works for you , its the right way . There are 1001 ways to macro , and the end result is all that counts , not how you got there . How you got there is as individual as the clothes you wear .

11-05-2014, 01:16 AM	#19
MetteHHH Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,817	Originally posted by MarkJerling I think you'll find extension tubes often produce better results for macro than teleconverters. That's my experience anyway. But - do you gain DOF with an extension tube though? (Sorry for having to ask! ) My plan A is just this: SMC Pentax-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database But I do have the 1.7x tc, and I just never considered that it might be of use when you come across DOF limitations. (old4570 - I have no intention of stealing your thread here - let me know if you think this is off topic, but I am just trying to learn from your technique...)

11-05-2014, 06:46 PM	#21
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,403	Originally posted by MetteHHH But - do you gain DOF with an extension tube though? (Sorry for having to ask! ) My plan A is just this: SMC Pentax-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database But I do have the 1.7x tc, and I just never considered that it might be of use when you come across DOF limitations. (old4570 - I have no intention of stealing your thread here - let me know if you think this is off topic, but I am just trying to learn from your technique...) Yes, indeed, DOF can be a problem with extension tubes. But, I find the IQ is better than with teleconverters. After much experimentation, I've sold all but one of my teleconverters for that reason.

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