Originally posted by THoog That's an interesting twist on macro, especially if you compare it to Mr Newt's "macro scorpion":
Well, the scorpion ought to be able to provide overpowering light, but it's a tad more expensive than a couple of Pringles cans, a 4l water bottle, a pair of scissors and some tape.
More seriously, as pictured, the scorpion is also limited to 1:1...
To be fair, I am also planning to experiment with off-camera flash when summer returns, but might even then still use the onboard as a cheap(er) way to do 2-flash macros...
Quote: Am I correct in thinking your macro tubes are de-glassed teleconverters?
One of them is. They are a set that came together, called Makinon No 1 and No 2. Number 1 is a 2X teleconverter whose optics can be unscrewed - thankfully because they produce sensor reflection. Number 2 is just an extension tube. Neither have electrical contacts but they do have an aperture lever. Can be had real cheap on eBay when they pop-up.
I also have acquired some "regular" extension tubes, but I find that when I put more than 50mm on, at least with the Tamron 90 the handling of the camera becomes awkward (IMHO), so I tend to stick with those two, and if I need more magnification, go the
coupled-reverse-lens route.
Here's another (older) pic, just for fun. I must have posted it before, but, heck, this is a (birthday) party, right? You can see the unscrewed optics between the lens and the Makinon pouch.