Macro How many sets of extension tubes to start with, please

bladerunner6 · 12-11-2014, 04:32 AM

I want to focus on bugs but I will do other stuff.

Should I buy a couple or just one set?

Thanks.

darshanmtrivedi · 12-11-2014, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by bladerunner6

I want to focus on bugs but I will do other stuff.

Should I buy a couple or just one set?

Thanks.

Hi....

Personally i know 3 ways for macro photography without spending more

[1] recommend Close up lens where you are having all the controls in your hand in manual mode and good result also then [2]extension tube(Passive)....If the Extension tube is active one means more setting you are able to do while capturing then its better one.

I am using Close up lens 10 + for getting optimum level that is also the basic one close up lens. 20+ is spoiling images...stacking of more than one closing lens also detoriarating quality....

[3]3rd option is Reverse Ring Adapter that may be used when full light is available and manually you have to maintain focus

Finally if you want to bear some cost/expense then go for Macro lens + quality close up lens.

Have a great shots ahead !!!

old4570 · 12-11-2014, 05:12 AM

Lens stacking is an option , Close focus filters , Tubes , ...
Take your pick ..

What lens are you going to tube ?
A 50mm Lens would want 50mm of tube to be about 1:1 Macro

bladerunner6 · 12-11-2014, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by old4570

Lens stacking is an option , Close focus filters , Tubes , ...
Take your pick ..

What lens are you going to tube ?
A 50mm Lens would want 50mm of tube to be about 1:1 Macro

I am using a 50mm lens.

Thanks for all your help.

**MSL** · 01-02-2015, 09:09 AM

Best resource I've found for this is this macro calculator:

Macro Extension Tubes & Close-up Lenses

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12-11-2014, 04:40 AM	#2
darshanmtrivedi New Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India Posts: 5	Originally posted by bladerunner6 I want to focus on bugs but I will do other stuff. Should I buy a couple or just one set? Thanks. Hi.... Personally i know 3 ways for macro photography without spending more [1] recommend Close up lens where you are having all the controls in your hand in manual mode and good result also then [2]extension tube(Passive)....If the Extension tube is active one means more setting you are able to do while capturing then its better one. I am using Close up lens 10 + for getting optimum level that is also the basic one close up lens. 20+ is spoiling images...stacking of more than one closing lens also detoriarating quality.... [3]3rd option is Reverse Ring Adapter that may be used when full light is available and manually you have to maintain focus Finally if you want to bear some cost/expense then go for Macro lens + quality close up lens. Have a great shots ahead !!!

12-11-2014, 05:12 AM	#3
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551	Lens stacking is an option , Close focus filters , Tubes , ... Take your pick .. What lens are you going to tube ? A 50mm Lens would want 50mm of tube to be about 1:1 Macro

12-11-2014, 05:47 AM	#4
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080 Original Poster	Originally posted by old4570 Lens stacking is an option , Close focus filters , Tubes , ... Take your pick .. What lens are you going to tube ? A 50mm Lens would want 50mm of tube to be about 1:1 Macro I am using a 50mm lens. Thanks for all your help.

01-02-2015, 09:09 AM	#5
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,749	Best resource I've found for this is this macro calculator: Macro Extension Tubes & Close-up Lenses