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I'm interested in exploring macro photography. Any opinions on close-up filters vs. reverse lens adapters vs. extension tubes? I'm not serious enough to buy a macro lens at this point.
I have no experience with macro shots but I like that first photo. Good luck with the new bobbie, there is so much to learn, most importantly have fun though!
Hey guys. I'm just starting out. Lots of inspiring shots in this thread.
I'm interested in exploring macro photography. Any opinions on close-up filters vs. reverse lens adapters vs. extension tubes? I'm not serious enough to buy a macro lens at this point.
I really am digging those light rays!!
As for macro, don't waste money on close-up filters they heavily degrade the quality of the image. Go for extension tubes as they are the cheapest way to go.
Here is one done with the 50mm f/1.8 and 100mm of extension tubes.
Sorry about the size >_<
And another two with the same setup...
turn your lens around hand held and snap away....... Focusing is a PIA and the focus plane is razor thin
took this a while back with this method its an icicle thats about a 1/8" in diameter and the air pockets were nearly invisible to the naked eye........
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As for macro, don't waste money on close-up filters they heavily degrade the quality of the image. Go for extension tubes as they are the cheapest way to go.
Here is one done with the 50mm f/1.8 and 100mm of extension tubes.
Sorry about the size >_<
And another two with the same setup...
turn your lens around hand held and snap away....... Focusing is a PIA and the focus plane is razor thin
took this a while back with this method its an icicle thats about a 1/8" in diameter and the air pockets were nearly invisible to the naked eye........
This is pretty awesome. I played around with the technique a bit, but with the hand-held lens indoors I had to set the ISO way too high to get anything of quality, even with the subject 1ft below a halogen light.
I don't yet own a prime lens so I think I'll avoid the reverse lens adapters for now. It'd make me too nervous mounting a zoom the wrong way around.
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