anu ba ok na attachment sa macro: close up filters o reversing ring? i only have 50mm lens.

anu ba ok na attachment sa macro: close up filters o reversing ring? i only have 50mm lens.

you can try a close up filter or extension tubes to get the desired macro effect

Here's a sample using Kenko extention tubes + EF 50mm 1.8

http://static.flickr.com/51/119623807_a004da4c09.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedeluria/119623807/)

Dave, am just curious, how near was the lens to the subject? Was wondering if a longer (reach) lens would be more ideal with either extension tubes or a macro lens instead so you'd have a comfortable working distance.

It was very very near. I estimate less than 5 centimeters.

I used all 3 tubes that came with the set so that image is greater than 1:1 (just to see what it can really do). The above image is NOT cropped.

Thanks for the info Dave.

BTW, just found out (http://www.shutterfreaks.com/Tips/ExtensionTube.htm) that the longer the lens, the lesser magnification it will give you.

Here's a sample using Kenko extention tubes + EF 50mm 1.8

http://static.flickr.com/51/119623807_a004da4c09.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davedeluria/119623807/)
OT: :D Forget the extension tubes etc... Just give me the watch...:Grin:

Here is a sample of using DIY tubes + EF-S 18-55mm 102

Brandon,

Holy Macro! (sorry, it was too easy). How did you 'roll your own ' extension tubes? How did you focus & meter? Am assuming that by putting more space between your lens'rear glass element and the camera body, the two won't communicate - so you harken back to manual focus and bracketing ... was this the case at all? All trial and trial?:)

Great shot!

Edwin

Reversing rings or extension tubes are the way to go with 50mm.
Here are the ratios for extension tubes on 50mm if my my memory serves me right.
A 50mm extension tube will have a magnification of 1:1,
A 25mm extension tube will give you a magnification of 1:2
A 12mm extension tube will give you a magnification of 1:4

You can use other lenses on these as well. Remember, the smaller the focal length, the greater the magnification and the closer you have to be to the subject.

any ideas how much are this om extension tubes?