Thread: Macro

I got my Christmas present early (against my husband's desires). I bought a set of Kenko extension tubes. I've wanted true macro abilities, but without the price tag. This is a pretty good option. I used all three tubes stacked on my 50mm lens and focused about half an inch from the objects. That is one of the drawbacks, I guess. But, I don't know the normal focus distance for macro stuff...so maybe this is OK.

Any how, here are my first attempts.

1) 0.5 sec f/16 400


2) 0.5 sec f/22 400


3) 0.5 sec f/22 400


4) 0.8 sec f/22 250

I know nothing about macro, except I love to look at macro photos!

#1 and 4 have great colors, but #2 is my favorite!!!

These are great! Makes me want to get a macro.

Ok, showing how "dumb" I am with this photo stuff, but what are extension tubes and how do they work?

Those are really pretty!!

Originally Posted by fudd8963

These are great! Makes me want to get a macro.

Ok, showing how "dumb" I am with this photo stuff, but what are extension tubes and how do they work?

Not a dumb question. They're essentially spacers for your lens. They allow you to focus really close to something (in this case very small leaves with frost). The ones I have can still control the auto focus and aperture. They're a little difficult to get used to, but cheap in comparison to a dedicated macro lens.

This is the set I have: http://www.amazon.com/Kenko-Auto-Ext...2892616&sr=8-1

Very pretty, and that looks like a great set of stackers. I wonder how much more detail I could get out of insects using those PLUS my macro converter that I already use--wow I am excited to think about it! LOL

Originally Posted by Jeffininer

Not a dumb question. They're essentially spacers for your lens. They allow you to focus really close to something (in this case very small leaves with frost). The ones I have can still control the auto focus and aperture. They're a little difficult to get used to, but cheap in comparison to a dedicated macro lens.

This is the set I have: http://www.amazon.com/Kenko-Auto-Ext...2892616&sr=8-1

That's pretty cool! Something I will have to look into and think about!