There are two types...the expensive kind $100 - $200 that will work with camera and allows you to have full automatic control of your camera...just as if the tube were not there....or the inexpensive (like I have) that you have to operate in manual mode only. I like the manual mode only...it is cheaper and I usually do my macro work in manual mode anyway!
I just ordered a set of three Kenko extension tubes for my 30D from HK Supplies on eBay for $75 USD. They retail here for about $150 to $175 USD. Just do a search on eBay for Kenko extension tubes (if you're interested)...they're available in all mounts.
For example, at Adorama, there are 2 kinds of Canon 100mm - one is a telephoto and one a macro.
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM Medium Telephoto AutoFocus Lens
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Auto Focus Lens
I've been using the Canon 100mm 2.8 macro for a few weeks now. Get the lens--you won't be disappointed. Pictures are extremely sharp and detailed. I have two L lenses (70-200 f4 and 17-40 f4), but the 100mm/2.8 is by far the sharpest and crispest lens in my bag.
Maybe silly question, but how were you able to force it to f32?
If I could figure out how to do it manually I'd jump on one of these.
Do the Nikon lenses have an aperture ring? If so, I'd guess that that's how to do it. Canon EF lenses don't, so one would need to get those tubes that have all the necessary electrical connectors.
I'm pretty sure the FD tubes won't work with your EF mount on that 300D. Sorry to report that, and I might be wrong, but I don't think they are compatible. FD is a breech lock mechanism, while EF is a bayonet style.
ARG! I thought if I dyed my hair brown (which I did this week) that I would stop making my blonde mistakes!!! I just ordered the wrong mount type I guess. Looked into it and i can call them on Sunday morning to switch the order for the Canon EOS, instead of the FD.
THANKS FOR HELPING ME figure that out. I would have been totally confused when I got it and wondered why it didn't fit.
Would you be able to tell me what extension tubes you use on your Evolt? I assume that you're using these with older OM lenses and not the Zuiko Digital lenses, correct?
Thanks!
Originally posted by kirsty_mcn:
Originally posted by kenskid:
Originally posted by papagei:
Is there a thread which explains the use of extension tubes? I am looking for a reasonably-priced macro, but can I use a tube on my 24-70 or 100-400 instead? If so, which one(s). I know nothing about them.
For example, at Adorama, there are 2 kinds of Canon 100mm - one is a telephoto and one a macro.
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM Medium Telephoto AutoFocus Lens
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Auto Focus Lens
I'm not sure what makes the difference between the two - and I assume extension tubes can be used with both?
The USM that says "macro" should be the one you want for close-up work. It will likely get you 1:1 on your sensor, meaning "life sized". Add an extension tube and you will be able to get much closer to your subject, hence, makinging it appear "bigger" on your sensor, hence a closer close-up.
But if you're just wanting to try out macro without spending too much, extension tubes will work with any lens (so long as the mount's correct of course). Heck, you can even roll up a cereal box into a tube and paint it black if you're willing to forego any automatic metering. (I have photos back home from my film days to prove it!)
I regularly use extension tubes (I have a set of 3 stackable ones) with Olympus Zuiko 70-210 f/4.5-5.6, 50mm f1.4, 28mm [can't remember aperture) - all, as far as I know, pretty bog-standard lenses. Using it with the 70-210 is most flexible, as the focus ranges from about 30cm to 2metres (a LOT better than most macro combos); the 28mm gives really good magnification but at REALLY short range (ie 1-3cm or something ridiculous) but I always find it a struggle to tell the difference between optical quality of lenses, so I'm not much help there.
Well I guess I should have put that in the details! These shots were taken extremly close up. I used a flash which allowed me to used "manual" f32 ! Surprisingly I did get decent dof!
Thanks,
Originally posted by kenskid:
There are two types...the expensive kind $100 - $200 that will work with camera and allows you to have full automatic control of your camera...just as if the tube were not there....or the inexpensive (like I have) that you have to operate in manual mode only.
So if you got the cheap ones how did you manually set your lens to F/32? Does your lens have an aperture ring?
Well I guess I should have put that in the details! These shots were taken extremly close up. I used a flash which allowed me to used "manual" f32 ! Surprisingly I did get decent dof!
Thanks,
Originally posted by kenskid:
There are two types...the expensive kind $100 - $200 that will work with camera and allows you to have full automatic control of your camera...just as if the tube were not there....or the inexpensive (like I have) that you have to operate in manual mode only.
So if you got the cheap ones how did you manually set your lens to F/32? Does your lens have an aperture ring?
Would you be able to tell me what extension tubes you use on your Evolt? I assume that you're using these with older OM lenses and not the Zuiko Digital lenses, correct?
Thanks!
Originally posted by kirsty_mcn:
Originally posted by kenskid:
Originally posted by papagei:
Is there a thread which explains the use of extension tubes? I am looking for a reasonably-priced macro, but can I use a tube on my 24-70 or 100-400 instead? If so, which one(s). I know nothing about them.
For example, at Adorama, there are 2 kinds of Canon 100mm - one is a telephoto and one a macro.
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM Medium Telephoto AutoFocus Lens
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Auto Focus Lens
I'm not sure what makes the difference between the two - and I assume extension tubes can be used with both?
The USM that says "macro" should be the one you want for close-up work. It will likely get you 1:1 on your sensor, meaning "life sized". Add an extension tube and you will be able to get much closer to your subject, hence, makinging it appear "bigger" on your sensor, hence a closer close-up.
But if you're just wanting to try out macro without spending too much, extension tubes will work with any lens (so long as the mount's correct of course). Heck, you can even roll up a cereal box into a tube and paint it black if you're willing to forego any automatic metering. (I have photos back home from my film days to prove it!)
I regularly use extension tubes (I have a set of 3 stackable ones) with Olympus Zuiko 70-210 f/4.5-5.6, 50mm f1.4, 28mm [can't remember aperture) - all, as far as I know, pretty bog-standard lenses. Using it with the 70-210 is most flexible, as the focus ranges from about 30cm to 2metres (a LOT better than most macro combos); the 28mm gives really good magnification but at REALLY short range (ie 1-3cm or something ridiculous) but I always find it a struggle to tell the difference between optical quality of lenses, so I'm not much help there.
Yeah, I use them with the old OM lenses - I'll have a look to see which they are when I get home
Oh, and as with all OM lenses they do require an adapter ring to use with the Evolt. I don't know if you have this already, I managed to get mine (not actually olympus, just a compatible) for about £35 on ebay but in shops they're around £100
edit to add:
Sorry forgot to look last night, but only have internet at work so will try to reply tomorrow
My extension tubes don't have anything written on them, its all been rubbed off over the years. As far as I know they're just basic OM extension tubes, maybe these.
