[oneBonBon]

Hi I am a beginner. I am interested in macro photograhy. Will be eventually purchasing a Macro lense but until I can afford it I am considering trying the Close-up filters. Would really appreciate some feedback as to their effectiveness. I have a Canon 50mm f/1.8 prime that I am considering using them with. Thanks for any advice you can offer.

[Don Schaeffer]

Hi I am a beginner. I am interested in macro photograhy. Will be eventually purchasing a Macro lense but until I can afford it I am considering trying the Close-up filters. Would really appreciate some feedback as to their effectiveness. I have a Canon 50mm f/1.8 prime that I am considering using them with. Thanks for any advice you can offer.

I have a Raynox "Macroscopic Lens" model M-250. It snaps on the front of your lens to give substantial magnification. I've gotten some good shots with it.

   

http://raynox.co.jp/english/digital/egdigital.html

http://www.amazon.com/Raynox-DCR-250-Sup...B000A1SZ2Y

[ranger114]

Good subject!! I would also get some advice, because I have a couple of close up filters but it is very difficult to focus with them.I would like to hear some tips! :-)

[Barbara G.]

oneBonBon - welcome to the digital message boards! Thanks for joining us!

[oneBonBon]

Hi I am a beginner. I am interested in macro photograhy. Will be eventually purchasing a Macro lense but until I can afford it I am considering trying the Close-up filters. Would really appreciate some feedback as to their effectiveness. I have a Canon 50mm f/1.8 prime that I am considering using them with. Thanks for any advice you can offer.

I have a Raynox "Macroscopic Lens" model M-250. It snaps on the front of your lens to give substantial magnification. I've gotten some good shots with it.



http://raynox.co.jp/english/digital/egdigital.html

http://www.amazon.com/Raynox-DCR-250-Sup...B000A1SZ2Y

[/color]Thanks a lot for the info. I checked the two sites you listed. The photos posted in the "user review" section of Amazon were quite good. What lense/s have you used your Raynox with?

[Don Schaeffer]

It works with anything that it will clip on to. I used it with a 50mm and a 135mm. The biggest physical diameter is 65 mm wide.

[samyshah]

Awesome just what I was looking for. I was interested for some macro photography, but do not know which particular lens to go for my Nikon D5100.
I think this fit on accessory should be a good option instead.

Does this work with only Canon or is it good for a Nikkor 50mm lens?

Cheers
Samy

[Don Schaeffer]

It works with any camera. It's just a magnifying lens. Focus is very close on short focal length lenses.

[rockfarm]

Hi I am a beginner. I am interested in macro photograhy. Will be eventually purchasing a Macro lense but until I can afford it I am considering trying the Close-up filters. Would really appreciate some feedback as to their effectiveness. I have a Canon 50mm f/1.8 prime that I am considering using them with. Thanks for any advice you can offer.

[rockfarm]

Greetings oneBonBon,
I would suggest the Canon 250D close up filter. It's a double element (better quality) than the no name brands.
They run about $90. bucks in 58 mm. You may need a step up ring for your lens.

[oneBonBon]

Hi Rockfarm: Thanks I will check into that one also. It would be nice to use something to enable me to gain the experience in macro photography before purchasing the true Macro Lense.

[Barbara G.]

Welcome to the new members on this thread - we are glad you are here!

[sleetech pics]

Another option is "Macro tubes" (no lenses) cheap on eBay. Just search "macro tube" Even the auto focus sets are only $60. I bought 2 cheap sets for less than $10 each shipped and have seen the same set for $6.35 including shipping. Curiosity got the best of me, I put both sets together (about 5" from body to lens) and could focus in on 3 salt bits on a pretzel nugget. About 1/4" to 5/16". Using one full set and they still chopped the top and bottom view from a dime.

These come as three tubes 9mm, 16mm and 30mm and 2 adapters (Cam and Lens mount).
I'm using a Canon Rebel XT DSLR 2005 body with stock 18-55mm Canon lens.
I'm Also making a Macro stand made from an old 3 space rack plate, 2 drawer slides from Home Depot and some 2x10 lumber. 3/8" rod and hardware for focusing. It will be very redneck-ish but functional.

I will post pics of the results and the stand when finished.
Now that I've posted this I will have to finish it, No backing down now!

[oneBonBon]

Hi Sleetech: Thanks for your suggestion. Have you got a couple pics using the tubes that you could post? Will be interested to see a pic of your stand when you have finished also.

[Don Schaeffer]

Another possibility:

http://www.shuttertalk.com/forums/Thread...pic-Camera

[Dave66]

Hi I am a beginner. I am interested in macro photograhy. Will be eventually purchasing a Macro lense but until I can afford it I am considering trying the Close-up filters. Would really appreciate some feedback as to their effectiveness. I have a Canon 50mm f/1.8 prime that I am considering using them with. Thanks for any advice you can offer.

Just to add to the options: I am interested in exploring macro photos as well. As a first, low cost, venture I purchased a set of Poloroid close up lenses (+1, +2, +4, +10) from Amazon for $19.99. I just received them and have not had a chance to try them seriously. Just fooling around after opening the box I found I could focus to about 2 inches on small printed type. Depth of field is likely under one half inch. Likely not for professional grade stock, but great learning tools at minimal cost.

[sleetech pics]

   

Hi Sleetech: Thanks for your suggestion. Have you got a couple pics using the tubes that you could post? Will be interested to see a pic of your stand when you have finished also.

Me too, I will also be interested to see the stand done and some pics.
I have all the parts to finish the stand, Just have to put some time into it.
I will see what pics I can find and figure out how to post them probably all at once.
The pics I have now are a bit non focus friendly or at an angle to get any light as they were handheld
with one or two fingers on the table.(testing) The stand will get rid of all those problems.
If I have any or can take more they will be on here soon. Have more toys now too thanks to eBay.
Ring flash for front of lens lighting and some mounting stuff.
Stand should be about a week, Finding time to throw some tools at it.

Dime was shot with one set of tubes as purchased on a small case next to a compact fluorescent bulb
1 foot up and 1 foot back from coin at a 10 to 15 degree angle.
Sorry Dime is so big, This is the smallest file I could get it down to at 2 something in the morning.