Hello,
I have been getting into macro lately. I have read up all of the previous
posts on the board regarding macro and extension tubes.
To start Equipment I currently have is; Elan II, standard 28-80mm f4-5.6,
and 75-300mm f4-5.6, 420EX Flash and Manfrotto Tripod 055B with 222 joystick
head. I have the Kenko Extension Tube set on order, the 12mm, 24mm, and
36mm.
I would love to have have the canon 100mm 2.8 or the tameron or Sigma
Macro's but cannot shell out the $650-$1000 at the time.
So, My questions are:
1. I only have zoom lenses and how will the extension tubes react with these
lenses and what are the best techniques to use, and what suggestions can you
make for me to get the most out of my average lenses?
2. Is it worth buying a canon 50mm 1.8 ($149 Canadian)to use for macro?
Would this lens be any better optically or just a waste of money since my
working distance will be quite minimal and I could use my 28-80 at 50mm?
3. What suggestions do you have, and if I were to upgrade to a lens, new or
used, without breaking the bank what would it be.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Jmac
New Brunswick, Canada
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