That would be a good starting point using tubes, as they aren`t very expensive. The only bummer would be getting enough shutter speed for handheld shots. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California
----- Original Message ----- From: "Lon Williamson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 6:13 AM Subject: Re: Which macro lens would you buy > Steve, the request was for nature shots, bugs etc. > In my experience, edge-to-edge sharpness is often > not needed in such photography. I'd be hard pressed, > on many of my shots, to show a difference > between macro lens shots and a short telephoto on > extension. > > Steve Larson wrote: > > True, it will get you the shot, but not edge to edge sharpness that a > > true macro will generate. > > Steve Larson > > Redondo Beach, California > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Lon Williamson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 3:15 AM > > Subject: Re: Which macro lens would you buy > > > > > > > >>I'd be tempted to buy extension tubes as a first step towards > >>macro. Cheaper than a dedicated lens, and can often get you > >>the shot you want. > >> > >>Steve Larson wrote: > >> > >>>Hi, > >>> Vivitar Series 1 90-180/4.5 or Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 with 1:1 > >> > > adapter, > > > >>>coupled with an LX you have a great macro system. > >>>Accessory #1) 58mm male to 58mm male filter ring. > >>>Accessory #2) Vivitar Series 1 28/1.9 for reverse-mounting on 90/2.5 > >>>with 1:1 adapter for extreme close ups. > >>> > >>>Steve Larson > >>>Redondo Beach, California > >>> > >>> > >>>----- Original Message ----- > >>>From: "Tony Cogan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>>Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2003 9:49 AM > >>>Subject: Which macro lens would you buy > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>>>Hi > >>>>I want to quit using close-up filters and start using a macro lens for > >>>>flowers, insects, etc. Which lens would be a good place to start? > >>>> > >>>>Thanks, > >>>>Tony > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > > > > > >
