Actually, there's another solution for decent light: the good ole Vivitar 2x macro TC and a lens from 50mm to 135. Talk about a quick setup! My favorite lens to mount the Vivitar on is the K 135mm f2.5. Anyone else do this?
Gary J Sibio wrote: > > At 08:04 AM 12/5/2002 -0500, you wrote: > > >My preference for macro work is, in decreasing order of preference and > >optical quality, but increasing order of convenience and versatility: > > > >A true macro lens > >Extension tubes > >Achromatic (2-element) close-up attachment > > From an optical point of view, you are right on. However there is another > consideration that tends to get overlooked in these discussions: > practicality. Extension tubes are great when you are working in the studio. > In the field they are close to useless. By the time you get the right > combination of tubes mounted between your lens and your camera, whatever > little creepy-crawly you wanted to photograph has long since vanished. Of > course flower photographers wouldn't have to concern themselves with > disappearing subjects. > > Accessory lenses are a little better since you don't have to remove the > lens from the camera. > > A real macro lens if your best choice and the Vivitar 100mm/3.5 lens is > very good for its price, especially when you consider the price of > extension tubes. > > Gary J Sibio > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://home.earthlink.net/~garysibio/ > > Time flies like an arrow. > Fruit flies like bananas.
