Macro lens question

[ped]

Hi everyone

Possibly stupid question time.

I have a Samsung GX1l with 18-55, 50-200 and fixed manual 55mm lenses.

What would this item do on each lens, and how does it make the lens better for macro photography?

I really like macro photography but in my ignorance I thought it was about getting up close to your subject and have had good results with my Ricoh CX1 compact and indeed the 18-55 lens.

Would this adapter also allow for autofocus? I guess not as the seller lists the focus type as manual?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PENTAX-PK-FIT-MACRO-ZOOM-1-1-mmLENS-K7D-K20D-K10D-KMD-K_W0QQitemZ280445591964QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Camer asPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_JN?h ash=item414bdc219c

Many thanks in advance

ped

[HoppyUK]

I'm not even sure what that thing is, but whatever it is, don't.

If you want to try macro on a budget, get a Raynox DCR-250 macro close-up attachment for £40 off Amazon. It will work great on your 18-55 lens, and even better on the 50-200. It is absolutely the cheapest way into decent quality macro.