Macros with new extension tubes

[michaelho]

Bought extension tubes from Jessops today for £22, I can now get much, much closer with my 100mm Macro.
Here are a few shots of Chrysanthemum, these are un-cropped.
Let me know what you think?

1.
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/4372/flower2yo0.jpg

2.
http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/480/flower3eo6.jpg

3.
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/270/floweree6.jpg

Thanks for looking,

Michael

[Ally]

Nice shots I love the detail and colour :thumbs:

[michaelho]

Thanks Ally, I shot these with a Tokina 100mm f2.8 macro, it's a brilliant lens, really sharp with every shot. Hopefully I'll be able to get some bugs in the future.

[Jade]

great shots i love number 1

[michaelho]

thanks Jade, I am quite happy at how close the extension tubes have taken me.

[cowasaki]

These are very good, I bought a set of macro tubes and have never got a good picture with them!

[michaelho]

what lens do you use them with cowasaki?

[cowasaki]

what lens do you use them with cowasaki?

I have tried the Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8 F2.8 G IF-ED. I think I will give it another try with a bit more light!

[michaelho]

Is that a dedicated macro lens? If not then the extension tubes will get you close but not as close as you would be able to get with a 105mm macro. Still should be able to produce some decent photos though, make sure to use a tripod and remote/timer shutter to reduce blur.

[cowasaki]

Is that a dedicated macro lens? If not then the extension tubes will get you close but not as close as you would be able to get with a 105mm macro. Still should be able to produce some decent photos though, make sure to use a tripod and remote/timer shutter to reduce blur.

Yes its very much a macro lens and I use a tripod and remote. Will give it another try, I am sure i'll get something out of it!

[englandshottest2]

wow, Love The Vivid Colours!

[michaelho]

thanks englandshottest, I did tweak the curve slightly to bring out the colours.