Beyond 1:1 macro

[Dogfish_magnet]

I have started to find small insects and spiders that still appear very small even when using 1:1 on my sigma 105 lens, if i were to use a 1.4x converter would i get 1.4:1?.

Anybody tried a ranox on a macro lens and if so what were the results like ?

Thanks
Paul.

 

[Canon Bob]

I have started to find small insects and spiders that still appear very small even when using 1:1 on my sigma 105 lens, if i were to use a 1.4x converter would i get 1.4:1?.

Anybody tried a ranox on a macro lens and if so what were the results like ?

Thanks
Paul.

Paul,

A t/c will work but you'd be better off buying a set of extension tubes. They'll reduce the minimum focus distance and allow you to get greater magnification without any perceived loss og sharpness....the t/c will undoubtably nobble the IQ a little bit and is far more expensive.

Bob

 

[Dogfish_magnet]

Paul,

A t/c will work but you'd be better off buying a set of extension tubes. They'll reduce the minimum focus distance and allow you to get greater magnification without any perceived loss og sharpness....the t/c will undoubtably nobble the IQ a little bit and is far more expensive.

Bob

My next door neighbour has a set of extension tubes.....i feel a plan coming together.

Thanks Bob.

 

[Canon Bob]

Paul,

A full set of Kenko tubes will give you approximately double the native magnification (1:1) when you are at the minimum focus distance.

Bob

 

[RobertP]

50mm f1.4 held on to the front of a sigma 150mm macro with pvc electrical tape (lenses are face to face so back of 50mm to subject)...

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=23303

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=21820

 

[stylgeo]

RObert those are AMAZING! Is it possible we can get a few more details, possibly a photo of your setup and how you attatched the 50mm in front of the sigma?
Thanks!

 

[Joe T]

A sigma 1.4x tc will not work on a sigma 105 due to the rear element. Im not sure if other converters will work.

Extension tubes might be a better bet.

 

[Dogfish_magnet]

50mm f1.4 held on to the front of a sigma 150mm macro with pvc electrical tape (lenses are face to face so back of 50mm to subject)...

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=23303

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=21820

Robert - Thanks for the excellent links, I going to try the extension tubes and see where i go from there .

 

[stan the man]

got myself some kenko extension tubes on thursday and i'm amazed with the results...i've not done a lot of macro as of yet,but i took this this arvo...

it's the end of a padlock approx 2" in size.

 

[Canon Bob]

Looking at that shot Stan, it seems you've got what's needed now.

Bob

 

[EdinburghGary]

lets see some beasties then!

 

[stan the man]

Looking at that shot Stan, it seems you've got what's needed now.

Bob

thanks bob...the lock was an easy-ish one...insects are another challenge

 

[EdinburghGary]

Where did you get them? My Jessops out of stock...

 

[stan the man]

Where did you get them? My Jessops out of stock...

i picked them up from cameraworld in wells street,london whilst i was visiting the city...

http://www.cameraworld.co.uk/

£99 for the set...£20 cheaper than wharehouse express