how to get more magnification from a Sigma 50mm f2.8 macro? ?

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Hello, wonder if you can help me.

I recently bought a Sigma 50mm f2.8 DG macro lens, and it's great for flowers, but I'd like to get greater than 1:1 magnification, so I can shoot some insects, such as ants.

The more I read, the more confused I'm getting. Do I need a teleconverter, extension tubes, a reversing ring, or a combination of all three?

Or would I be better of getting hold of a longer macro lens, say a 150mm? I'm pretty sure the longer lens option won't give me more magnification, only a greater working distance.

Would any macro experts be so kind as to offer me some help?

Many thanks in advance.
 
Bowthy said:
Or would I be better of getting hold of a longer macro lens, say a 150mm? I'm pretty sure the longer lens option won't give me more magnification, only a greater working distance.
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Indeed the 150 would only increase your working distance, not the magnification - I have used both tubes and a 1.4xtc with my 105 macro to increase the mag beyond 1:1, both options work (though I prefer using tubes) and can be used together. Be warned once you get past 1:1 the DOF becomes very thin!
 
MagicMynx said:
I use extention tubes
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:agree: A set of Kenkos is the obvious answer. Retains full auto operation, £120.

But if you're serious about macro beyond 1:1, which is not easy however you go about it, then sooner or later you'll end up wanting the Canon MP-E 65mm and a ring-flash.
 
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