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hi all
ive recently bought a second hand olmypus e series dslr and want to do some macro photography,i have 2 lens (both kit lens) a 14-45 and 45-150 zuiko,i have a macro filter lens and tripod.
i wish to shoot still indoor subjects to start with and was wondering what advantages i would get from extension tubes?what length of tube is needed? and do i need and extra flash other than that on the camera? any input is welcome
thanks gary
 
Extension tubes give higher magnification and no loss of image quality because they don't have glass.
Tubes usually come in a set of 3 (3 different lengths). You can use 1, 2 or 3 tubes at the same time. Experiment to get the magnification you want.
Your camera flash is at a disadvantage because the camera will be very near the subject and the lens will cast a shadow from the flash.
Off camera flash is much better.
 
Have a look on the forums for the 'show us your macro rig' thread to get some ideas on how to mod your camera flash for macro. I use a raynox DCR250 for my macro which I love as I can just pop it on the end of any lens without any hassle and time wasted.
 
Another MACRO question guys, .............

what do a 60mm macro
105mm macro
300mm macro have in common and what is the difference.
Being a beginner and wanting to achieve decent macro results want to see if can get the best lens on a budget!
Cheers
Simon
 
Horologos said:
Another MACRO question guys, .............

what do a 60mm macro
105mm macro
300mm macro have in common and what is the difference.
Being a beginner and wanting to achieve decent macro results want to see if can get the best lens on a budget!
Cheers
Simon
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A true macro lens will give 1:1 magnification, both the Sigma 105mm & Tamron 90mm will give very good IQ and 1:1.
 
You can see what spacer tubes do by holding the lens in front of the camera say 20mm and looking through the viewfinder. You can't take a picture but you can get an idea of the magnification.

Horologos said:
Another MACRO question guys, .............

what do a 60mm macro
105mm macro
300mm macro have in common and what is the difference.
Being a beginner and wanting to achieve decent macro results want to see if can get the best lens on a budget!
Cheers
Simon
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The shorter the focal length (60mm) the closer you will need to be to the subject at best magnification.

Macro is used on a lot of lenses just to indicate it can focus close up. A lens sold a a true macro lens will do 1:1 magnification (the image projected onto the sensor is as big as the subject). Zooms with 'macro' don't enlarge as much.
 
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