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Hi guys, I was just wondering if anyone would be able to help me here! I have a Canon 1000D and the basic 18-55mm lens that came with it. I am looking at macro lenses on ebay and I just wanted to ask some advice from you experts :)

I don't know how it works but I was looking at these two items:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Macro-Extensi...s_JN?hash=item4148d578d5&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/58mm-MACRO-Cl...s_RL?hash=item27a98850af&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

I really don't know which I would need to have a go at macro photography. Would it make any difference as to which I got?

Thankyou in advance! :lol:
 
Personally i wouldn't bother with either of these - The extension tubes are not auto so you will lose the the ability to control aperture, this means you will have to shoot everything wide open and virtually no DOF, have a look at the Kenko auto tubes - a lot more expensive but usable.

As for the lens diopter have a look at the Raynox range - again more expensive but you'll probably get better results.
 
Oh right I see thankyou ever so much - I'm totally clueless when it comes to technology!!

I will have a look at those now :) :thumbs:
 
hi there
what are you thinking of photographing in macro,how close do you need to go the best solution is always a puka macro lens they are made for the job and are usually easier to use.other alternatives are close up filters and non automatic extention tubes(youve looked at them already)cheap and cheerful but results will vary.canon do automatic extension tubes that retain all conections fron camera to lens another alternative is to reverse you kit zoom lens jessops sell lens reversing rings again all automation will be lost but you can get some really magnified images beyond lifesize hope some of this helps
ray:)
 
rayman64 said:
hi there
what are you thinking of photographing in macro,how close do you need to go the best solution is always a puka macro lens they are made for the job and are usually easier to use.other alternatives are close up filters and non automatic extention tubes(youve looked at them already)cheap and cheerful but results will vary.canon do automatic extension tubes that retain all conections fron camera to lens another alternative is to reverse you kit zoom lens jessops sell lens reversing rings again all automation will be lost but you can get some really magnified images beyond lifesize hope some of this helps
ray:)
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I was hoping to take photos of flowers, birds and insects. I have taken a fair few already but none are any where as good as some on here! I did have a look at the reversing ring but again I know nothing about them so I didn't know if it was the best option for me! I will have another look at those as well thankyou for that :)
 
Your best bet on a budget is probably a Raynox DCR-250 for £44 on Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Raynox-RADC...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1253324080&sr=1-1 Compared to the alternatives, it's brilliant value :thumbs:

You won't get ultimate quality at this price but I've seen some very good pictures from one of these and it's so easy to use - just clip it on and go. It will certainly give you a lot of fun and you can upgrade later if you want.

It's basically similar to the close up lens in the link you posted, but much higher quality. With your lens, it will allow you to fill the frame with subjects between 1.25in and 4in wide by adjusting the zoom and focus controls (I know because I just tried it :) ). At the closest distance, you will be focusing at around 3in from the front of the lens.

To see what it can do, check out this small selection of images I carefully hand picked from flickr. Sorry I could only find 16,000 to show http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=all&q=raynox+dcr-250&m=text#page=0
 
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