which would be best - if on a budget!

[GSDlover4ever]

i love macro photography and i think if i could actually afford a decent macro lens that its the only thing i would be doing lol
i love all of the detail that you are able to capture

since i am a student and obviously can't afford a macro lens, which equipment is best but for affordable price?

and how much roughly would it be - i am thinking possible xmas pressies for me here

 

[andrewc]

Either a used macro lens, or:

1) a set of extension tubes
2) a close up add-on such as a Raynox.

 

[Daysleeper40]

for the Raynox 250 - cheap and cheerful if you are on a budget.

 

[kennysarmy]

another vote for the raynox 250 - however I think you have to watch what you use it on....

works great on my 70-200 but it's like looking down the barrel of a gun when I use it on my tamron 17-50

 

[GSDlover4ever]

for the Raynox 250 - cheap and cheerful if you are on a budget.

thanks

how much is this product rougly?

 

[Daysleeper40]

£40 on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000A1SZ2Y/ref=s9_sima_gw_s0_p23_t1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=1F3797Q3ME7G9A2A88W3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128473&pf_rd_i=468294

 

[GSDlover4ever]

£40 on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000A1SZ2Y/ref=s9_sima_gw_s0_p23_t1?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=1F3797Q3ME7G9A2A88W3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128473&pf_rd_i=468294

thanks i shall check that out

 

[Chaz Photos]

Will it fit a 77mm filter thread?

 

[HoppyUK]

Will it fit a 77mm filter thread?

No. 67mm max. You could do it with a step-down ring but might get vignetting. Should be okay with longer lens though.

 

[Chaz Photos]

was thinking of my 70-200 L f2.8 IS

 

[HoppyUK]

was thinking of my 70-200 L f2.8 IS

Should be okay, but a bit of a clumsy way with the stepping ring and, for a man of your means, a set of Kenko tubes would be better for £120-ish.

That's what I use with a f/4 vesrion of that lens. Very good

 

[Chaz Photos]

Should be okay, but a bit of a clumsy way with the stepping ring and, for a man of your means, a set of Kenko tubes would be better for £120-ish.

That's what I use with a f/4 vesrion of that lens. Very good

OK thanks what magnification can you get with this set up?

 

[HoppyUK]

OK thanks what magnification can you get with this set up?

1:1 with all the tubes at 70mm. And everything else inbetween, at a good range of working distances.