Extension Tubes or filters?
I just purchased a set of extension tubes and macro filters so that I could get better macro shots. The extension tubes ran about $70 and the set of filters (7) was about $25. Cost wise, as most of you know, it is better than getting a true macro lens (for now anyway).
The extension tubes are a bit tricky to use. I did not do enough research prior to purchase to know that there was a difference in the types of tubes that you can get. You have manual and autofocus luckily I go the set that can do autofocus.
It has only been a few hours of playing and so far I am happy with them. It will take me a minute to figure out the right combination to get the image that I am looking for.
What are your thoughts on using filters or extension tubes?
Here are a few examples SOOC (straight out of camera).
Very dificult at first to find the focus point.
Getting there.
No copping
Crop- 1
Crop 2 – poor lighting, believe clarity would have been much better had lighting been better.
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All comments welcome.
Posted on May 28, 2015, in Photography and tagged extension tubes, filters, Flowers, fun, garden, Macro, macro filters, nature, Photo, photo challenge, photography, photos, Pics, Pictures, Sony @65. Bookmark the permalink. 15 Comments.
Reflections for my Soul 
What can I say except – Have Fun!
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I definately plan to have fun and hopefully learn a lot!
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i liked the milky soft look of the first picture 🙂
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Thank you Joshi! I ike that one too!
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I tried the extension tubes. I returned them – they were okay – and my husband already owned the macro lens. So if I’m doing that kind of work, I use the macro lens.
Your pictures look very good!
Nancy
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The extension tubes will take some time to get down and truly learn what combination work best. I do wish I just had a better macro. I do have a basic one 35mm macro but it does not alwas get the quality that I want.
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I commend you for being so thorough. 🙂
Me? I just carry my I-phone in my hip pocket.
🙂
Be good
Brian
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Thanks Brian! iphones are great as well. I also use my cell (Note 4) for some pictures too and they come out great as well. I just like a “full” camera and want to learn about settings etc.
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I understand perfectly. Just “teasing”. (Plus the fact that the more years i carry, the lighter I like to travel. Otherwise I would need a good camera, and several lenses even a tripod.
Enjoy your week-end Robin.
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All good. I am now carring at least 2 bags that have camera gear in them almost everyday that I leave the house. Lol
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My pint exactly. 👍😎
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Enjoy your weekend as well Brian!
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I don’t know enough about extension tubes or filters to express an opinion on those things, but will say that if they cost less than the macro lens I’d like to have, I should look into it. 🙂 Although it doesn’t have the sharpness you might be going for, I love the first shot. There is something mysterious about the softness of it.
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Yes the extension tubes are considerably less than an actual macro lens. I think lighting plays a big part in the clarity with the tubes. The first shot is technecially incorrect in all ways but I too like it.
Link to extension tubes i purchased
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00570TMB6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
And for the filters
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HS541PU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00
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Thank you for the info! 🙂
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