haslansalam
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Guys..guys, whats a good macro lens for a start?. any recommendation?.. cheap2 and not so expensive one lah... as long as it's good and cheap
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cakkarudie
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kena BBB bug oready rite?
Cheap22 type, you can tape magnifying glass to kit lens. I saw one at Popular Book shop he he ... joking bro.
anyway. I saw de3pster has this 'extender' for macro. Very small, but dont know how much it cost. but im sure it will affect quality abit.
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darshan4eos
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Found your question..
External flashes are better.. You have the flexibility to bounce/reflect off walls/ceilings to give more diffused, even lighting, resulting in less harsher shadows.. They also have higher power output than the built-in flash.. External flash can also be used off-camera, with a compatible TTL cord, giving more options fore creative lighting..
I'm not sure about Nissin flashes though.. I own a Sunpak.. But flash technique-wise, should be similar..
Join the outings.. We could chat more about it.. You can also post here if you can't wait hehehe..
thanks emotic ... i was thinking of buying 430EXII or any other cheaper Sigma / Nissin flash. btw..how much did u pay for sunpak..what is the guide no of your flash.
haslansalam
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netjackalsg
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I recently bought an extension tube that I can bring either on next outing or whenever we meet next. The extension tubes cost around $30 or even less if you can find a good deal online. It works by moving your lens further away from the sensor and hence you can get 1:1 macros by allowing you to move really close to the subject.
Another cheap alternative is to get a reverse lens mount. Basically it has the normal EOS mount on one end and filter thread on the other end. so you mount your lens in reverse. That also allows you to have magnified subjects by allowing you to move closer to subject.
The CHEAPEST method to do macro .. is to handhold your lens in reverse and you won't have to buy anything
. But you need to have really steady hands since the DOF will be super narrow and any movement will throw everything off focus.The above mentioned methods have a disadvantage. You basically have to work in full manual since the electrical contacts are not connected. You need to manually set the aperture then remove the lens and focus manually. Only thing you can control is the shutter speed.
Macro lens wise I am actually looking to get either a Tamron 90mm (~$550) or a Canon 100mm (~$720). Other nice alternatives (after much research) seems to be the EFS 60mm or the Sigma 105mm.
netjackalsg
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sorry did not notice about your question regarding the quality of images using extension tubes. optically since you are not adding anything, there is no degrade in quality. extension tubes are just hollow rings basically. so since no glass is added in the light path .. there is no derade in quality.
cakkarudie
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This looks a good option to try out macro. U mention around $30, SGD or USD.
Probably available off the shelf?
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cakkarudie
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I dun think a set of extension tube cost that little. You may want to check out the Kenko ones.
Haha!
You guys are happening man. I will join you guys for one of your outings for sure. But I got to give the Zoo one a miss as I won't be free.
cakkarudie
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anyway, best opyion to try macro is to borrow the lens he he.
de3psters : next outing ya.
aozora : Lucky you, got wide angle as present. Bring along oso ya.
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haslansalam
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I recently bought an extension tube that I can bring either on next outing or whenever we meet next. The extension tubes cost around $30 or even less if you can find a good deal online. It works by moving your lens further away from the sensor and hence you can get 1:1 macros by allowing you to move really close to the subject.
Another cheap alternative is to get a reverse lens mount. Basically it has the normal EOS mount on one end and filter thread on the other end. so you mount your lens in reverse. That also allows you to have magnified subjects by allowing you to move closer to subject.
The CHEAPEST method to do macro .. is to handhold your lens in reverse and you won't have to buy anything
The above mentioned methods have a disadvantage. You basically have to work in full manual since the electrical contacts are not connected. You need to manually set the aperture then remove the lens and focus manually. Only thing you can control is the shutter speed.
Macro lens wise I am actually looking to get either a Tamron 90mm (~$550) or a Canon 100mm (~$720). Other nice alternatives (after much research) seems to be the EFS 60mm or the Sigma 105mm.
So I assume the best and cheapest option for a start is the extension right?
netjackalsg
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I guess I need to clarify. There are extension tubes that cost about $150. Kenko is one brand that comes to mind. The reason they are so expensive is because they actually have electrical contacts so you can still adjust the aperture, auto-focus etc.
The one I bought is basically a metal ring with no electrical contacts. i got it from a local online store http://store.tagotech.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_40&products_id=58.
netjackalsg
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If you go to the local shops most of them just sell the more expensive extension tubes that has electrical contacts so you still have all your automatic functions. SGD30 from Tagotech store .. link in the post above. They also sell the reverse lens mounts.
Yup. Kenko ones are good to go with if you like to shoot macro but cannot afford the macro lens up front.
But of course in the long run, get a macro lens though.
netjackalsg
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one advantage the extension tube has over the reverse lens mount is that you can mount all lenses to the extension tube as long as it has the EOS mount.
with the reverse lens mount .. you have to get an adapter for each lens you have if all your lens has different filter thread size. Also they usually only have it in the more common filter thread size like 55 or 58mm etc, so if you have the Sigma 18-200 which has a 72mm filter thread you will run into problems.
i would say this is the cheapest option (besides holding your lens in reverse) that is flexible. it is still a little bit of a pain compared to having a specialized macro lens. remember unless you go for the kenko branded ones .. you will not be able to control aperture and use the auto focus. so you need to guess the aperture .. press the DOF preview button .. unmount the lens whilst the preview button is pressed .. then mount it to the extension tube.
Fatah
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yO bro netjackal..
seems like a good deal. have u tried shooting with it. i love to get one.but i donno how to use it. maybe the next outing u can do a demo to me. if everything ok..can get 1.hehehe.
aiyah 30 buck. for a start on macro, i think it should be just fine..hehehe.
netjackalsg
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i have taken some pictures with it handheld. it came a couple of nights ago and i have been busy at work. trying to post a couple of pics a little later to give you an idea.
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