I would like to know too... since i dont have the money to spare for a MPE lens, from which i most likely have to get a ring flash which means even more $$.
Another method would be reverse macro.
i have a 60mm f2.8 and was thinking if doing the same thing as ricolarr mentioned would work.
But according to the salesman at MS colour he said that it is possible at a cost of sharpness.
Cheers,
Freddie
Yes I did read up on the MP-E Lens, the 5x ratio is really tempting.
But its kinda costly. Haha yea about the ringflash, I think its either you get the twin
macro lite or nothing at all. Many reviews say the macro ring flash from
Canon produces
rather flat images. Whereas the macro twin lite also by
Canon compensates by the versatility of the twin flashes.
I was thinking of going for flash brackets. Seen some sample shots here and on flickr.
Looks brilliant to me. XD
Did a google on that last week as I have the same intention. I am thinking of increasing the magnification ratio. This lens can fit EF 100 Macro as I read in a couple of feedbacks. Why don't you call the agent to confirm ? Can also do a search in CS forum but I think there's more info in google search. I am holding back as I need to polish up the control techniques or skill before I jump into the purchase.
Sama Sama! I went to google some comparisons between diopters and extension tubes.
EG: Raynox 150/250 VS Kenko Extension Tubes.
The overall conclusion is:
- Both diopters and extension tubes reduces the working distance by a large amount.
- Correct me if I'm wrong, extension tubes have no glass elements. So sharpness and
image quality won't be affected.
(Light is greatly reduced though)
- Diopters will affect the IQ and sharpness, but its still usable and its rather unnoticeable
unless you're printing A3 or bigger?
Currently, I'm leaning towards getting a set of Kenko tubes, unless someone can enlighten
me and give theories on why diopters will be better than extension tubes.
I am doing so currently for my Nikon 105VR and Raynox 250
Here's an sample pic taken wif the above combination, uncropped, unprocessed.
I am very pleased with this combination to date!
Seriously Nunnumball, just went I thought deciding was going to be easy between
extension tubes and diopters. You dropped a bomb on me. You're mean. Joking
But man that is one seriously power shot. Its soooo damn sharp. **** I'm jealous.
Just shot this today, with my 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM
And I thought this was sharp. *Faints