Shooting with extension tube

[trident]

Hi everyone,
I got myself a canon 50mm f1.8 MII and a set of 3 extension tubes by kenko.
Here's the results. Actually what I wanted to share was how amazing these extension tubes can be. The fries I shot was pretty small, 1 and 2 cm. The downside, focusing is very difficult.
C&C welcomed
Melon fry 1cm. canon 20D 50mm f1.8 MII ISO400 f8 1/200

Melon fry 1cm. canon 20D 50mm f1.8 MII ISO400 f8 1/200

White Butterfly 2cm. canon 20D 50mm f1.8 MII ISO400 f8 1/200

White Butterfly 2cm. canon 20D 50mm f1.8 MII ISO400 f8 1/200

White Butterfly 2cm. canon 20D 50mm f1.8 MII ISO400 f8 1/200

[tcy81]

I thinking of getting this macro setup also.
how much did you get the kenko extension tube?

[AQUASAUR]

Very Good shots, mate

[hwchoy]

what magnification does the set up give you? you can measure it by take a pix of a ruler horizontally (aligned to the frame) at the minimum focusing distance.

[trident]

Hristo,
Thanks.
tcy,
well, the tubes are certainly cheaper than a macro lens.
Bought the set of 3 (12,20 and 36mm) at $175. They also have single tube at $80 (I think) each, 12 and 25mm.
choy,
Thanks for the tip, will shoot the ruler this weekend.

[luenny]

Richard,
Great shots of the fries. Now, pass me some of those fries.

[trident]

Luenny,
You sure you got time for fish now?
I see you shooting every chance you get

[learner]

Is the price for a new set or a pre-owned set of tubes?

Fatten up the fish more.... you want a nice nice round round discus

[trident]

learner,
The price is for a new set.
I want to fatten them up more, but got to work so can only feed them twice a day

[learner]

Is there AF?

[trident]

Yes, AF still working, but hunt a lot so I use manual.

[luenny]

Luenny,
You sure you got time for fish now?
I see you shooting every chance you get

Hmmm ... you've got a point there.

By the way, I've got 3 male San Merahs now. You got source for females?

[Goondoo]

Luenny,
You sure you got time for fish now?
I see you shooting every chance you get

What else do you think he can do at home when his exit permit isn't approved?

[trident]

I don't know Billy, wash the car?
Anyway, as choy suggested I shot a ruler and a couple of flowers
The ruler, using all 3 tubes, total length 68mm. Photo shows 16mm covering the whole screen. Only resized.

The 2 flowers also using all 3 tubes. f16 1/250 ISO400

[hwchoy]

your 20D sensor is 22.5mm across and you recorded almost 17mm which means your tubes give you 1:0.75 magnification which is great! it is more than life size.

maybe I should get one and try on the 100mm macro. not sure how dim the view finder will be if the tubes are used on an ƒ/2.8 lens.

[tcy81]

em... seems good deal.
when you shot the flower, does your AF hunt alot ?

[trident]

tcy,
I shot the flowers this morning at the Zoo.
If you get the set of 3 tubes than you got more options to play around.
The AF hunts a lot, I used manual.

Choy,
I tried it on the 100mm macro, view finder is not dim. Magnification is much better than 1:1 at it's closest.
And thanks for the calculation, 1:0.75 wow!
Just shot the ruler with 100mm macro with extension tube.
Almost 11mm fill the whole screen so that gives us 1:0.48 magnification.

[tcy81]

thats impressive magnification.
only worry is AF.

[trident]

tcy,
actually AF is the least of your worries. When I started I also rely
on AF, but after trying out manual, I find it gives me better control.
After a while I am so used to it I don't use AF for macro anymore.
Tell you what, why don't you borrow my tubes and give it a try,
than decide if you want to buy it.
Macro lens is still the best, but I am open to options especially
if it can save me some $$. Of course there is a trade-off between the
2 options, $$ vs ease of use.

[tcy81]

thanks for the offer. but i dont have a prime lens yet also....

need to prioritise what i going to buy first...