Thread: Macro photography without a macro lens

Originally Posted by blitz

How about extension tubes that fit inbetween the lense and the camera? I have read a lot of good things about them but have never seen one in the flesh.

they are also only $150-00 or so on evilbay with auto focus ability

Yep. I believe the Kenko 3 tube extension set is the set to have. The move the lens 12, 16, or 20mm from the sensor and effectively magnify the image on the sensor.

No glass in them so optics are not distorted.

AF and metering still work also.

R
J

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Have a read of the latest " Better Photography" magazine . Gives a good explenation of all options available

Gary