Just picked up a set of extension tubes, I know that it's not as good as real macro.
But I think it's pretty good for occasional use.
wanted to share some samples with one tube (32mm), all between f1.4 and f2 on D2Xs :
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Thanks for looking.
May 16, 2008 at 01:34 AM
Mark Kenfield Offline Image Upload: Off
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
Beautiful shots, just beautiful. That last one is magical, I'd love to see the colour version of it.
May 16, 2008 at 01:38 AM
turnert Offline Image Upload: Off
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
_ECK_ wrote:
... I know that it's not as good as real macro.
But I think it's pretty good for occasional use....
Beautiful photos. And I have to disagree with your comment above. In my opinion, tubes certainly provide real macro, as you have shown, and are a better solution for many compared to having dedicated macro lenses.
~Ted
May 16, 2008 at 01:41 AM
jamach Offline Image Upload: Off
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
Extraordinary, very fine work, I like them all
- Joe
May 16, 2008 at 01:43 AM
Gary Clennan Offline Image Upload: Off
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
I find these all amazing - well done!
May 16, 2008 at 02:00 AM
Dan Bellyk Offline Image Upload: On
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
Excellent work especially the last one.
May 16, 2008 at 02:53 AM
VladiD Offline Buy and Sell: On
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
Very nice indeed. What tube specifically did you use?
I'd love to turn my 85/1.4 into a macro shooter.
May 16, 2008 at 03:52 AM
dj dunzie Online Image Upload: Off
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
Beautiful colors and great soft bokkeh... what's not to like... very very nice.
May 16, 2008 at 03:52 AM
Genes Home Offline Image Upload: Off
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
WOW!
Well, you certainly sold me on the idea.
Its off to B&H we go.
p.s.
Great work. Please continue to post your photos.
May 16, 2008 at 04:55 AM
williamkazak Offline Image Upload: On
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
Really nice stuff.
May 16, 2008 at 06:22 AM
Andre Labonte Offline Image Upload: Off
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
Great stuff! Thanks for the inspiration.
May 16, 2008 at 04:13 PM
MichaelKirk Offline Image Upload: Off
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
SUPER!!!!!!!
Wow, great images. I bought the 105 macro but have yet to really try and use it much. I just received my Sandisk rebate in a stupid check form so I have to spend it at Adorama (send in the wrong form). I have no idea what I wanted to buy as I'm pretty set on all I need - Now tubes could be a great idea.
Please share which tubes you used as well as any macro tips you used to shoot these. I assume tripod mount - any flash or are these all natural light?
Thanks,
Michael
May 16, 2008 at 04:16 PM
eyelikeart Offline Image Upload: Off
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
The b&w's are amazing.
May 16, 2008 at 10:12 PM
runamuck Offline Image Upload: Off
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
I'm sorry to hear that extension tubes don't do "real" macro. I guess mine go on the junkheap of failed ideas.
May 17, 2008 at 02:15 AM
_ECK_ Offline Buy and Sell: On
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
Thanks all for your comments.
Michael : I shot handheld (iso200-400) and natural light. I only tried the 32mm so far.
May 17, 2008 at 02:22 AM
flipachu Offline Image Upload: Off
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
Wow these are fabulous macro shots shot with an 85 1.4...think you might get similar results with a 1.8?
85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !
