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Archive 2008 · 85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !

  
 
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p.1 #1 · 85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !


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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http://eck2002.free.fr/proxi/proxi001.jpg

2
http://eck2002.free.fr/proxi/proxi002.jpg

3
http://eck2002.free.fr/proxi/proxi003.jpg

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http://eck2002.free.fr/proxi/proxi004.jpg

5
http://eck2002.free.fr/proxi/proxi005.jpg

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http://eck2002.free.fr/proxi/proxi006.jpg

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http://eck2002.free.fr/proxi/proxi007.jpg

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http://eck2002.free.fr/proxi/proxi008.jpg

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http://eck2002.free.fr/proxi/proxi009.jpg

10
http://eck2002.free.fr/proxi/proxi010.jpg

Thanks for looking.



May 15, 2008 at 08:34 PM
Mark Kenfield
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p.1 #2 · 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 15, 2008 at 08:38 PM
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p.1 #3 · 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 15, 2008 at 08:41 PM
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p.1 #4 · 85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !


Extraordinary, very fine work, I like them all

- Joe



May 15, 2008 at 08:43 PM
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p.1 #5 · 85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !


I find these all amazing - well done!


May 15, 2008 at 09:00 PM
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p.1 #6 · 85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !


Excellent work especially the last one.


May 15, 2008 at 09:53 PM
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p.1 #7 · 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 15, 2008 at 10:52 PM
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p.1 #8 · 85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !


Beautiful colors and great soft bokkeh... what's not to like... very very nice.


May 15, 2008 at 10:52 PM
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p.1 #9 · 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 15, 2008 at 11:55 PM
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p.1 #10 · 85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !


Really nice stuff.


May 16, 2008 at 01:22 AM
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p.1 #11 · 85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !


Great stuff! Thanks for the inspiration.


May 16, 2008 at 11:13 AM
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p.1 #12 · 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 11:16 AM
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p.1 #13 · 85 1.4 + extension tubes, nice combo !


The b&w's are amazing.


May 16, 2008 at 05:12 PM
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p.1 #14 · 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 16, 2008 at 09:15 PM
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p.1 #15 · 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 16, 2008 at 09:22 PM
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p.1 #16 · 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?


May 17, 2008 at 03:05 AM





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