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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Beautiful shots, just beautiful. That last one is magical, I'd love to see the colour version of it.

_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

Extraordinary, very fine work, I like them all

- Joe

I find these all amazing - well done!

Excellent work especially the last one.

Very nice indeed. What tube specifically did you use?

I'd love to turn my 85/1.4 into a macro shooter.

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

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.

Really nice stuff.

Great stuff! Thanks for the inspiration.

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

The b&w's are amazing.

I'm sorry to hear that extension tubes don't do "real" macro. I guess mine go on the junkheap of failed ideas.

Thanks all for your comments.

Michael : I shot handheld (iso200-400) and natural light. I only tried the 32mm so far.

Wow these are fabulous macro shots shot with an 85 1.4...think you might get similar results with a 1.8?