Macro Solutions

MarkS

I am interested in shooting some macro shots but don't have the cash for a new lens. I am trying to decide which system would be better; Extension tubes or close-up filters.I am using a Canon 300D with the kit lens ( I know...buy a new lens!) and a Canon EF 75-300 4-5.6 USM. Any thoughts?

SCS_Photo

MarkS wrote:

I am interested in shooting some macro shots but don't have the cash for a new lens. I am trying to decide which system would be better; Extension tubes or close-up filters.I am using a Canon 300D with the kit lens ( I know...buy a new lens!) and a Canon EF 75-300 4-5.6 USM. Any thoughts?

ETs. Period.

With closeups you lose corner sharpness and add more CA.

Both lose some light.

Andy

Canon 250D:

http://www.pbase.com/alptraum/humphrey

http://public.fotki.com/adhaney/nature/bugs/

MarkS

Thanks guys that was kinda what I thought, The extra glass has to much impact whereas the et does it w/o.

DanielB

MarkS wrote:

Thanks guys that was kinda what I thought, The extra glass has to much impact whereas the et does it w/o.

http://www.networkmirror.com/AodpyYL...get/index.html

here ya go.

ultravox

ETs are the best
I've got Kenko ETs DG set and its great. In theory, no glass is better. But check if ETs support EF-S lens.