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Re: [OM] Ways to go macro

Subject: Re: [OM] Ways to go macro
From: "Ian A. Nichols" <I.A.Nichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 14:22:46 +0100 (BST)

On Thu, 19 Apr 2001, Roger Wesson wrote:

> If I've got a Zuiko 50mm lens and I want to do macro photography without
> spending half a year's wages on a proper macro lens, what is the best
> way to go?  As far as I am aware, I can get extension tubes, lenses or a
> reversing ring, but what are the pros and cons of each?

Reversing ring is cheapest, but:

       leaves your rear element unhealthily exposed

       disables TTL metering (except for OTF auto)

       disables aperture stop-down (have to hold it closed with a penny
       & rubber band over the d-o-f preview button or something). 


Auto extension tubes are a bit more expensive (Vivitar ones are about 35
pounds) 


There's also the Vivitar macro-focusing x2 converter, which is a normal
x2 teleconverter but with a helicoid so it's a variable extension tube
as well.  Can be had for 20 pounds or so.

I have one of these and it produces good results with a 50/1.8.  I also
have some extension tubes and a reversing ring (never did get around to
using the reversing ring).  For the price of 2-way postage and a
cast-iron guarantee that I'll get them back before TOPE6 shooting
season, since you're in the UK, I might be persuaded to lend you any of
the above.

> I have a 3x teleconverter which I bought very cheaply a
> couple of years ago and never use (it's not very good).  I had the crazy
> thought that if I smash out the insides it would be an extension tube. 

As someone else has pointed out, this has been done (though less
violently) to good effect.

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