Extension tubes with a Macro or ..................
Posted 01/11/2010 - 09:56
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The focal length of the lens doesn't change with macro tubes, just the minimum focus distance.
52mm of tubes attached to a 50mm lens will still give you a 50mm lens, but one than can focus to just beyond 1:1 magnification.
52mm of tubes attached to a 50mm lens will still give you a 50mm lens, but one than can focus to just beyond 1:1 magnification.
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Posted 01/11/2010 - 09:57
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Extension tubes do not affect the focal length of the lens.
Their job is to increase the distance between the lens & film/sensor, which reduces the lens-subject distance at focus & so increases the magnification.
Not clearly explained but perhaps enough to help!
Mike
Their job is to increase the distance between the lens & film/sensor, which reduces the lens-subject distance at focus & so increases the magnification.
Not clearly explained but perhaps enough to help!
Mike
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Far to many tele-converters, adapters, project parts & extension tubes etc.
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Posted 01/11/2010 - 10:14
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I understand now, thanks guys.
Colin
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Posted 01/11/2010 - 15:32
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Makes the camera-lens combination very short sighted (myopic)
Do be aware that the K7 + extension tubes with contacts + SDM lenses doesn't work that well
LiveView and menus just flash up and disappear. Very great shame!!
Matt
Do be aware that the K7 + extension tubes with contacts + SDM lenses doesn't work that well
LiveView and menus just flash up and disappear. Very great shame!!
Matt
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I have read lots of topics about both the merits or otherwise of extension tubes and also macro lenses.
I may have missed something (senior moment) but cannot get to grips with the focal length achieved when using tubes to give 52mm and a 50mm lens, will that equate to 102mm focal length?
Sorry this seems to be a simple question, I know somebody will explain it clearly.
Regards
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