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Macro Kit

chunky
Posted 12/08/2012 - 22:58 Link
I'm just starting to get really interested in Macro Photography after over 40 years of using a camera.

I have a Pentax 100mm macro lens but was wondering what I should be considering as a nest purchase.

I would like to get in closer than I can with the 100mm, so the thought of extension tubes or bellows
came up!

Any suggestions, I'm currently using K5 and K7 bodies.

Thanks
Chunky
Mike-P
Posted 12/08/2012 - 23:01 Link
Got decent lighting?, IMO nearly as important as the lens itself.

To get closer use tubes or something like a Raynox DCR-250

Or if you want to get really messy start reversing lenses.
Edited by Mike-P: 12/08/2012 - 23:01
bettyswolloks
Posted 13/08/2012 - 11:49 Link
Lighting, look on flea bay for a cheap ringlight Something like this would be a nice place to start.
One day you'll find, 10yrs have got behind you.
Edited by bettyswolloks: 13/08/2012 - 11:50
chunky
Posted 13/08/2012 - 23:28 Link
Lighting not a problem, I plan on doing lots of studio work at first, so I will utilise my Bowens kit
(2xGemini 500 heads and so much paraphenalia it's an embarrassment)
Are there any auto extension tubes on the market for Pentax?
Chunky
08tiger
Posted 14/08/2012 - 08:45 Link
chunky wrote:
Lighting not a problem, I plan on doing lots of studio work at first, so I will utilise my Bowens kit
(2xGemini 500 heads and so much paraphenalia it's an embarrassment)
Are there any auto extension tubes on the market for Pentax?

Auto to a point, you still have to manual focus, I have a set that came from Poland, cheap but work fine.Not sure who makes these tubes but they do seam readily available for Pentax
C&C welcome.
Don.
Still27
Posted 14/08/2012 - 09:14 Link
https://www.pentaxuser.com/forum/topic/fs--jessops-pka-af-auto-extension-tube-se...
I use a set of the above which work quite well when modified as shown.
Bill
K5+Bigma+BushHawk Shoulderpod.
K5+16-50DA* + 10-17DA Fisheye + 50-135DA* + Sigma 70mm Macro + DA35 2.4..
Slik Pro 700DX tripod.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixellie/

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