Macro options

I've got a 35mm F2 which I'd like to use as a Macro ideally through the use of extension tubes (or failing that a magnifying filter). Does anyone have any recommendations along these lines?

I noticed that a lot of Hong Kong based sellers have tubes available for very little on ebay. Should I be suspicious of these, or does the fact that they have no optical elements mean they don't cost much? These ones have no electrical contacts - but I guess this is less significant with macro phtography.

Mhuni,

Hi! I use tubes, bellows and reversing rings. And a solid tripod.

Generally I use 50mm reversed or 135 mm straight on. Your 35mm should be OK.

As long as your lens has a manual f stop adjustment, any combination that provides the focal length you need will work. Focus wide open, then stop down as much as you can to recover some depth of field.

The big difference I find, is whether I'm working on still life under calm conditions, or outdoors with living nature - like Clarky.

If it's moving, you'll be better off with macro lenses vs tubes etc.

It really depends on your subject(s).

But it sure is fun playing around with the various combinations!

Cheers