Nice shots Vic, especially the first one.

What lens are you using. I started doing some macro a couple of weeks ago. I'm using a M50 f1.7 and extension tubes.

You see bugs in a different light... sorry for the pun.

Regards

Jeff

Thank for taking the time to reply.

The link was informative, I think the general consensus was to add the extension length to the focal length of the lens. So in my case with all the tubes attached 60mm + 50 mm for the lens. I had started putting in 50mm and then putting in about 150mm. Now I shall try 110mm.

I am trying out my 30 odd year old M50 f1.7 with a brand new el cheapo set of extension tubes. I am getting shots of insects; flies, bees, crickets and the magnification must be 2 or 3 to 1. I am getting about 1 shot in 10 in focus on the head of the insect, but the end of the lens is only 2 or 3 inches away from the insect. I don't want to set up a tripod at the moment, I like to walk around to take pictures of what ever I can find.

I need the scrape the paint off my tubes before I can get CIF to work.

Anyway thanks again

I have got a M50 f1.7 which I hardly use so I have just fitted to very cheap extension tubes and get excellent macro shots. See my portfolio for a few low res pics and my flickr link for full size. link

Just come back from a camping trip in Cornwall.

Places to go in Cornwall:

Godrevy go just before sunset to get the lighthouse and setting sun, Marazion / St Michael's Mount, Pendennis Castle, Geevor tin mine.

Places to go in Devon:

Plymouth for the Hoe / Barbican or for views of the Royal Albert Bridge / Tamar road bridge, Dartmouth for old looking buildings plus river trip to Dittisham, Slapton Sands has a nature reserve good for birding also a nearby lighthouse at Hartland point.

Hope you enjoy your holiday

Regards Jeff

Hi

I recently tried macro shooting with my K5 and M50 f1.7 with extension tubes. Now the camera asks for the focal length so that's 50mm, but because of the extension tubes causing magnification should I be putting something in a lot higher.

Regards Jeff

Yeah, well done mate

Regards

Jeff

Interesting.

I just got a Tamron 70-200 f2.8 and found it front focussed at 200mm and back focussed at 70mm, at about 135mm it was ok. I've only just sent it back, awaiting a replacement.

Wonder if it's a Tamron thing.... or something else.

Jeff

Amazon has this lens at £501.14 link, quite a saving. You may not get the extended warranty however.

Really nice set, I especially like 3,7 & 8

All excellent shots, I like them all.

Regards

Jeff