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Macro extension tubes advice/info?

Started 11 months ago | Questions thread
c h u n k
c h u n k Senior Member • Posts: 2,042
Re: Macro extension tubes advice/info?
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intothedawn wrote:

Hello, I am using a D5600 and looking to try some macro photography - mostly close ups of mushrooms, insects, leaves etc..

It seems that extension tubes might be the best bet to get started. I currently have a 16-85, 70-300 and a 50 1.8/g - I assume the 50 would probably be the best for this purpose due to being a prime lens so probably less field curvature?

The most common extension tubes for my camera seem to be 12, 20 and 36mm. Roughly what would be the maximum magnification ratio this could get me to when used with the 50mm lens on the D5600?

Also are there any extension tubes you would recommend? There's quite a few to choose from!

I cant offer advice on specifict tubes anymore. Its been a while since I bought a set. I still use them with my macro lens on occasion but prefer my achromat over tubes usually just for convenience.

I will say using tubes and a 50mm is a great way to start with macro. It kind of forces you to learn some skills just because of distance to subject and they need to manually focus.

I have attached a link to an album of mine that is almost all 50mm with tubes. I dont love these photos so much anymore, but its just because Ive gotten better at macro photography and coincidentally was also able to finally get dedicated macro lense, though the actual improvements in my shots dont have much to do with having a macro vs using a 50 and tubes. I actually planned to spend some time with my old tubes to add to this album to show I can get very close to the same quality of images as I can with my 100mmL macro. So much more has to do with lighting. Composition and, for insects, knowing your subjects and how to get photos of them. Anyway....here is the album if youre curious -

https://www.flickr.com/gp/dustinseyes/87cZ5G

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