What is needed for really in close macro shots with d100?

[mo-jord]

What do I need for really, really close macro shots (the kind where you can see the individual parts of the bugs eye and all it's details).

Thanks!!

 

[Ken Phillips]

... is to buy the Nikon 50mm prime and put a set of Kenko extension tubes behind it. I did this with a Canon D30 ... nothing special, it will work as well with the D100! (Actually, because of the smaller pixels, you will get more apparent magnification!!)
The fly is dead, of course ... dust on his eyes.

What do I need for really, really close macro shots (the kind where
you can see the individual parts of the bugs eye and all it's
details).

Thanks!!

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One D60, zero 1D's, very few lenses, no camera bag or teleconverters thanks to some thief. Also, NO Canon 1200mm f/5.6, never had one.

 

[mo-jord]

That's exactly what I am after!!!

Thanks!!

What do I need for really, really close macro shots (the kind where
you can see the individual parts of the bugs eye and all it's
details).

Thanks!!

--
One D60, zero 1D's, very few lenses, no camera bag or
teleconverters thanks to some thief. Also, NO Canon 1200mm f/5.6,
never had one.

 

[mo-jord]

Would the nikon 6t be any good or should I stick with the extension tubes?

 

[Ken Phillips]

you can even use them on a big telephoto to shoot butterflies and such.
KP

Would the nikon 6t be any good or should I stick with the extension
tubes?

--

One D60, zero 1D's, very few lenses, no camera bag or teleconverters thanks to some thief. Also, NO Canon 1200mm f/5.6, never had one.

 

[Andrew Stevens]

You usually get much better quality and more working distance using reversed lenses on extension tubes or bellows above 1x. I've used reversed 50 mm f1.8 Nikkors successfully on the D100. For the very best results, use a bellows mounted macro lens such as the old Canon 20 mm Macrophoto. This is great for up to 7x shots, so long as you don't stop down much below f5.6.

Andrew

Would the nikon 6t be any good or should I stick with the extension
tubes?

--
One D60, zero 1D's, very few lenses, no camera bag or
teleconverters thanks to some thief. Also, NO Canon 1200mm f/5.6,
never had one.

 

[abdul almaimani]

Is it possible to show a pictorial setup for the recommended lenes taking the example of the eye of the fly please?
Abdul

Andrew

Would the nikon 6t be any good or should I stick with the extension
tubes?

--
One D60, zero 1D's, very few lenses, no camera bag or
teleconverters thanks to some thief. Also, NO Canon 1200mm f/5.6,
never had one.