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Oly 60 mm and MC-14

Started Nov 17, 2019 | Questions
bikerguy Regular Member • Posts: 304
Oly 60 mm and MC-14

Has anyone used the Oly 60 mm macro with an extension tube and the MC-14? If so, what were the results?

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Re: Oly 60 mm and MC-14
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bikerguy wrote:

Has anyone used the Oly 60 mm macro with an extension tube and the MC-14? If so, what were the results?

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/63115701

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Re: Oly 60 mm and MC-14

oneofone25

Check out his sand grain images first decent true macro images.

Here is mine..salt and peppercorn

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You will need to get the right extension tube as the 60mm and 1.4xtc wont go together otherwise.

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DarrenChef wrote:

You will need to get the right extension tube as the 60mm and 1.4xtc wont go together otherwise.

Why don't you simply use more extension tubes for more magnification?

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oneofone25 Senior Member • Posts: 1,586
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epozar wrote:

DarrenChef wrote:

You will need to get the right extension tube as the 60mm and 1.4xtc wont go together otherwise.

Why don't you simply use more extension tubes for more magnification?

More than 42mm of extension tubes and your connection with the 60mm macro lens is messed up.  Even with tubes, you are losing a significant amount of light.  You lose less light with the MC-14

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oneofone25 wrote:

More than 42mm of extension tubes and your connection with the 60mm macro lens is messed up. Even with tubes, you are losing a significant amount of light. You lose less light with the MC-14

You lose same amount of light with same magnification ratio. Inverse square law. More you magnify, more you lose. The difference is that you set a extra glass with teleconverter that has reflective surfaces, compared to just air.

The only change is when you use frontal teleconverter as those has wider area to capture more light before it goes through lens itself.

Why example 2.0x teleconverter that goes between body and lens loses 2 stops of light, but 2x teleconverter you screw front of the lens doesn't lose any. But you exchange extra size and weight for that.

MacroLunchtimes
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Re: Oly 60 mm and MC-14

I only use the 16mm ext tube in real life situations, was just putting them both on to show what can be achieved.

Yes light will be reduced but you are not using this handheld in "normal" light conditions.

This is typically used in studio type conditions with flash systems or lighting rigs.

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