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Nisi Macro converter
Nov 28, 2016 07:13:24 #
Hi,
Wondered if anyone had any experience in using this .
Cant seem to find third party reviews. The blurb on their website etc states wonderful results , no effect on image etc. Difficult to believe. Its also only about $60 so very interested but......
Wondered if anyone had any experience in using this .
Cant seem to find third party reviews. The blurb on their website etc states wonderful results , no effect on image etc. Difficult to believe. Its also only about $60 so very interested but......
Nov 28, 2016 07:17:12 #
Hammer wrote:
Hi,
Wondered if anyone had any experience in using this .
Cant seem to find third party reviews. The blurb on their website etc states wonderful results , no effect on image etc. Difficult to believe. Its also only about $60 so very interested but......
Wondered if anyone had any experience in using this .
Cant seem to find third party reviews. The blurb on their website etc states wonderful results , no effect on image etc. Difficult to believe. Its also only about $60 so very interested but......
Their web site makes it look good. No surprise there. The price is good, considering the alternatives, but you could also use $10 extension tubes. If they have an easy return policy, it might be worth taking a chance. Then you can report back to us.
Nov 28, 2016 09:21:39 #
Not that it means anything as far as optical performance is concerned but it appears to be well made from a mechanical standpoint.
I'm interested because I have the same set up they used for the photos on the web site, A77ii and Sony 70-400.
I have a good macro lens (Sigma 180mm) but it would be nice to have something small like this I could carry when I'm out with the 70-400mm
It could be quickly added/removed for a macro shot or two. I didn't see any specs such as +1, +2 or +3, did I miss them?
I'm interested because I have the same set up they used for the photos on the web site, A77ii and Sony 70-400.
I have a good macro lens (Sigma 180mm) but it would be nice to have something small like this I could carry when I'm out with the 70-400mm
It could be quickly added/removed for a macro shot or two. I didn't see any specs such as +1, +2 or +3, did I miss them?
Nov 28, 2016 10:27:36 #
Hi Jerry,
Thanks for that. The last of reviews is a worry but I was dreaming that the "reviews" would be correct and that having something that screwed into the front of the lens would be more convenient that fitting extension tubes. I just can't believe that putting more glass in front of the lens will not alter the quality.
Thanks for that. The last of reviews is a worry but I was dreaming that the "reviews" would be correct and that having something that screwed into the front of the lens would be more convenient that fitting extension tubes. I just can't believe that putting more glass in front of the lens will not alter the quality.
Nov 28, 2016 10:29:39 #
Hi,
The ease of use is something that appealed to me as well, but the lack of specs and performance claims caused me concern , hence looking to see if fellow Hoggers had any experience.
The ease of use is something that appealed to me as well, but the lack of specs and performance claims caused me concern , hence looking to see if fellow Hoggers had any experience.
rwilson1942 wrote:
Not that it means anything as far as optical perfo... (show quote)
Nov 28, 2016 10:55:15 #
Hammer wrote:
Hi Jerry,
Thanks for that. The last of reviews is a worry but I was dreaming that the "reviews" would be correct and that having something that screwed into the front of the lens would be more convenient that fitting extension tubes. I just can't believe that putting more glass in front of the lens will not alter the quality.
Thanks for that. The last of reviews is a worry but I was dreaming that the "reviews" would be correct and that having something that screwed into the front of the lens would be more convenient that fitting extension tubes. I just can't believe that putting more glass in front of the lens will not alter the quality.
Generally speaking, putting more glass anywhere front or back (TCs) will affect quality. The only question is 'how much'.
I routinely shoot macro with a 1.4X TC and am happy with the quality although I'm sure if I did a pixel level comparison with and without the TC I would see some difference.
The TC is the same brand (Sigma) as the lens and is rated as compatible by Sigma.
Nov 28, 2016 11:07:04 #
Hammer wrote:
Hi,
Wondered if anyone had any experience in using this .
Cant seem to find third party reviews. The blurb on their website etc states wonderful results , no effect on image etc. Difficult to believe. Its also only about $60 so very interested but......
Wondered if anyone had any experience in using this .
Cant seem to find third party reviews. The blurb on their website etc states wonderful results , no effect on image etc. Difficult to believe. Its also only about $60 so very interested but......
Where did you see the $60 price?
Everywhere I've look list the price at around $170-$180.
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Nov 28, 2016 15:06:52 #
Hi,
Thanks , I just can't see how the image cannot be affected when more glass is involved, they seemed to be claiming the dream
Thanks , I just can't see how the image cannot be affected when more glass is involved, they seemed to be claiming the dream
rwilson1942 wrote:
Generally speaking, putting more glass anywhere front or back (TCs) will affect quality. The only question is 'how much'.
I routinely shoot macro with a 1.4X TC and am happy with the quality although I'm sure if I did a pixel level comparison with and without the TC I would see some difference.
The TC is the same brand (Sigma) as the lens and is rated as compatible by Sigma.
I routinely shoot macro with a 1.4X TC and am happy with the quality although I'm sure if I did a pixel level comparison with and without the TC I would see some difference.
The TC is the same brand (Sigma) as the lens and is rated as compatible by Sigma.
Nov 28, 2016 15:08:24 #
Hi
It was part of a review , that I think was written by the vendors , don't remember seeing $170 so I could not have been looking at the correct place, was probably looking at the shipping costs !
It was part of a review , that I think was written by the vendors , don't remember seeing $170 so I could not have been looking at the correct place, was probably looking at the shipping costs !
rwilson1942 wrote:
Where did you see the $60 price?
Everywhere I've look list the price at around $170-$180.
Everywhere I've look list the price at around $170-$180.
Nov 28, 2016 16:04:52 #
Hammer wrote:
Hi
It was part of a review , that I think was written by the vendors , don't remember seeing $170 so I could not have been looking at the correct place, was probably looking at the shipping costs !
It was part of a review , that I think was written by the vendors , don't remember seeing $170 so I could not have been looking at the correct place, was probably looking at the shipping costs !
It's very confusing, now when I did a search I found prices from around $65 to $104.
this time I didn't see any of the $170 range prices????
I might be willing to try it for $65. None of the big on line shops, B&H, Adorama, etc. seem to carry it however.
Nov 28, 2016 22:13:39 #
NiSi 77 mm close-up lens: http://www.nisidigital.com/en/media/show/813a146a-c249-cf42-09a4-08cfdec456d2
This type of lens is known as an 'add-on' or 'diopter' close-up lens. I own and use a Raynox M-150 'add-on' close-up lens, diopter power 4.8. Attached to my Nikkor 105G, I can capture 2:1 mag.
Read more here: FAQ: Extension Tubes vs Bellows vs Tele-Extenders vs Add-on "Close-Up" Diopter Lenses at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26496-1.html
This type of lens is known as an 'add-on' or 'diopter' close-up lens. I own and use a Raynox M-150 'add-on' close-up lens, diopter power 4.8. Attached to my Nikkor 105G, I can capture 2:1 mag.
Read more here: FAQ: Extension Tubes vs Bellows vs Tele-Extenders vs Add-on "Close-Up" Diopter Lenses at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26496-1.html
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Nov 28, 2016 23:59:54 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
NiSi 77 mm close-up lens: http://www.nisidigital.com/en/media/show/813a146a-c249-cf42-09a4-08cfdec456d2
This type of lens is known as an 'add-on' or 'diopter' close-up lens. I own and use a Raynox M-150 'add-on' close-up lens, diopter power 4.8. Attached to my Nikkor 105G, I can capture 2:1 mag.
Read more here: FAQ: Extension Tubes vs Bellows vs Tele-Extenders vs Add-on "Close-Up" Diopter Lenses at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26496-1.html
This type of lens is known as an 'add-on' or 'diopter' close-up lens. I own and use a Raynox M-150 'add-on' close-up lens, diopter power 4.8. Attached to my Nikkor 105G, I can capture 2:1 mag.
Read more here: FAQ: Extension Tubes vs Bellows vs Tele-Extenders vs Add-on "Close-Up" Diopter Lenses at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26496-1.html
from your link
Left: Not installing NiSi 77mm close-up lens , shooting at minimum focus distance （magnification is about 1:1）
Right: Installing NiSi 77mm close-up lens , shooting at minimum focus distance （magnification is about 2:1）
Bottom: Compared with 100% partial screenshot of real shot sample, there are no differences between the two pictures expect a little decline in acutance. But don’t forget that the NiSi 77 mm close-up lenses improve the magnification about 0.2 times. So the image quality is ok if we are not strict to acutance.
it isn't easy reading but it seems to be a 2 element coated diopter i think they are saying that with the lens they are using it can already get 1:1 magnification (life size at minimum focusing distance ) and 2:1 twice life size with the diopter attached.
If the IQ is good it shouldn't lose light like a rear extension tube would. Better than the single element diopters you see on ebay but isn't the lens they are using also a macro lens going 1:1 as is?
Nov 29, 2016 06:21:19 #
I use the Canon 500D on the Canon 300mm f/4L and the Tamron 70-200mm F/2.8 with very satisfactory results. The price of the 77mm is >$100./ Sometimes can be picked up at a good $ on eBay.
Nov 29, 2016 06:59:53 #
I fancy giving it a go but somehow know that I am going to be disappointed.
rwilson1942 wrote:
It's very confusing, now when I did a search I found prices from around $65 to $104.
this time I didn't see any of the $170 range prices????
I might be willing to try it for $65. None of the big on line shops, B&H, Adorama, etc. seem to carry it however.
this time I didn't see any of the $170 range prices????
I might be willing to try it for $65. None of the big on line shops, B&H, Adorama, etc. seem to carry it however.
Nov 29, 2016 09:07:46 #
The 'purchase online' link on the Nisi site takes you to the Nisi store on the UK Amazon site.
The just describe it as "NiSi Lens for Camera' and the price is 74.99 British Pounds.
The just describe it as "NiSi Lens for Camera' and the price is 74.99 British Pounds.
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