Magnifying lens
Aug 3, 2017 18:30:32 #
Ricardo Palacios wrote:
I am new to this forum. I investigate traffic accidents and sometimes I have to photograph small things like the filament inside a headlight or tail lamp bulb. I was told that there was an inexpensive magnifying lens that goes over your regular lens. I currently use a Cannon Rebel T3 with a Cannon Zoom lens EF-5 18-55 mm lens. Any advise would be appreciated. Thank you,
Try a single element close-up filter.
I used them for years until I could afford something else. Got pretty good results and used smaller apertures. For what you do it should be just fine. If you see you want better at least you are not out much and you can still us it on small flowers etc.
Here is a doublet for a bit more money: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&O=&Q=&ap=y&c3api=1876%2C%7Bcreative%7D%2C%7Bkeyword%7D&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3szdr4681QIViDuBCh31_wd7EAYYASABEgJCgPD_BwE&is=REG&m=Y&sku=94232
Here is a single element set: https://www1.crutchfield.com/p_762A405CUS/Hoya-HMC-Close-up-Filter-Set-II-1-2-4-40-5mm.html?tp=13259&awkw=281590875060&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=177737755149&awdv=c&awug=9006810
Try them they should do just fine.
Aug 3, 2017 20:39:03 #
Kissel vonKeister
Loc: Georgia
aellman wrote:
I have a set of three magnifying front end accessory lenses, a 2x, 4x, and 10x. They work very well and are inexpensive.
I would try this first before spending a lot of money. I bet they'll do what you need. >Alan
I would try this first before spending a lot of money. I bet they'll do what you need. >Alan
Good advice indeed.
Aug 3, 2017 23:48:00 #
Use a Raynox lens. This clamps over your lens, and is very sharp, unlike most attachable lenses, b/c it has corrective elements. Professionals use it for close-up photography. Comes in different magnifying powers, and they can be combined. You will need to know the diameter of your lens filter to know the size of the clamp to get with it. Sold on Amazon, but probably from other places too.
Aug 4, 2017 01:01:28 #
Jimmy T wrote:
Please consider the Canon 500D close up dual eleme... (show quote)
Jimmy has a great suggestion. 500d will give what you want. I suggest you buy the larger diameter so it will fit on each of your lens.
Aug 4, 2017 20:44:24 #
Bobspez wrote:
Macro lenses and add on magnifying lenses have a v... (show quote)
A 2x front end lens should give him adequate magnification without overly collapsing the depth of field.
For less than 10 bucks it's worth it for him to do a test.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.