Less costly 100mm Macro Lens
Apr 26, 2013 11:02:47 #
Can anyone recommend a less costly 100mm Macro lens for my Canon digital rebel XT 350D than the canon lens? Would like to keep the price around $100
Apr 26, 2013 11:18:07 #
Not a cat in hells chance
Hello and welcome
$100, let us ALL know and we will buy 1000 between us
Are you sure you don't mean $1000
Hello and welcome
$100, let us ALL know and we will buy 1000 between us
Are you sure you don't mean $1000
Apr 26, 2013 11:20:27 #
you can buy a used manual focus macro lens with m42 lens mount, like Zeiss or Takumar, with a simple m 42 to EOS converter. even less expensive, try Vivitar. there are other marks. you loose auto focus but anyway for macro you don't need it. you also loose auto exposure-that depends on the way you work. for working outside you might find it difficult. with flash it is not a problem at all.
Apr 26, 2013 11:21:46 #
No, I mean $100.00. I am a retired senior citizen living on a social security check (small). Really would like to have a 100mm macro but simply cannot afford 500 to 1000 for a Canon lens.
Apr 26, 2013 11:22:05 #
gabe wrote:
Can anyone recommend a less costly 100mm Macro lens for my Canon digital rebel XT 350D than the canon lens? Would like to keep the price around $100
Good luck! :)
Apr 26, 2013 11:23:32 #
YRS! This route has been mentioned to me but have as yet to find one of the Vivatar lens have checked eBay, Amazon and Craigs list for Atlanta, with no luck.
Apr 26, 2013 11:24:40 #
$100 macro lens? Doesn't exist. You can however purchase extension tubes or macro filters for less than $40. There of course is a huge difference between a macro lens and extension tubes or macro filters, but that's the price you pay for saving money.
Apr 26, 2013 11:25:16 #
Here are some of the GOOD options
Extension tubes, though you get what you pay for
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auto-Extension-Tube-set-for-Canon-EF-EF-s-Macro-Close-up-13mm-21mm-and-31mm-/261073374548?pt=UK_Photography_CameraLenses_Lens_caps_hoods_adaptors_ET&hash=item3cc92f8d54
Close up lens COKIN, you will need an attachment ring and holder as well
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KOOD-P-SERIES-CLOSE-UP-4-DIOPTRE-LENS-FILTER-FITS-COKIN-P-SYSTEM-/190788637198?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item2c6be3920e
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cokin-P-Series-Camera-Filter-Holder-Genuine-NEW-/181119544890?pt=UK_Photography_Adapter_Rings&hash=item2a2b90ee3a
AND whatever size ring for your filter thread
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/67mm-Metal-Ring-Adapter-for-Cokin-P-Series-Filter-Holder-/170860717388?pt=UK_Photography_Adapter_Rings&hash=item27c817a54c
Extension tubes, though you get what you pay for
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Auto-Extension-Tube-set-for-Canon-EF-EF-s-Macro-Close-up-13mm-21mm-and-31mm-/261073374548?pt=UK_Photography_CameraLenses_Lens_caps_hoods_adaptors_ET&hash=item3cc92f8d54
Close up lens COKIN, you will need an attachment ring and holder as well
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KOOD-P-SERIES-CLOSE-UP-4-DIOPTRE-LENS-FILTER-FITS-COKIN-P-SYSTEM-/190788637198?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_CameraAccessories_CameraLensesFilters_JN&hash=item2c6be3920e
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cokin-P-Series-Camera-Filter-Holder-Genuine-NEW-/181119544890?pt=UK_Photography_Adapter_Rings&hash=item2a2b90ee3a
AND whatever size ring for your filter thread
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/67mm-Metal-Ring-Adapter-for-Cokin-P-Series-Filter-Holder-/170860717388?pt=UK_Photography_Adapter_Rings&hash=item27c817a54c
Apr 26, 2013 11:38:27 #
Look for an old manual focus lens they are out there just have to be patient you could also look at the Raynox products they work very well
http://www.raynox.co.jp/english/dcr/dcr250/indexdcr250eg.htm
You could use one of these on one of your existing lens
http://www.raynox.co.jp/english/dcr/dcr250/indexdcr250eg.htm
You could use one of these on one of your existing lens
Apr 26, 2013 11:40:53 #
Tank you so much for your several items. I will check them more closely now.
Apr 26, 2013 11:41:18 #
Do you need "True Macro" or just "Close Up?" Insect heads would be considered true macro shooting, whereas pictures of flowers would be close up. There are many low cost options for shooting flowers and the like but real macro shooting requires more serious equipment. As JR mentioned, extension tubes will get you pretty close. Good Luck Gabe, and welcome
Apr 26, 2013 11:42:30 #
Apr 26, 2013 11:43:59 #
Actually I need both "true" and "close" Am patiently searching the web every day. Thanks
Apr 26, 2013 11:46:09 #
Here is a Flikr group for the Raynox DCR250
http://www.flickr.com/groups/raynoxdcr250/
And here is one for other Raynox
http://www.flickr.com/groups/596888@N25/
http://www.flickr.com/groups/raynoxdcr250/
And here is one for other Raynox
http://www.flickr.com/groups/596888@N25/
Apr 26, 2013 11:49:45 #
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