Zoom Extention Tube
Jul 15, 2013 07:17:08 #
Anybody try this yet?
http://www.adorama.com/MCHETNK.html?utm_source=Mirror+Lockup&utm_campaign=7%2F14&utm_medium=email
http://www.adorama.com/MCHETNK.html?utm_source=Mirror+Lockup&utm_campaign=7%2F14&utm_medium=email
Jul 15, 2013 07:47:39 #
I know nothing about it but I just Googled it & most reviews are not very favourable. According to the reviews, there are issues with AF & metering. I assume it is supposed to have the same function as a 3 tube set, but by extending the length by zooming, rather than adding more tubes/rings.
Jul 15, 2013 08:09:47 #
Byon Peterson just posted about this, But after i also read the reviews I will stay with my extension tube set
Jul 15, 2013 08:55:41 #
mborn wrote:
Byon Peterson just posted about this, But after i also read the reviews I will stay with my extension tube set
Same here. :thumbup:
Jul 15, 2013 12:59:36 #
I like the idea of a zoom auto-extension tube.
This product was discussed (and side-tracked) yesterday: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-133093-1.html
This product was discussed (and side-tracked) yesterday: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-133093-1.html
Jul 15, 2013 13:07:57 #
mborn wrote:
I read the reviews as well-- and posted on this. Byon Peterson just posted about this, But after i also read the reviews I will stay with my extension tube set
Several of them infer a definite lack of knowledge about macro photography and the proper use of extension tubes, so I would take those reviews with a grain of salt.
Am I getting one? No. For now, I'll continue to use my Kenkos....
Do I think this idea has merit? Absolutely.
I'd love to test it and do a review for them-- but not enough to buy.
Jul 15, 2013 13:10:05 #
DOOK wrote:
I read the complaints, and it is obvious to me that the reviewers are not experienced macro-photographers. As an example, one complained about problems with zoom lenses, another about use with a 300-mm lens. Also complaints about metering, which is moot because most serious macro-photographers shoot manual exposure. Novice photographers expect new equipment to be magical, because they have not yet grasped the fundamentals of macro-photography. ALL of the problems cited also occur with normal auto-extension tubes.I know nothing about it but I just Googled it & most reviews are not very favourable. According to the reviews, there are issues with AF & metering.
I use a set of Kenko auto-tubes, and have no need to augment at this time.
Jul 15, 2013 14:09:17 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Totally concur....I read the complaints, and it is obvious to me tha... (show quote)
Jul 15, 2013 14:26:53 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I too, take all reviews of any product with a grain of salt...There are too many "photographers" out there who really don't know what they are doing & if they don't know how a product works, will trash it in a review...Hell, until I bought a used D300, I used to use a Nikon D70s with my older manual focus lenses. That meant, no metering of any sort, in any mode (unlike the D300 where it will meter in "M" or "A" modes)...I guess people aren't willing to "work" for a shot...I read the complaints, and it is obvious to me tha... (show quote)
Jul 15, 2013 15:42:00 #
I do a bit of reversed lens stuff from time to time and I can see where it would be very useful if it works well.
Jul 16, 2013 06:12:56 #
That's what I figured, NG...I subscribe to Brian Peterson PPSOP and he did a video on Mup (mirror up macro) using it but only made mention of it...not a review, that's why I asked here. I didn't think much of it fact that he did nothing but mention it.
Jul 16, 2013 23:01:06 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
I played around with it but I couldn't make anything special happen. It may be my fault.
Jul 16, 2013 23:03:19 #
olcoach wrote:
Nikon or Canon mount?I played around with it but I couldn't make anything special happen. It may be my fault.
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