Tiffen Close-up Filters: samples

[tommy_t]

I just got the Tiffen +7 +10 Close-up filters for my s30...here are some comparisons...

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ttrojniak/0x.jpg

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ttrojniak/10x.jpg

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ttrojniak/17x.jpg

[sean000]

Thanks for posting the examples! I've been meaning to post some samples with my Tiffen lenses as well, but it has been a busy week.

Well done!

[dfarina]

tommy_t
I got the same set-up as you,but one thing I have found is that you can use the zoom to get even closer.Without the close-up lenses the zoom can't get you any closer,but with the close-up,zoom can get you closer and still remain in focus.This is a sample of a spider that is the size of a pea.
http://www.pbase.com/image/16045611/large

[tommy_t]

Took me a bit to figure it out. But here is the closest i could get it...

http://home.cogeco.ca/~ttrojniak/Picture-062.jpg

Thanks for the tip!

[eagles_creek]

Hello tommy_t,

i have some questions that i need your advise...

1) What is the dist between the cam and your subject?

2) Did you stack up the filters (+17)?

3) Was macro mode on?

4) Was the cam zoomed all the way out to its max?

5) What was the aperture and f stops setting used?

May i know why did you decide to get the tiffen close-up filters over marco lens?

What do you think of the kenko marco lens?

I just got my adaptor and looking at marco lens to take marco shots of insects,but couldn't really decide between kenko marco lens and tiffen close-up filters...

Thanks alot for your help!

[tommy_t]

Hello, here are the settings...

Distance: appx. 2-3 inches
Filters: +10 +7 stacked
Shooting Mode: Auto
Macro: on
Shutter: 1/320s
Zoom: 17.5mm
Aperture: 4.3475
F-number: 4.5

I decided to get the Tiffen close-up lens because, at the time, it was the only one I could find that had +17. I did not know a macro lens was available. Kenko was my second choice. I am using a kenko polarizer and I like it.

Hope this helps.

[eagles_creek]

Wow tommy_t,

that was a fast reply!

I am impressed by the dist......2-3 inches? That really close !!!

Thanks alot for your help man!

Have you ever compare pics taken by a kenko marco lens?

Well,just wanna know the difference in quality....

[CyberDyneSystems]

I have a dumb question,. :)

Are these "filters" just standard threaded filters that would work to an extent with any camera? Or are they designed for your particular type of camera?

The pictures are amazing. I have no macro right now,. and am trying to decide what route to go.

[tommy_t]

These are 37mm thread filters mounted on a S30 via lens adapter.

Close-up filter (http://www.bugeyedigital.com/product_main/tif-cu710.html)

Lens adapter (http://www.bugeyedigital.com/product_main/ckc-s30s40ad.html)

[CyberDyneSystems]

Thank you Tommy :D

[tommy_t]

Here are some more...

A spider web
http://home.cogeco.ca/~ttrojniak/01.jpg

Another spider web
http://home.cogeco.ca/~ttrojniak/02.jpg

A fly of some sort
http://home.cogeco.ca/~ttrojniak/03.jpg

[dfarina]

Here are more samples.....
http://www.pbase.com/image/17170438/large
http://www.pbase.com/image/17170456/large

PS........Can anyone explain how I can embed an image in REAL simple terms,for the life of me I can't figure it out???

[warrenpass]

Gents,

Have either of you used either the Canon Telephoto converter or other 3rd party lenses?