135L + Extension Tube EF 12 II for ring shot

DNS · 2nd of July 2012 (Mon)

Is this extension tube enough for ring and other details shots? I don't want to buy another macro lens for just a couple shots at the wedding.

Thanks!

LordV · 3rd of July 2012 (Tue)

Don't think you will get enough magnification. Lens is too long and the tube too short. That tube or a 25mm tube on a 50mm lens would be better
Brian v.

Canon Bob · 3rd of July 2012 (Tue)

You'll frame 120mm x 80mm at minimum focus (on a full frame body).....that's 0.33x magnification. A little cropping thrown in and you're at 1/2 life size without having lost too much quality.

I think it's worth a try.

Bob

2nd of July 2012 (Mon)	#1
DNS Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 33	135L + Extension Tube EF 12 II for ring shot Is this extension tube enough for ring and other details shots? I don't want to buy another macro lens for just a couple shots at the wedding. Thanks!

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LordV Macro Photo-Lord of the Year 2006 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Worthing UK Posts: 45,995 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 135L + Extension Tube EF 12 II for ring shot Don't think you will get enough magnification. Lens is too long and the tube too short. That tube or a 25mm tube on a 50mm lens would be better Brian v. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/ http://www.lordv.smugmug.com/ Macro Hints and tips http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=807056 Canon 20D, Canon 40D, Canon 5D mk2, Sigma 105mm EX macro, Tamron 90mm macro, Canon MPE-65,18-55 kit lens X2, canon 200mm F2.8 L, Tamron 28-70mm xrdi, Other assorted bits

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Canon Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Poitou-Charentes, France Posts: 1,624	Re: 135L + Extension Tube EF 12 II for ring shot You'll frame 120mm x 80mm at minimum focus (on a full frame body).....that's 0.33x magnification. A little cropping thrown in and you're at 1/2 life size without having lost too much quality. I think it's worth a try. Bob __________________ 1Dx (2), 1D4, 5D2 (IR)>> EF600L, EF400L, EF300L, EF300L, EF200L, EF200LII, EF180L, EF135L, EF100L, EF85LII, EF50L, EF35L, EF24LII, EF24-70L, EF24-105L, TS-E24LII, TS-E45, TS-E90, MP-E65, EF135SF, Zeiss 15/2.8, 21/2.8, 25/2, 28/2.8, 35/1.4, 35/2, 50/1.4, 50/2, 85/1.4, 100/2, T/C's, L-SC and a WIFE!

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