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Old 20th of February 2009 (Fri)   #1
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Default Canon 100mm... how many x life-size with extension tubes?

Title says it all. What's the max magnification factor of the Canon 100mm with extension tubes?
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Default Re: Canon 100mm... how many x life-size with extension tubes?

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Title says it all. What's the max magnification factor of the Canon 100mm with extension tubes?
With 68mm of ext tubes (kenko set) you'll get 2:1

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