Trying out the cheap set of extension tubes today.....
Titus213 Cream of the Crop  More info | Sep 10, 2013 23:18 | #1 Trying out the cheap set of extension tubes today..... Dave
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LordV Macro Photo-Lord of the Year 2006  More info | Sep 11, 2013 01:08 | #2 Good capture- lovely colours http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/
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Warl0rd Goldmember  2,230 posts Likes: 153 Joined Aug 2008 Location: Portugal More info | Sep 11, 2013 05:02 | #3 What lens are you using the extension tubes on? The image doesn't seem very sharp... Paulo
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Sep 11, 2013 09:57 | #4 Thank you. Warl0rd wrote in post #16287249  What lens are you using the extension tubes on? The image doesn't seem very sharp... Using a really cheap set of fully manual extension tubes on my Tamron 28-75/2.8. I prefer them on my 85/1.8 but it's out on loan. Dave
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Poyatos Goldmember  More info | Sep 11, 2013 11:33 | #5 Agree that the subject could be sharper but nevertheless the background is beautifully diffused and this helps define the spider. Alex
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Tibouchina Member  155 posts Joined Aug 2010 Location: South West England More info | Sep 11, 2013 15:34 | #6 You'll definitely get better results when you get the 85mm back. Zooms can react oddly with extension tubes. 400D, 600D, 12-24mm Tokina, 28mm f2.8, 28-135mm IS, 50mm f2.5 compact macro, Tamron 90mm macro, 55-250mm IS, Sigma 180mm EX HSM Macro
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Sep 11, 2013 23:19 | #7 Poyatos wrote in post #16288141 Agree that the subject could be sharper but nevertheless the background is beautifully diffused and this helps define the spider. Thank you Poyatos. I've been looking at the other work here and I definitely have a much to learn. Tibouchina wrote in post #16288864 You'll definitely get better results when you get the 85mm back. Zooms can react oddly with extension tubes. Well, my Tamron is a bit long in the tooth and showing its age. Loose all over. Coupled (even more loosely) with the extension tubes it is an issue. Dave
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Warl0rd Goldmember 2,230 posts Likes: 153 Joined Aug 2008 Location: Portugal More info | Sep 12, 2013 03:52 | #8 Yeah they work better with a prime lens. keep them coming Paulo
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Sep 13, 2013 19:52 | #9 Thanks Paulo, I plan on keeping at it. Dave
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LesterWareham Moderator  More info | Sep 14, 2013 08:07 | #10 Nice shot Dave. My Photography Home Page
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