Ok, I am in: I am buying the 100 Macro. Do I really also need the Kenko tubes? Are they useful to combine with the macro lens?
corinto Senior Member 397 posts Joined Oct 2005 Location: Santiago, Chile More info | Aug 10, 2006 21:06 | #1 Ok, I am in: I am buying the 100 Macro. Do I really also need the Kenko tubes? Are they useful to combine with the macro lens? Julio.
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liza Cream of the Crop 11,386 posts Likes: 1 Joined Feb 2005 Location: Mayberry More info | Aug 10, 2006 21:20 | #2  Permanent banYou don't need tubes, but they are nice for greater than 1:1 magnification.
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AirBrontosaurus Goldmember  3,814 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana More info | Aug 10, 2006 23:38 | #3 Both shot with the canon 100mm f/2.8 and Kenko tubes:  And a katydid (click on the picture for fullsize):   I recommend you get the tubues. They are great! Chris | My Flickr
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OmriAlon Cream of the Crop  More info | Aug 10, 2006 23:47 | #4 I do NOT think you should get the tubes with the lens. I think you need to learn macro for some months and then, when you are good, get the tubes. Omri Alon | Flickr
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AirBrontosaurus Goldmember 3,814 posts Likes: 1 Joined Sep 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana More info | Omri Alon wrote: I do NOT think you should get the tubes with the lens. I think you need to learn macro for some months and then, when you are good, get the tubes. Good point. Don't just start with the tubes. Focusing/composing at 2:1 is very tough. Get a few shots under your belt before taking this on. Chris | My Flickr
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SoaringUSAEagle Daddy Of The Crop  10,814 posts Likes: 3 Joined Dec 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY More info | Aug 11, 2006 00:20 | #6 Holy spider batman.... that is definitely a closeeeee uppp!!!! 5D4 | 50 1.4 | 85L II | 24-70L II | 70-200 2.8L IS II
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The spider photo convinced me: it will take a lot of practice to master that setup. I will stick to the lens for a while. And I will use that money to get the TC to go with my 70-200 f/4. Julio.
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jerseycowboy Member 81 posts Joined Feb 2005 Location: NJ More info | Aug 11, 2006 13:31 | #8 i don't think i'd get that close to a "jumping" spider. probably drop my lens as i run around screaming like a little girl
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I guess you would have to use a 1200mm lens + a 500mm tube Julio.
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Wilt Reader's Digest Condensed version of War and Peace [POTN Vol 1]  More info | Aug 11, 2006 17:44 | #10 corinto wrote: I guess you would have to use a 1200mm lens + a 500mm tube Looks more like a 500mm lens and a 1200mm tube, to get that extreme magnfication without putting yourself into jumping distance of a jumping spider! You need to give me OK to edit your image and repost! Keep POTN alive and well with member support https://photography-on-the.net/forum/donate.php
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The spider wouldn't dare jump into such a menacing weapon. Julio.
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