Great stuff, thank you! I'm not sure if someone else mentioned in the comments below, but another pro for the tubes that wasn't mentioned is the fact that the tubes can be used on all your lenses with the same mount, no matter what size of front element thread. For me that feels like it puts it above the rest of the options because I have a ton of lenses with different front element sizes.
Thanks. Nice review. There’s nothing like macro photography to reveal just how much dust there is in the world. It’s a never ending battle for studio photographers.
I recently purchased the reverse lens adaptor but it doesn't work on my Canon M50. It does work on my rebel t6. I have the extension tube as well, I like them. Can't wait to get a proper macro lens.
I use the close up filters on my smaller sensor Canon PowerShot G12. I tried them on my Nikon D3100, but to be honest the image quality on the smaller sensor camera came out better than the DSLR. What I found is that I needed to use no more than a +4 filter, and to have the G12 zoomed in at least halfway to avoid the out of focus fringe areas. That yielded some very nice results for me. With the D3100, I always had to crop the image if I used the close up filters since the larger sensor uses more of the surface area of the lens. I tried the reverse adapter and even though it worked very well in the store, I'm mostly in areas with a high probability of getting dirt in the rear element of the lens. That became a non option for me. I like and appreciate the way you did this video, it was very informative and useful. P.S. I do believe you lose about a stop of light with the close up filters, so the more light on the subject, the better the image will come out.
Also, anyone reading this (who reads the comments?) please avoid Insignia extension tubes from Best Buy. The insides are a glossy plastic that bounce light and will cause flares on your sensor, making your shots almost completely unusable.
Used "real" 3rd party macro lens is a good option. I have my Tamron 90mm f2,5 SP macro (manual focus!) for 2 decades now, bought him used for peanuts even back then, used that lens thru 4 different camera systems and it still rocks...
Man, you just saved me money and I purchased Laowa 60mm macro lens and extension tubes with contacts (using with 35mm f/1.8). Your videos are the best!
One of the most affordable way to get into the high magnification photo or video shooting is to use enlarging lens. Good examples are lenses like: Schneider 28 mm f/4 Componon. With different length of extension,you can get good quality image from 1.9 X Magnification,up to 8 X Magnification. Preferred mounting : Reversed.
There are also variable telescopic tubes like Pentax helicoid extension tube or Olympus OM Telescopic Auto Tube 65-116. I use Pentax helicoid extension tube (together with regular extension tubes),to get 2X magnification with Rodenstock Apo-Rodagon-D 2X 1:4.5 f=75mm and Nikon D610. I use M42 to Nikon F adapters) Helicoid tube acts as fine focusing mechanism.German company Zork makes brand helicoid extension tubes.
I got even closer and clearer photos with an iPhone SE and Ölloclip or Moment 12x Macro Lens Which allows you to place the camera 2 cm to 1 cm away from the object you are photographing, instead of having to stand a foot away or so and zoom in. No zooming is necessary. It's like an eye loupe placed over the front of your lens. Super macro photography and it's the size of a five cent piece
I haven't been shooting for long, but about a year ago I went and purchased close up filters and tubes, never felt comfortable with reversing. I stopped carrying the tubes after about 3 months of never using them. I really only use the x2 and x10 of the Close Up filters as well.
The main pro not mentioned here with the macro tubes is that you can use your entire lens collection with them. It's that and the image quality that lead me to my purchase of the tubes. You can only use your lenses that fit the other options and in most cases, not all of your lenses.
I have a second hand set of electric macro tubes. With the bayonet mounts between each one they're quick and easy to add and change, basically the same time and barely harder than a normal lens change.
Thank you for this! I recently got extension tubes for my G7 but found them inconvenient because i had to take the lens off, I just bought the close up filters
thanks, was looking for a vintage macro lens and then realized I had my father close up filters he used on a SMC Pentax-M 50mm 1.7. I like it and not disappointed by the quality
I was wondering about something like this. Option 2 is what will work best for me. I use the KiT lens from the D3300, and it seems they have a lens set for that one :)
This morning I had to take macro pictures of someone's eyes for medical revision and I couldn't get close enough, so I bumped the contrast and sharpness on pic style, then I croppped.... very close. And though it worked I got curious about some macro options, Imma go for the macro tubes
Good advice and overview. I have experimented with various options. I have been using the Close-Up filter set and they work pretty well. Easy to use, no bulk or weight and you keep the camera's auto-exposure and AF (although I use manual focus). The only trade-off is the decrease in image quality as you say; the edges can be softer and distorted plus you get some chromatic aberration and specular highlights but they are good fun!
I was starting to write something after I saw what you did and flipped the lens and exposed it but I heard you say the repercussions and thank you for telling people it lol. I even get paranoid swapping lenses on shoots when filming where I currently live. So much salt in the air, dust and sand flying.
For me shooting macro less "time consuming" was opting for helicoid adapters. They act as normal adapters, but when I want to get closer I only have to rotate the adapter to move the lens forward and achieve a macro or near macro shot. If you buy more than one you can stack them (some M42 to M42 are of different lengths and are adaptable with either m39 lenses from one side and to different cameras with some inexpensive _slim_ adapters).There are also helicoids for Leica M lenses, but I think some mounts are not available. I don't know if there is a helicoid adapter for old Oly Pen-F for example, nor for Minolta MD... By the way they are a little bit over 20$, I bought a M42 that extends from about 27mm (the normal lenght of an m42 mount for Sony E cameras) to 52mm for about 35€. I can get very close shots.
There are some rather cheap tilt adapters on ebay etc. They are a bit fiddly to use but they offer you to get some control over the fov in your macro shots. Definitely worth a look!
Nice comparisons man. Couldn't agree more with the time consuming nature of the tubes. I have a set and always intend to use them on a shoot, where possible, but get frustrated at the amount of time it takes to fit them to lens and camera and then remove them, add another bit, etc etc Haven't heard of reverse one but I'm also concerned about having my rear open to the elements .... ummm .... yeah ....
Awesome. I just did a few macro videos this past week as well. One on camera extension tubes (like you did - in fact I'm giving one away for commenters this month), and the other was a hack to get any lens, with no new equipment, to be macro (good for trying out for those new to macro). Thanks for sharing the other two options. Great to see the comparisons. Solid video. Well done! Terrance
although i love the macro tubes you forgot to mention they make you loose a lot of light. like the extension you had there probably lost you 2 stops of light. :p just something to keep in mind. nice flash is also recommended for macro
I tried both extension tubes and reverse adapter at the same time with 15-45mm lens, magnification is crazy for such low price. But of course it's a pain in the ass to use, since i lose all the controls, and i have to move lens very close to subject. But it's really fun thing to do.
Awesome video! I always love having some macro options for photos and videos. However, I have to ask: What do you think the relationship between Marco Rings (or other macro options you mentioned) AND IBIS is? (i.e. what should I set my IBIS to?) Here is my theory (needs testing though): 1. Investigate the Magnification of your lens on its own(either on an official website or photograph a ruler and compare it to sensor size) 2. Insert your macro option (rings or filters) and photograph a ruler. 3. Compare the two: Divide Macro/Standard and get X (e.g. let's say you have a 50mm with a magnification of 0.2, with some tubes, you get it to 1:1, so 1/0.2 = 5) 4. Multiply X with Focal Length (e.g. For that same 50mm lens that works great on its own with IBIS 50, When you attach the tubes, you switch to 5*50 = 250 IBIS) Here's why I think this is right: - IBIS deals with an image captured on the sensor. It knows your sensor size and you insert the Focal Length, technically speaking: Taking a picture with a 50mm lens with 0.2 magnification and zoomin in on it to x5 should give you the same frame as the macro rings do that achieve a 1:1 magnification therefore, there should be exactly 5x more movement that needs compensation. I would love to see you do more tests. I will also have a try when I have more time. tl;dr: MacroIBIS = MacroMagnification/StandardLensMagnification * LensFocalLength (magnification is found on websites or calculated by photographing a ruler or math paper and Dividing the number of cm or inches that 'made it' in the shot by your sensor's width)
I just found your video snd first I like the voice...not too fast and calming down voice (If I may say) and I can understand all your explained us...thanks for the 3 Tips...really useful for me a new macro-freaks...😍👍🏻👍🏻 many thanks
Nice video. Very informative. It's impressive what all we can do with cameras now day even on a very tight budget. I generally reverse mount an old lens that has a manual apurture ring. I use the lens just for this purpose.
Sweet! Which option in your opinion would work best for macro video shots, for example shooting wedding ring macro shots? I like how the close up filters are looking.
Another option I stumbled on... Due to 'register' or ' flange focal distance' differences leading to some makes of lenses mounted on a different make camera using a cheap adapter ring will not allow focus to infinity, or worse, only focus to a few feet... I found that using a vintage Pentax 50mm f2 - P/K Mount on Nikon I could only focus very close up.. 1 or 2 inches.. like Macro. Also while on this subject M42 on Nikon is quite usable yet will not yield focus to infinity, but will on Eos... Nikon, M42 T2, , and OM vintage mount will work to infinity on Eos too.. but it may interest some of you to know when the rear element on a Super Takumar 55mm f2 M42 mount is carefully wound out (lock with a little drop of glue..) that excellent affordable lens will focus to infinity...
I always keep the smallest extension tube set in my bag for weddings to shoot the rings, both video or photo. You do have to be careful to have enough time to switch everything, so I do it while other people are eating.
You get bigger micro I guess but the filters will have some artifact effect which might ruin your photos. But since they are so cheap its worth experimenting
This is amazing! Thanks Caleb, I've been looking for macro options to get some special shots when I'm doing product reviews. I think things like headphones, mice, or keyboards will have an extra wow factor!
Great video, thanks. Did you ever try magnifying lens attachment on end of extension tube? Two of the options together? I just got my extension tube, haven't tried it yet. Took a bunch of photos with magnifying lens attachment x10, not bad.
What about reverse coupled lenses? It’s 11$ Canadian on amazon, gives a much easier magnification calculation, maybe slight image quality loss and light loss, still much easier and cheaper than extension tubes
Haha nice video! I already have that reverse and ordered a electronic tube set which should have arrived in November but never came so another is on its way and I hope that I receive it soon. I am just waiting for this tube so I also could make a RUclips video about this subject. I’m using it on my GH5
Great info, id love some help. So ive never been into photography, but i have a tonnn of pets, small ones too. The smallest ones i have are Thai Micro Crabs. Each crab at LARGEST is 0.4 inches (1cm or less). This means my camera would have to accurately photo a 1cm crab, and its arms. Also it has "pom poms" on each claw, which are hairs that catch algae, itd neat to see those very well too. I also have crested geckos, fish, snails, other larger crabs, bugs, inverts, coral, anenomes, etc. So, all i really know is the info i got from you and a few other videos. I have a budget of around $500, im willing to go a bit higher but id much prefer not to. Can you please help me pick out a great choice of camera for taking photos of the .4 inch crabs? It doesnt need to be a big kit, nor have a ton of tripods or anything. The ability to take videos would be a HUGE bonus, but isnt 100% necessary. Doesnt need to be huge, id prefer smaller. SD, USB, or bluetooth, doesnt matter for me which way it stores. Sorry for the long question, but itd be a Giant help to me if you could point me in the right direction!
Would close up filters work with step up rings? I'm assuming their distance from the front of the lens plays a role in magnification and distance from the subject? If you can't use step up rings, you'd have to buy filters for all your lenses, as opposed to tubes. Cheers, Ben.
I'm not fond of the idea of my rear element being exposed either, or the lens electronics connectors, as the reversing ring would require. I also don't like the light loss and the fact you are stuck with one f-stop, whatever the lens was set to when you removed it. I regularly use a combination of close-up filters and extension tubes, but mostly prefer the filters.
Caleb, you missed the biggest con of a reverse ring, the lack of electronic/any aperture control! It makes focusing/seeing through a viewfinder a chore if you're using the lens that has no manual aperture.
Yeah... I don’t like my rear element exposed either 😜
Fotodiox RB2A is the answer.. It covers the back element+u can control the aperture+u can fit a close up lens filters.
Ha ha funny.
You beat me by 2 years.
yeah if you put another reverse adaptor on the back of the lens then you can put a uv filter screwed on to the new front.
great video, caleb
Great stuff, thank you! I'm not sure if someone else mentioned in the comments below, but another pro for the tubes that wasn't mentioned is the fact that the tubes can be used on all your lenses with the same mount, no matter what size of front element thread. For me that feels like it puts it above the rest of the options because I have a ton of lenses with different front element sizes.
Literally just ordered a MFT extension tube to do some quick and dirty macro. I'm glad this video confirms my purchase wasn't a bad one.
In Macro photography light is king. If you can light the subject and up the fstop a little, it's going to be easier to have the subject in focus.
Thanks. Nice review. There’s nothing like macro photography to reveal just how much dust there is in the world. It’s a never ending battle for studio photographers.
I recently purchased the reverse lens adaptor but it doesn't work on my Canon M50. It does work on my rebel t6. I have the extension tube as well, I like them. Can't wait to get a proper macro lens.
I use the close up filters on my smaller sensor Canon PowerShot G12. I tried them on my Nikon D3100, but to be honest the image quality on the smaller sensor camera came out better than the DSLR. What I found is that I needed to use no more than a +4 filter, and to have the G12 zoomed in at least halfway to avoid the out of focus fringe areas. That yielded some very nice results for me. With the D3100, I always had to crop the image if I used the close up filters since the larger sensor uses more of the surface area of the lens. I tried the reverse adapter and even though it worked very well in the store, I'm mostly in areas with a high probability of getting dirt in the rear element of the lens. That became a non option for me. I like and appreciate the way you did this video, it was very informative and useful.
P.S. I do believe you lose about a stop of light with the close up filters, so the more light on the subject, the better the image will come out.
Also, anyone reading this (who reads the comments?) please avoid Insignia extension tubes from Best Buy. The insides are a glossy plastic that bounce light and will cause flares on your sensor, making your shots almost completely unusable.
Used "real" 3rd party macro lens is a good option. I have my Tamron 90mm f2,5 SP macro (manual focus!) for 2 decades now, bought him used for peanuts even back then, used that lens thru 4 different camera systems and it still rocks...
Man, you just saved me money and I purchased Laowa 60mm macro lens and extension tubes with contacts (using with 35mm f/1.8). Your videos are the best!
One of the most affordable way to get into the high magnification photo or video shooting is to use enlarging lens.
Good examples are lenses like: Schneider 28 mm f/4 Componon. With different length of extension,you can get good quality image from 1.9 X Magnification,up to 8 X Magnification.
Preferred mounting : Reversed.
There are also variable telescopic tubes like Pentax helicoid extension tube or Olympus OM Telescopic Auto Tube 65-116.
I use Pentax helicoid extension tube (together with regular extension tubes),to get 2X magnification with Rodenstock Apo-Rodagon-D 2X 1:4.5 f=75mm and Nikon D610. I use M42 to Nikon F adapters)
Helicoid tube acts as fine focusing mechanism.German company Zork makes brand helicoid extension tubes.
I got even closer and clearer photos with an iPhone SE and Ölloclip or Moment 12x Macro Lens Which allows you to place the camera 2 cm to 1 cm away from the object you are photographing, instead of having to stand a foot away or so and zoom in. No zooming is necessary. It's like an eye loupe placed over the front of your lens. Super macro photography and it's the size of a five cent piece
Super helpful. I needed options for taking photos of miniatures, and this totally answered my questions!
Johnathan Proctor have you used any of these ?
I haven't been shooting for long, but about a year ago I went and purchased close up filters and tubes, never felt comfortable with reversing. I stopped carrying the tubes after about 3 months of never using them. I really only use the x2 and x10 of the Close Up filters as well.
The main pro not mentioned here with the macro tubes is that you can use your entire lens collection with them. It's that and the image quality that lead me to my purchase of the tubes. You can only use your lenses that fit the other options and in most cases, not all of your lenses.
I dont even have a dslr but your videos are top notch quality, always a pleasure to watch them.
I have a second hand set of electric macro tubes. With the bayonet mounts between each one they're quick and easy to add and change, basically the same time and barely harder than a normal lens change.
I think if i use the reversal ring option i would use a cheap manual vintage lens so if i screw it up I won’t have wasted a ton of money.
Brilliant comparison - tremendously informative for a novice like me wanting to get into the macro world!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!😀😀😀
You can combine option 1 and 3, option 1 can be done with a cheap vintage lense if you worry about your rear element.
Thank you for this! I recently got extension tubes for my G7 but found them inconvenient because i had to take the lens off, I just bought the close up filters
Frank The Bunny but with filters you won’t that that much closeup what you get with tube/reverse lens ring.
thanks, was looking for a vintage macro lens and then realized I had my father close up filters he used on a SMC Pentax-M 50mm 1.7. I like it and not disappointed by the quality
i have tried both the extension tubes and the glass filters but at the end i just bought a macro lens because its just the best.
AWESOME!
Spring is on the way!
Here Comes The Bugs!
Thanks alot!!
I want to see the extention tube combined with the close up filter! 😁
Thanks for not trying to drag it past 10min mark. Respect!
I have the tubes on my GH5 and it works with all my lenses and speed booster.
Incredibly useful, well constructed video. I'll be picking some of these up to do miniature photography!
I was wondering about something like this. Option 2 is what will work best for me. I use the KiT lens from the D3300, and it seems they have a lens set for that one :)
Excellent sir! Straight, thorough, and to the point.
This morning I had to take macro pictures of someone's eyes for medical revision and I couldn't get close enough, so I bumped the contrast and sharpness on pic style, then I croppped.... very close. And though it worked I got curious about some macro options, Imma go for the macro tubes
Ebay auction. Bought an old 40-80mm PENTAX macro lens for £1.87 + £2.90 shipping. Came a little moldy, but works a charm after cleaning it. Beat that
Good advice and overview. I have experimented with various options. I have been using the Close-Up filter set and they work pretty well. Easy to use, no bulk or weight and you keep the camera's auto-exposure and AF (although I use manual focus). The only trade-off is the decrease in image quality as you say; the edges can be softer and distorted plus you get some chromatic aberration and specular highlights but they are good fun!
I was starting to write something after I saw what you did and flipped the lens and exposed it but I heard you say the repercussions and thank you for telling people it lol. I even get paranoid swapping lenses on shoots when filming where I currently live. So much salt in the air, dust and sand flying.
For me shooting macro less "time consuming" was opting for helicoid adapters. They act as normal adapters, but when I want to get closer I only have to rotate the adapter to move the lens forward and achieve a macro or near macro shot. If you buy more than one you can stack them (some M42 to M42 are of different lengths and are adaptable with either m39 lenses from one side and to different cameras with some inexpensive _slim_ adapters).There are also helicoids for Leica M lenses, but I think some mounts are not available. I don't know if there is a helicoid adapter for old Oly Pen-F for example, nor for Minolta MD... By the way they are a little bit over 20$, I bought a M42 that extends from about 27mm (the normal lenght of an m42 mount for Sony E cameras) to 52mm for about 35€. I can get very close shots.
Great info.
Nice!! I love that you did 3 macro options side by side. I just uploaded a review of the reverse lens mount, then ran across this today 😂
There are some rather cheap tilt adapters on ebay etc. They are a bit fiddly to use but they offer you to get some control over the fov in your macro shots. Definitely worth a look!
Nice comparisons man. Couldn't agree more with the time consuming nature of the tubes. I have a set and always intend to use them on a shoot, where possible, but get frustrated at the amount of time it takes to fit them to lens and camera and then remove them, add another bit, etc etc Haven't heard of reverse one but I'm also concerned about having my rear open to the elements .... ummm .... yeah ....
Great Test!! I think I need to pick up a set of tubes for close-up work. I hate to add bulk, but the images look stunning.
Awesome. I just did a few macro videos this past week as well. One on camera extension tubes (like you did - in fact I'm giving one away for commenters this month), and the other was a hack to get any lens, with no new equipment, to be macro (good for trying out for those new to macro).
Thanks for sharing the other two options. Great to see the comparisons. Solid video. Well done!
Terrance
although i love the macro tubes you forgot to mention they make you loose a lot of light. like the extension you had there probably lost you 2 stops of light. :p
just something to keep in mind. nice flash is also recommended for macro
Awesome video.
Nice video. Been using the same extension tubes and I don't love it. Will try out those close up filters I think.
I tried both extension tubes and reverse adapter at the same time with 15-45mm lens, magnification is crazy for such low price. But of course it's a pain in the ass to use, since i lose all the controls, and i have to move lens very close to subject. But it's really fun thing to do.
So gooood ! answered all my questions that I was trying to find out about the macro market. Thanks a ton man, always grab bytes from your videos
Awesome video! I always love having some macro options for photos and videos. However, I have to ask:
What do you think the relationship between Marco Rings (or other macro options you mentioned) AND IBIS is? (i.e. what should I set my IBIS to?)
Here is my theory (needs testing though):
1. Investigate the Magnification of your lens on its own(either on an official website or photograph a ruler and compare it to sensor size)
2. Insert your macro option (rings or filters) and photograph a ruler.
3. Compare the two: Divide Macro/Standard and get X (e.g. let's say you have a 50mm with a magnification of 0.2, with some tubes, you get it to 1:1, so 1/0.2 = 5)
4. Multiply X with Focal Length (e.g. For that same 50mm lens that works great on its own with IBIS 50, When you attach the tubes, you switch to 5*50 = 250 IBIS)
Here's why I think this is right: - IBIS deals with an image captured on the sensor. It knows your sensor size and you insert the Focal Length,
technically speaking: Taking a picture with a 50mm lens with 0.2 magnification and zoomin in on it to x5 should give you the same frame as the macro rings do that achieve a 1:1 magnification
therefore, there should be exactly 5x more movement that needs compensation. I would love to see you do more tests. I will also have a try when I have more time.
tl;dr: MacroIBIS = MacroMagnification/StandardLensMagnification * LensFocalLength
(magnification is found on websites or calculated by photographing a ruler or math paper and Dividing the number of cm or inches that 'made it' in the shot by your sensor's width)
Great video - very well explained. I was initially going to go with the close up filters, but you talked me into getting the tubes. Thanks!
I just found your video snd first I like the voice...not too fast and calming down voice (If I may say) and I can understand all your explained us...thanks for the 3 Tips...really useful for me a new macro-freaks...😍👍🏻👍🏻 many thanks
Nice video. Very informative. It's impressive what all we can do with cameras now day even on a very tight budget. I generally reverse mount an old lens that has a manual apurture ring. I use the lens just for this purpose.
WOW i did not expect this. You have given me so much opportunity with these ideas!
dude this is amazing, im going to buy myself some of those macro tubes. absolutely amazing video
Just the video I needed! Can’t wait to get a macro tube and try this. Thank you!
Wow. This is easily my favorite channel on RUclips! Thank you for this!
Sweet! Which option in your opinion would work best for macro video shots, for example shooting wedding ring macro shots? I like how the close up filters are looking.
Another option I stumbled on... Due to 'register' or ' flange focal distance' differences leading to some makes of lenses mounted on a different make camera using a cheap adapter ring will not allow focus to infinity, or worse, only focus to a few feet... I found that using a vintage Pentax 50mm f2 - P/K Mount on Nikon I could only focus very close up.. 1 or 2 inches.. like Macro.
Also while on this subject M42 on Nikon is quite usable yet will not yield focus to infinity, but will on Eos... Nikon, M42 T2, , and OM vintage mount will work to infinity on Eos too.. but it may interest some of you to know when the rear element on a Super Takumar 55mm f2 M42 mount is carefully wound out (lock with a little drop of glue..) that excellent affordable lens will focus to infinity...
Nice. I've been really wanting to go to a Macro Setup for Product shots.
All the info I needed in a simple way. Thank you.
Fantastic video! Hey, I would love to see the close up filter on the lens attached to the macro tubes. Just curious.
nice!
I always keep the smallest extension tube set in my bag for weddings to shoot the rings, both video or photo. You do have to be careful to have enough time to switch everything, so I do it while other people are eating.
Also, what would the effect be if you used both the extension tubes AND the close up filters?
You get bigger micro I guess but the filters will have some artifact effect which might ruin your photos. But since they are so cheap its worth experimenting
This is amazing! Thanks Caleb, I've been looking for macro options to get some special shots when I'm doing product reviews. I think things like headphones, mice, or keyboards will have an extra wow factor!
Great, thanks! Didn't know about the 2nd one!
Yeah, I would use the macro filters too, way easy to use
Great video, thanks. Did you ever try magnifying lens attachment on end of extension tube? Two of the options together? I just got my extension tube, haven't tried it yet. Took a bunch of photos with magnifying lens attachment x10, not bad.
Thanks for the great video. Very helpful! 👏👏
What about reverse coupled lenses? It’s 11$ Canadian on amazon, gives a much easier magnification calculation, maybe slight image quality loss and light loss, still much easier and cheaper than extension tubes
Thanks for the advice, I like the look of the extension tubes
Incredible work
Great video! Straight to the point. Question: what's the difference between the 3 on light loss? And does that affect DOF when shooting macro?
I use a set of macro rings with electronic contacts and since alle three rings have mounts on each side, attaching and removing is really fast.
Thanks to your video, I bought close up filters for two of my lenses. Maybe I'll catch you at NAB. Cheers.
I just got the macro tubes and works great 👍, thanks
This is SO helpful, thanks for sharing and God bless you!
Haha nice video! I already have that reverse and ordered a electronic tube set which should have arrived in November but never came so another is on its way and I hope that I receive it soon. I am just waiting for this tube so I also could make a RUclips video about this subject. I’m using it on my GH5
Which camera I could buy
Great results on macro shots
Thank you very much!! Nice content! Regards from Barcelona!
Another great review Caleb! Thanks for the tips.
Love your videos. Very helpful!
Great info, id love some help. So ive never been into photography, but i have a tonnn of pets, small ones too. The smallest ones i have are Thai Micro Crabs. Each crab at LARGEST is 0.4 inches (1cm or less). This means my camera would have to accurately photo a 1cm crab, and its arms. Also it has "pom poms" on each claw, which are hairs that catch algae, itd neat to see those very well too. I also have crested geckos, fish, snails, other larger crabs, bugs, inverts, coral, anenomes, etc. So, all i really know is the info i got from you and a few other videos. I have a budget of around $500, im willing to go a bit higher but id much prefer not to. Can you please help me pick out a great choice of camera for taking photos of the .4 inch crabs? It doesnt need to be a big kit, nor have a ton of tripods or anything. The ability to take videos would be a HUGE bonus, but isnt 100% necessary. Doesnt need to be huge, id prefer smaller. SD, USB, or bluetooth, doesnt matter for me which way it stores. Sorry for the long question, but itd be a Giant help to me if you could point me in the right direction!
This was a great informative video. Thank you
Awesome video... introducing the new Bob Ross voice of photography. Great comparisons and your breakdowns were quite informative too.
Would close up filters work with step up rings? I'm assuming their distance from the front of the lens plays a role in magnification and distance from the subject? If you can't use step up rings, you'd have to buy filters for all your lenses, as opposed to tubes. Cheers, Ben.
This was so helpful, thanks so much!
You just saved me a bunch of money. Thank you
Would the tubes work on a Canon T3? If so, what lenses?
really usefull info i was mulling over buying a full lense
I'm not fond of the idea of my rear element being exposed either, or the lens electronics connectors, as the reversing ring would require. I also don't like the light loss and the fact you are stuck with one f-stop, whatever the lens was set to when you removed it. I regularly use a combination of close-up filters and extension tubes, but mostly prefer the filters.
can I please have the Close Up Filters link again. Thank you.
Can I get great macro shots with my GH5 + metabones speedbooster ultra+ sigma 18-35?
I would like to know that too!
Yep! Works fine be might give you some flares depending on your lighting.
So good a teacher!
great info of macro lens alternative, thanks
Can you say anything about the working distance between all the options?
Caleb, awesome suggestions as always! 👍👏
Thanks for the video. It was very useful.
Will the tubes work with a kit lens or do you need a prime lens?
daneord1 works with kit lens, I use tube with 18-55mm kit lens
Caleb, you missed the biggest con of a reverse ring, the lack of electronic/any aperture control! It makes focusing/seeing through a viewfinder a chore if you're using the lens that has no manual aperture.
Please review Zhongyi Mitakon 20 f/2 4.5x Super Macro Lens in future.
I know I’m 3 years late to the party, but I thank you for this video! You saved me from having to buy a macro lens for my M50🤣
Such great audio on your recordings