kyclover237 wrote: So, would an extension tube be useful for taking sports photography? My zoom is good but I can't afford the really expensive zoom lenses.
Screamin Scott wrote: Back on tubes, there are older manual focus 2X macro converters which combine a varaible extension tube with a 2X teleconverter. When used with a 50mm lens they can get to life size & also , they retain infinity focus (poor mans macro)...There are some limitations to using one ,depending on what camera you are using...
I bought the Zeikos ($67) tubes and they are working very well. The "issues" some folks raise are the connections and lighter construction. I have had neither problem.mj~shutterbugg wrote:
Screamin Scott wrote: Back on tubes, there are older manual focus 2X macro converters which combine a varaible extension tube with a 2X teleconverter. When used with a 50mm lens they can get to life size & also , they retain infinity focus (poor mans macro)...There are some limitations to using one ,depending on what camera you are using...
I will be using the tubes with a 50mm Compact Macro on a 5d Mii. I found two sets on B&H. One set is $67 for 3 tubes and the other is $179 for the same mm 3 tubes. Then of course there are the Canon brand tubes. Help!
Incorrect. See my post. The Zeikos are giving me full electronic function.MLKstudios wrote: You need to post some links, but my guess is one set has the electronic "couplings" and the cheaper one doesn't (would require all manual control).
Matthew
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