Using Kenko extension tubes for ring shots?

12 years 3 months ago #192952 by Adam Nagle
Will you use a extension tube for ring shots? Actually how do you take photos of rings? Will you use a extension tube or just a good prime?


I've tried so far with my 50mm and a 20mm Kenko extension tube and my results have been ehhhh so far. I think I need to figure out lighting then getting in close.


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12 years 3 months ago #192984 by Baydream
Since I don't have a true macro lens, I use extension tubes. I would start with a shorter tube then work up to the longer one. If you use a wide aperture (3.5-4.5 or so) you will have a very shallow DoF. A tripod, smaller aperture and longer exposure will help. Unless you have a ring light, you will need some reflectors (white foamcore or the like and bounce your flash. Off camera flash would help.
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12 years 3 months ago #192990 by Adam Nagle
What lens do you use when shooting macro?


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12 years 3 months ago #192991 by Baydream
I have used all my lenses, 18-55 kit, 50 f/1.8, 70-300 and 18-200. The first 3 have worked well (and the last one is new so little experience with it). I think my 50 has given me the best results.

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12 years 3 months ago #192997 by Adam Nagle
Can you use extension tubes with the 18-200mm? That's a really good lens :thumbsup:


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12 years 3 months ago - 12 years 3 months ago #193001 by Baydream

Adam Nagle wrote: Can you use extension tubes with the 18-200mm? That's a really good lens :thumbsup:

I have tried a few shots and the results were pretty good. I was not using a tripod and the subject matter (mushrooms) was not the best for macros. I will be doing more as the weather warms since most of my subjects are outdoors.
I've only had the 18-200 since Christmas.

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12 years 3 months ago #193009 by chasrich
I shoot with tubes... I use a Tamron 18-270mm zoomed all the way out which gives me a little more space from the subject - say 1/2 inch or so... :rofl:

As John suggested - tons of light, tripod and longer exposures for that deeper field of focus. Show us your images when you get done. :thumbsup:

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12 years 3 months ago #193262 by Tommy Boy
Have you tried using a light tent with your current set up? Great for even lighting :thumbsup:


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12 years 3 months ago #193546 by Wild Mitch
Are there any other extension tubes other than Kenko's that work pretty like they are suppose to?


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12 years 3 months ago #193551 by Baydream

Wild Mitch wrote: Are there any other extension tubes other than Kenko's that work pretty like they are suppose to?

I use Zeikos on my Canon XT, XSi and 60D. They are working very well including all electronic functions.

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12 years 3 months ago #193646 by Dan13lle
I have found using a true macro lens works out best. Also make sure you have good lighting, if you don't have enough lighting for anything you shoot, it can come out blah.


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