Sunday, 3 June 2012

Macro Photography using extension tube

Since macro lenses are too expensive, a good alternative will be using an extension tube in between your camera body and your lens.
This tube extends the distance of your lens to the camera sensor. 

Macro lens ~$700
extension tube ~$10
savings ~$690

But using extension tubes also bring challenges for a macro enthusiast.  
You will lose light, and you need to shoot manually all the way.  It is good to shoot on a sunny day to compensate the light lost.


Some of my Macro shots using a cheap extension tube and a 50mm F1.8 prime lens.
These are dragonflies who like to pose for the camera.



a closer look at dragonfly's eyes


peek a boo!!!



posing for a shot!



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