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100mm L Macro: Extension Tubes vs Close Up lens for extra magnification?

danski0224 said:
cayenne said:
May I ask..when doing focus stacking with that MP-E 65 lens...what do you use if not something like the RRS macro rails system?

Thank you in advance!!

C

Wow..so many to choose from:

http://www.hejnarphotostore.com/category-s/115.htm

Which one do you advise is the best bang for the buck to get? Would this fit on the RRS ball head I'm planning to get with my new RRS sticks?

TIA,

cayenne

Given what they cost, those RRS macro rails are a huge disappointment to me.

There is a huge amount of slop in them, especially problematic when making back and forth adjustments. Something like the MP-E 65 just throws a huge spotlight on the problem.

Henjar Photo has an extremely well made macro rail that is adjusted with a Mitutoyo micrometer. The price is relatively comparable and it's a much better product than the RRS macro rail.

And you can use extension tubes and a close up lens at the same time ;-)
 
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