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Hi All,
I just recently scored on the Canon 100mm L Macro lens and starting to get into the wonderful world of macro photography.
It is, I believe a 1:1 magnification lens. I'm in need of advice on how to get more magnification while keeping quality.
I've heard extension tubes are one way to do this. However, from my research, it seems to indicate that extension tubes are best done for shorter focal length lenses and that the benefits start to really dimmish as the focal length increases....I found (and lost) a weblink that showed what you get per mm focal length and the 100mm didn't seem to benefit that much.
This article also said that the 100mm might benefit more from something called a Close Up lens, which seems basically to be a screw on magnifying glass. It said this had limits at some point with adding distortion at the edges I believe...?
So, hoping to get some advice...preferrable *Bang for the Buck* if at all possible...hahaha.......but get thoughts on the best route to go to go beyond 1:1 macro shooting with the 100mm Macro....
And in each category, what's the best to get on extension tube(s) and which is best to get for a Close Up lens for it?
Thank you all in advance!!
Cayenne
I just recently scored on the Canon 100mm L Macro lens and starting to get into the wonderful world of macro photography.
It is, I believe a 1:1 magnification lens. I'm in need of advice on how to get more magnification while keeping quality.
I've heard extension tubes are one way to do this. However, from my research, it seems to indicate that extension tubes are best done for shorter focal length lenses and that the benefits start to really dimmish as the focal length increases....I found (and lost) a weblink that showed what you get per mm focal length and the 100mm didn't seem to benefit that much.
This article also said that the 100mm might benefit more from something called a Close Up lens, which seems basically to be a screw on magnifying glass. It said this had limits at some point with adding distortion at the edges I believe...?
So, hoping to get some advice...preferrable *Bang for the Buck* if at all possible...hahaha.......but get thoughts on the best route to go to go beyond 1:1 macro shooting with the 100mm Macro....
And in each category, what's the best to get on extension tube(s) and which is best to get for a Close Up lens for it?
Thank you all in advance!!
Cayenne