Close up lens kit

[mercmanuk]

Hi all would these be any use for my attempts at close up photography or is there anything better/ different ...i have a Canon 18-55mm and a sigma 28-300..DG macro lens (62mm)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/58mm-CloseUp-Lens-Kit-1-2-4-10-for-Canon-EOS-20D_W0QQitemZ220257119779QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item220257119779&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318

opinion much appreciated

Regards Mark

 

[Canon Bob]

I think (in fact I know) that you'd be very disappointed. If you don't want to spend £200+ on a macro lens then £75 or so for a set of Kenko extension tubes is your only viable option.

Sorry

Bob

 

[Slapo]

If the lens you want to put it on is of decent quality, then Raynox close-up filters could be good. Otherwise either reverse mount your kit lens or do what Canon Bob suggests.

 

[pete-c]

I would go for the extension tubes either Kenko or Jessops.

Pete

 

[mercmanuk]

If the lens you want to put it on is of decent quality, then Raynox close-up filters could be good. Otherwise either reverse mount your kit lens or do what Canon Bob suggests.[/QUOTE]


ordered one form e-bay today £4.99 these are the details

This auction is for a lens reversing ring made from black anodized aluminium. One side of the ring has a bayonet mount to fit your Canon EOS EF mount camera body. The other side has a 58mm thread to attach to your lens filter thread (use a step down ring if your lens filter attachment diameter is greater than 58mm).


see how i go on with it if its any good then i will buy a 62mm-58mm step down ring for use with my sigma but really would i need to get that close?

Kind Regards Mark