Which lens to use with my extension tubes? (canon crop)

[insertusernamehere]

Hi All,

Macro photography isn't something I've really had a proper go at but I fancy having a play.

I've always just used my sigma 17-70 as it can literally focus with something touching the lens so has been ok.

However I fancied having a 'proper' go at it, probably just flowers / bugs nothing too fancy.

Rather than splashing out for a macro lens, I procured a set of jessops extension tubes.

Currently I have the following lenses,

Tubes: 12 - 20 - 36 I believe

Sigma 17-70 2.8-4
Canon 70-200 2.8 L
Canon 50 1.8
samyang 8mm fisheye

As I understand it there would be little point using them with the sigma / samyang?
But what about the 50 and 70-200? Or should i potentially think about something else?

 

[modchild]

You can use them with your 50 1.8 and you'll get some really good close shots. You'll have to get very close to your subject though. I've used a Kenko set with my 50 1.8 and also with my Canon 100 2.8 L Macro, which is a great lens anyway. With the tubes the bugs are huge and you get the benefit of not losing too much light with them too. Not tried them on a 70-200, but they should work although what effect you'd get I don't know. Get the 50 and the tubes on and go play, see what you can do, but make sure you enjoy it.

 

[yoby]

I use mine on the Fifty, it's great. More recently, have also used them on a Tamron 17-55 f2.8. On both you end up practically on top of your subject to get focussed but still get some great results.

 

[mrwardle]

Could anyone tel me if the canon 35mm 80mm is a better lens than the original 18mm 55mm for the canon 400d and what the difference is please

 

[insertusernamehere]

Thanks for Jumping on my thread there, please could I suggest you start your own?

To the other chaps, thanks! The 50mm it is first then, i'll see how it looks

I might have a play with the 70-200 as well though and just see how it works!