Before Spiderman, there were these guys...

[spiderman]

Both shots are taken with a single element +4 macro filter. Well, my advice for those who are interested in getting close up filters/lens, if you want solid pics, go for Nikon's or Canon's or Raynox's double elements lens. These double elements lens are really good for tiny objects. But they're a little more expensive.

As for normal single macro filters(cheaper ones), they are not bad for macro pics like watches, coins, BIG insects & BIG bugs,.....etc. They are better than using magnifying glass. And they are very cheap.

So if you are really into serious macro, do save up and get the better macro once and for all. But if you are not into macro, then get the single element macro filter just for fun for they can come handy at times!

BTW, first shot is resized, brightened and sharpened. Second shot is.......heavily edited, more than Spielberg's special effect!

[rhair78]

Are you not afraid that during the photoshoot, the spider might jump onto your lens, climb to your hands and give it a good bite!

[spiderman]

Originally Posted by rhair78 Are you not afraid that during the photoshoot, the spider might jump onto your lens, climb to your hands and give it a good bite!

Hahaha....... of course not! Cos I am SPIDERMAN!

[John Teoh]

Spiderman

What is the brand you are using? I'm thinking of selling away my Hoya Close Up filters to get one of this.

Cheers
John

[Venom81]

Originally Posted by spiderman Hahaha....... of course not! Cos I am SPIDERMAN!

Venom here.

[Venom81]

Nice spider pics.

[spiderman]

Originally Posted by Venom81 Nice spider pics.

Nice sig pic!

[spiderman]

Originally Posted by John Teoh Spiderman What is the brand you are using? I'm thinking of selling away my Hoya Close Up filters to get one of this. Cheers John

John, what is the size of your lens adaptor? Cos I knew a seller from ebay selling real cheap filters and stuffs. But you have to know one thing, the one I used can't be compared to Nikon's ....etc. BUT it is quite good for most macro shots, and the price is CHEAP! Since you are using Hoya, are you size thread 72mm or 62mm? How much did you pay for your Hoya close ups? I'll look up for that seller at ebay again and get back to you if you give me your size thread.

[Feinwerkbau]

Hi Spiderman and John,

I wouldn't mind getting a set of el cheapo Hoya Close-Ups in 72 mm, 67 mm or 62mm. I can easily use a set in any of these sizes.

Please do share your lobang if no one else wants it.

TIA!

CHEERS!

[John Teoh]

Originally Posted by spiderman John, what is the size of your lens adaptor? Cos I knew a seller from ebay selling real cheap filters and stuffs. But you have to know one thing, the one I used can't be compared to Nikon's ....etc. BUT it is quite good for most macro shots, and the price is CHEAP! Since you are using Hoya, are you size thread 72mm or 62mm? How much did you pay for your Hoya close ups? I'll look up for that seller at ebay again and get back to you if you give me your size thread.

Spiderman

I'm using the 72mm Hoya Close Up +3 and +4 but the problem is I'm using the tube adaptor with 62mm and I have a step down 55mm. As such, it is very troublesome to change and put the 62mm to 72mm so that I can use the Close Up. Paid about $90 for both.

Cheers
John

[John Teoh]

Originally Posted by Feinwerkbau Hi Spiderman and John, I wouldn't mind getting a set of el cheapo Hoya Close-Ups in 72 mm, 67 mm or 62mm. I can easily use a set in any of these sizes. Please do share your lobang if no one else wants it. TIA! CHEERS!

Feinwerkbau

Don't mind selling my to you. Which one you want: +3 or +4?

Cheers
John

[nad]

IMO, the 2nd pic looks pretty bad, details and sharpness are gone due to overprocessing. Must be too much noise in the original picture?

[spiderman]

Originally Posted by nad IMO, the 2nd pic looks pretty bad, details and sharpness are gone due to overprocessing. Must be too much noise in the original picture?

You'reright aboutthe second pic. It is not so easy to get a good shot even with OIS and things like that. In fact the first pic, I had something to support my elblow and the second is free hand held. I'd deleted/overridden the 2nd original pic and did not really edit it well. I did hesitated to poast it but what the heck.......just to share with you guys see and comments/critcs.

[spiderman]

Originally Posted by John Teoh Spiderman I'm using the 72mm Hoya Close Up +3 and +4 but the problem is I'm using the tube adaptor with 62mm and I have a step down 55mm. As such, it is very troublesome to change and put the 62mm to 72mm so that I can use the Close Up. Paid about $90 for both. Cheers John

John, I understand what you mean. Ok this is what I found but for 52mm thread. See link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...56158&tc=photo

The cost is only USD19.00(shipped) = about S$32.00, and that's for 10 lenses/filters!!! However, the seller does not have 62mm or 72mm. I have emailed to enquire about 62mm and 72mm macro filters.

Here is another link but he did not state the S&H to Sin. I emailed him too. And he might charge cheaper S&H for 2nd item, so if you can get someone else who is also interested in the 62mm set, it will be better.See link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWA:IT

The cost is a little higher for the 62mm naturally and the above seller is from US. The costs of the set(+1,+2,+4 & macro[+10]) is USD$25.00 B4 shipped = about S$41.00 if you win the bid and most likely you will. I reckon the shipping will be around USD20-30 to Sin. But that's just an estimation and if you can get another one to buy too like I mentioned, he might just charge cheaper for the total. Don't worry, I ahve emailed him and will get back to you once he replies.

Anyway, have anyone imported anything from overseas and does the Sin custom fine the goods? Better to check cost just in case you have to pay extra costs. But there is always a way to "cheat in the sense, you can always request the seller to declare the actual costs as low as possible. Or better still, as "GIFTS" or "gifts with no commercail value" or "used items(with a low costs like USD5.00)".....in that way, I am sure the custom will not charge duty taxes. But I have friends who imported accessories for motorbikes which above S$1000 and no tax.

I'll get back to you guys and meanwhile I'll search more. Btw, does anyone if there are any shops selling cheap macro filters in Sin?

[spiderman]

Originally Posted by John Teoh Spiderman What is the brand you are using? I'm thinking of selling away my Hoya Close Up filters to get one of this. Cheers John

John I found this for you! See link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...866336325&rd=1

72mm filters set!!!! +1,+2+,+4 & +8!!! For only USD24.80=about S$41.00 B4 shipped. If you want, try to bid for it. But don't worry if you lost, just to bid too high for it cos you can always find the same items from the seller and then bid again. But to what I see, one can easily walk away with that set at that start bid price.

[John Teoh]

Thanks Spiderman. Checking out both and waitin for replay. Anyway since they have 55mm ones, I might just other this and with the step down ring, don't need to pay so much. I was actually thinking of getting the 28 filters set.

Cheers
John

[spiderman]

Originally Posted by John Teoh Thanks Spiderman. Checking out both and waitin for replay. Anyway since they have 55mm ones, I might just other this and with the step down ring, don't need to pay so much. I was actually thinking of getting the 28 filters set. Cheers John

John DO NOT ORDER first!!! The seller(akkash_industries) just replied me andtold me to wait till tomorrow and there will be 72mm and 62mm stuffs available! And he will give me discount!!! Wait till tomorrow and we'll look at his items again.

[spiderman]

Originally Posted by John Teoh Thanks Spiderman. Checking out both and waitin for replay. Anyway since they have 55mm ones, I might just other this and with the step down ring, don't need to pay so much. I was actually thinking of getting the 28 filters set. Cheers John

John, the other seller(camerafunn, from US) just replied me for the set of 62mm lens set(+1,+2,+4 & +8), the S&H is USD12.00 and additional set or items the S&H is USD2.00 only! So you can actually combine with your friend or someone here from the forum to get the sets together.

But again let's wait till tomorrow for the seller(akkash_industries) to see what he has for the 62mm or 72mm stuffs. Cos this seller is selling much cheaper(both items and S&H) than the one from US.

[Feinwerkbau]

Thanks for the offer John!

I have PM-ed you.

Cheers!

[John Teoh]

Originally Posted by Feinwerkbau Thanks for the offer John! I have PM-ed you. Cheers!

Yup. Replied. Anyway I asked Spiderman to keep you in the loop.

Cheers
John