Macro/Closeup filters

[palm101]

I am interested in taking macro pictures. I currently have a 18-70mm on a D50.
From the Hoya website,
http://www.thkphoto.com/products/hoya/pro1d-09.html
http://www.thkphoto.com/products/hoya/oef-12.html
http://www.thkphoto.com/products/hoya/oef-13.html

Hoya sells 3 types of closeup filters.
One of them is a 2 elements filter which seems to be the best. However, it doesn't work on my lense (no available size). Any other recommendation?

[ExplorerZ]

y not consider Nikon closeup? for 52mm thread get the 3T or 4T and for 62mm thread get the 5T or 6T, all of them provides rather good quality

[jumbocrab]

The Nikon 6T is not bad.

[palm101]

I can't seem to find any info on this filter on Nikon website. Can anyone point me in the right direction. Also, the 6T is 62mm. It would not fit my current lens.

[ETboy]

Originally Posted by palm101 I can't seem to find any info on this filter on Nikon website. Can anyone point me in the right direction. Also, the 6T is 62mm. It would not fit my current lens.

if i not wrong i rember some1 mentioning the 4T is almost the same as the 6T just the ring size is different

[tchuanye]

For different filter size, you can try to use a step up/down ring. Anyway, thats what I do for my Sigma CU (58mm) to my 6T (62mm), and my camera is 62mm (but with a UV filter).

Here are a list of other achromatic lens. Do go for double element lens as they are better quality.

http://www.angelfire.com/ca/erker/closeups.html


rgds

[brandonb]

If compare the clearity of image, will close up filter better than extension tube ? As extension tube will has the loss light issue. I am using Nikon 17-55 & 80-200, thinking to use my existing len for macro without buying a new macro len.

[palm101]

I think buying a Tamron 90mm macro is better in the long run.

[monyat]

I am also thinking of buying a Tamron 90mm macro. Anyone knows where to get it and the best price? Asked around... the price I was quoted is S$620. Is this price reasonable for a new lens?

[domvonn]

Originally Posted by monyat I am also thinking of buying a Tamron 90mm macro. Anyone knows where to get it and the best price? Asked around... the price I was quoted is S$620. Is this price reasonable for a new lens?

bro, equote from ms color was abt $565 with gst

[palm101]

finally got a 90mm tamron 1:1 for $480
works great as a portrait lens too.

[felixker]

what lens do u suggest i get for my 90mm tamron? i just got it too

[palm101]

filter? I'm not using any. The front element is so deep in the barrel that I don't think its needed.

[palm101]

Some pictures taken with new lens.

[tltan]

Yeh its a good lens

[DeSwitch]

Originally Posted by palm101 finally got a 90mm tamron 1:1 for $480 works great as a portrait lens too.

2nd hand or new? I got mine at $565 3 mths ago.


Nice lenses and value for $$$. CS Macro members is growing at a very fast rate.