Closeup vs Teleconverter lens

nerdie · 30th March 2002

harrows,

i own a c2040.

quite a few questions here.....pls help

1) is a closeup lens the same as a macros lens?
2) if i wanna take macros, should i get a teleconvert or a closeup lens?
3) should i get a closeup filter as well? what brand is good, nikon?
4) has anyone heard of the brand kenko?

million thanks..

regards,
nerdie

rueyloon · 30th March 2002

you only have one choice since you're using a digical, you can only use a close up filter, but that only allows you to go in closer, hence sometimes it can be impractical

nerdie · 30th March 2002

one choice?
that means i cannot get anything else?

rueyloon · 30th March 2002

Quote:

Originally posted by nerdie
one choice?
that means i cannot get anything else?

can

but you can't use them on your digital camera that's all :P hahaha

nerdie · 30th March 2002

why not?

mfo · 31st March 2002

there are some macro add-on lenses around, but mostly are combined together with a Wide-angle lens... as long as ur camera's lens is threaded... tehn u'll just have to buy some step-up or down rings...

my conception on close-up filters, is they help the camera to focus closer, true???

personally i'm looking for a Wide-angle lens, +4 Close-up filter, a more powerful teleconverter....

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nerdie Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Singapore/Hougang Posts: 368	Closeup vs Teleconverter lens harrows, i own a c2040. quite a few questions here.....pls help 1) is a closeup lens the same as a macros lens? 2) if i wanna take macros, should i get a teleconvert or a closeup lens? 3) should i get a closeup filter as well? what brand is good, nikon? 4) has anyone heard of the brand kenko? million thanks.. regards, nerdie __________________ Japan - People\|Japan

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rueyloon Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,539	Re: Closeup vs Teleconverter lens you only have one choice since you're using a digical, you can only use a close up filter, but that only allows you to go in closer, hence sometimes it can be impractical __________________ 36frames Wedding Photography - http://www.36frames.com rueyloon - http://www.rueyloon.com

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nerdie Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Singapore/Hougang Posts: 368	one choice? that means i cannot get anything else? __________________ Japan - People\|Japan

30th March 2002	#5
nerdie Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Singapore/Hougang Posts: 368	why not? __________________ Japan - People\|Japan

31st March 2002	#6
mfo New Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 38	there are some macro add-on lenses around, but mostly are combined together with a Wide-angle lens... as long as ur camera's lens is threaded... tehn u'll just have to buy some step-up or down rings... my conception on close-up filters, is they help the camera to focus closer, true??? personally i'm looking for a Wide-angle lens, +4 Close-up filter, a more powerful teleconverter....