Close up lens for C750

[bigmouse]

Hi;

I am really amazed by those macro photos posted at the macro/close upo galleries.


Could anyone recommend a good close up lens ( +4 )? What is the cost and its estimated focus distance when used with C750?

The Super macro mode built in on the cam is too close (3-7 cm.) and most insect would disappear before I could get close enough and focus.

 

[NiVleK]

I am using the Hoya +4. Apparently there will be distortions at the edges but I guess it will do for me now.

The cost is about $14 for a brand new one. Focus distance will be around 20-25 cm away.

 

[bigmouse]

Originally posted by NiVleK
I am using the Hoya +4. Apparently there will be distortions at the edges but I guess it will do for me now.

The cost is about $14 for a brand new one. Focus distance will be around 20-25 cm away.

So did u compare the distortion at less zoom vs full zoom vs super macro mode?

May be 1/2 zoom at +4 or full zoom at + 2 may be better combination?

 

[NiVleK]

The distortions are really quite hard to notice for using only one +4... but I got greedy and used 2... soooooo... its kinda obvious with 2 +4 stacked.

 

[bigmouse]

Originally posted by bigmouse
So did u compare the distortion at less zoom vs full zoom vs super macro mode?

May be 1/2 zoom at +4 or full zoom at + 2 may be better combination?

By the way, any idea how much canon 250D cost?

 

[bigmouse]

Originally posted by NiVleK
The distortions are really quite hard to notice for using only one +4... but I got greedy and used 2... soooooo... its kinda obvious with 2 +4 stacked.

How to tell +4 or +6 on your photos in your " Humble Gallery using the Olympus C750uz "

 

[NiVleK]

Originally posted by bigmouse
By the way, any idea how much canon 250D cost?

$110 like that if I am not wrong..

 

[NiVleK]

Originally posted by bigmouse
How to tell +4 or +6 on your photos in your " Humble Gallery using the Olympus C750uz "

Erm...actually I also forgotten liaos... hehhee..paiseh..

 

[bigmouse]

Originally posted by NiVleK
$110 like that if I am not wrong..

 

[yellow_kiwi]

Originally posted by NiVleK
$110 like that if I am not wrong..

CP quoted me ~$170 w/gst (as a walk-in customer) for a 58mm one ard a month ago. anywhere that sells cheaper?:dunno:

 

[NiVleK]

Originally posted by yellow_kiwi
CP quoted me ~$170 w/gst (as a walk-in customer) for a 58mm one ard a month ago. anywhere that sells cheaper?:dunno:

Try doing an equote at MS color or CP. I was given that $110+ price by some other ppl so I can confirm it.

If I am not wrong, Canon 250D comes in 3 sizes right?

 

[bigmouse]

Originally posted by yellow_kiwi
CP quoted me ~$170 w/gst (as a walk-in customer) for a 58mm one ard a month ago. anywhere that sells cheaper?:dunno:

Way out of my budget... Any cheaper make with double element?

heard Megaweb recommend Nikon3/4/5/6 T .. are they cheaper or more ex than 250D?

 

[NiVleK]

Originally posted by bigmouse
Way out of my budget... Any cheaper make with double element?

heard Megaweb recommend Nikon3/4/5/6 T .. are they cheaper or more ex than 250D?

I am finding out about that too!

Any kind fellows to guide these blind mices here?

 

[bigmouse]

Originally posted by NiVleK
The distortions are really quite hard to notice for using only one +4... but I got greedy and used 2... soooooo... its kinda obvious with 2 +4 stacked.

Is it hard to focus at full zoom (10x) with +4 close up filter?

 

[NiVleK]

Originally posted by bigmouse
Is it hard to focus at full zoom (10x) with +4 close up filter?

I was kinda not used to it at the beginning but it became easier as you take more photos.

 

[bigmouse]

Originally posted by NiVleK
I was kinda not used to it at the beginning but it became easier as you take more photos.

Lens quality is very important. Hope 250D is over kill and there are cheaper lens that match C750 since its not DSLR class.

 

[NiVleK]

Originally posted by bigmouse
Lens quality is very important. Hope 250D is over kill and there are cheaper lens that match C750 since its not DSLR class.

Definitely.. I am hoping for that too.

 

[majere2sg]

Originally posted by yellow_kiwi
CP quoted me ~$170 w/gst (as a walk-in customer) for a 58mm one ard a month ago. anywhere that sells cheaper?:dunno:

I was lucky that I was able to get one at $100 w/gst at mscolors a few months ago when I bought the dry cab from them too.

 

[bigmouse]

Originally posted by NiVleK
I am finding out about that too!

Any kind fellows to guide these blind mices here?

Can across this from another tread... The Hoya and Nikon 4T is about 1/2 of 250D's price. But Nikon 4T only +3. Is it enough to satisfy your crave for super macro? If not need to stack more $

Also; check out the hoya lens as well: http://www.camerastore.com/cat_003_hoya/003closeup.html



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Thanks!

But people, pls do contribute to this price thingy. Let me start off, hopefully the threadstarter has time to update his webbie!

1) Hoya Macro Lens: $45
2) Nikon T4 Macro Lens: $49
3) Canon 250D Macro Lens: $99

All for MScolour, equote.

 

[NiVleK]

Originally posted by bigmouse
Can across this from another tread... The Hoya and Nikon 4T is about 1/2 of 250D's price. But Nikon 4T only +3. Is it enough to satisfy your crave for super macro? If not need to stack more $

Also; check out the hoya lens as well: http://www.camerastore.com/cat_003_hoya/003closeup.html



Wryer
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Registered: Jun 2002
Location:
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Originally posted by 233mmx
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Thanks!

But people, pls do contribute to this price thingy. Let me start off, hopefully the threadstarter has time to update his webbie!

1) Hoya Macro Lens: $45
2) Nikon T4 Macro Lens: $49
3) Canon 250D Macro Lens: $99

All for MScolour, equote.

I am using the Hoya +4 already. That Hoya macro lens that close $45 is actually a +10. Hoya term this as a macro lens. I did a recent equote for it too. The price is $50.