Closeup vs Teleconverter lens

[nerdie]

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]

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]

one choice?
that means i cannot get anything else?

 

[rueyloon]

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 hahaha

 

[nerdie]

why not?

 

[mfo]

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....