Fotodiox Macro Extension Tube Kit
Yesterday, I found a post on Clickin' Moms about $12 macro. I love macro, so this was definitely something that I wanted to look into[1. I'm not ready for a macro lens]. The post was about Fotodiox Macro Extension Tubes. You attach them to the camera body, and then attach your lens to the other side of all three tubes or just one. There are three sizes: 7mm, 14mm, and 28mm. A lot of people said that their kit didn't come with instructions, but mine did.
In the shots below, I used the 14mm with my new 50mm 1.8[2. Which I LOVE...like everyone said I would!]. I have to add that since the lens does not touch the camera body, you have to use manual focus, and there is no way to set the aperture.
via Instagram
I've heard of the tubes and I've thought about giving them a try. I don't mind manual focus so much, but not being able to set the aperture is a bit of a downside to me. However, it's $12, so I think I'm going to order them just to have and play with until I decide on an actual macro lens.
They are a lot of fun even without the aperture! I'm glad that I bought them.
Ooh, have you been playing with it? The best way to get used to a new lens is to play with it and learn what it does when you do one thing, and/or another thing. Have fun! 🙂
I have been and I'm having so much fun! I'm happy with all of my recent purchases!
That looks snazzy and so do your photos!