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Insignia™ - Extension Tube Kit, what's your thoughts on this??

Started By AntsTexas , Jul 3 2015 5:38 AM

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#1 Offline AntsTexas - Posted July 3 2015 - 5:38 AM

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will this work as a macro lens? thanks.....

 

 

 

http://www.bestbuy.c...3&skuId=8338052

 

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Ant Queens found:

 

Solenopsis Invicta,  Solenopsis xyloni,  Brachymyrmex depilis/Sp,  Myrmecocystus Mimicus,  Pogonomyrmex barbatus,

Forelius pruinosus,  Camponotus sayi, Dorymyrmex insanus, crematogaster ashmeadi,

 

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Ant Queens i have going right now:

 

camponotus sayi, solenopsis invicta, Myrmecocystus Mimicus, Forelius pruinosus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus, and some others (no i.d.)

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#2 Offline Wamdar - Posted July 3 2015 - 6:16 AM

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No, It allows your lens to focus from a closer distance which can enable certain long focus lens' to be used in a macro (close up) setting. You're going to use those with a lens, not as a replacement. There's an equation which also shows the magnification multiplier so you can see what kind of magnification you're going to get from certain lens/tube combo's


Edited by Wamdar, July 3 2015 - 6:17 AM.

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#3 Offline drtrmiller - Posted July 3 2015 - 6:19 AM

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Pretty decent price if it has the camera/lens connections.

I say that, assuming you know what an extension tube does and how it is used.

Edited by drtrmiller, July 3 2015 - 6:20 AM.

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#4 Offline AntsTexas - Posted July 3 2015 - 7:49 AM

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Pretty decent price if it has the camera/lens connections.

I say that, assuming you know what an extension tube does and how it is used.

ty, i'm new to dslr cameras, so i don't know how/what/why   on extension tubes

 

No, It allows your lens to focus from a closer distance which can enable certain long focus lens' to be used in a macro (close up) setting. You're going to use those with a lens, not as a replacement. There's an equation which also shows the magnification multiplier so you can see what kind of magnification you're going to get from certain lens/tube combo's

ty,

 

i will save my money and get a "real" marco lens  :) thank 4 the help


Ant Queens found:

 

Solenopsis Invicta,  Solenopsis xyloni,  Brachymyrmex depilis/Sp,  Myrmecocystus Mimicus,  Pogonomyrmex barbatus,

Forelius pruinosus,  Camponotus sayi, Dorymyrmex insanus, crematogaster ashmeadi,

 

----------------------------------------

Ant Queens i have going right now:

 

camponotus sayi, solenopsis invicta, Myrmecocystus Mimicus, Forelius pruinosus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus, and some others (no i.d.)

---------------------------------------

YouTube:  AntsTexas

 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cdockray1

 

Facebook page:  AntsTexas

#5 Offline Wamdar - Posted July 3 2015 - 7:55 AM

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what's your budget?


#6 Offline AntsTexas - Posted July 3 2015 - 8:01 AM

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no job, i'm on S.S.I.  :(  so i'll have 2 do the save money from bday/christmas (just like how i got my dslr)

 

maybe under $100 i guess

 

my mom does the budget


Edited by AntsTexas, July 3 2015 - 8:02 AM.

Ant Queens found:

 

Solenopsis Invicta,  Solenopsis xyloni,  Brachymyrmex depilis/Sp,  Myrmecocystus Mimicus,  Pogonomyrmex barbatus,

Forelius pruinosus,  Camponotus sayi, Dorymyrmex insanus, crematogaster ashmeadi,

 

----------------------------------------

Ant Queens i have going right now:

 

camponotus sayi, solenopsis invicta, Myrmecocystus Mimicus, Forelius pruinosus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus, and some others (no i.d.)

---------------------------------------

YouTube:  AntsTexas

 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cdockray1

 

Facebook page:  AntsTexas

#7 Offline drtrmiller - Posted July 3 2015 - 9:58 AM

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I use a $15 "dumb" extension tube from Amazon for all of my DSLR macro photography, and get sufficient results.

 

For professional images, however, a dedicated lens is usually needed, and that will be a few hundred dollars.


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byFormica ant products always deliver consistent performance, convenience,
and reliability, making them among the most beloved ant foods and kit enjoyed by
ant keeping enthusiasts worldwide. For more information, visit www.byFormica.com.

#8 Offline AntsTexas - Posted July 3 2015 - 11:40 AM

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i'll check it out and your pics on here, ty

 

 

does it work/connect to other dslr's too??  mines a canon


Edited by AntsTexas, July 3 2015 - 11:41 AM.

Ant Queens found:

 

Solenopsis Invicta,  Solenopsis xyloni,  Brachymyrmex depilis/Sp,  Myrmecocystus Mimicus,  Pogonomyrmex barbatus,

Forelius pruinosus,  Camponotus sayi, Dorymyrmex insanus, crematogaster ashmeadi,

 

----------------------------------------

Ant Queens i have going right now:

 

camponotus sayi, solenopsis invicta, Myrmecocystus Mimicus, Forelius pruinosus

Pogonomyrmex barbatus, and some others (no i.d.)

---------------------------------------

YouTube:  AntsTexas

 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cdockray1

 

Facebook page:  AntsTexas

#9 Offline Trailandstreet - Posted July 7 2015 - 2:47 AM

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I think, it's the same like mine. The price is ok, but the quality is not so high.

The latest ant pictures are made with the 36mm extension ring, but to be honest, these pictures are also cropped.

https://www.flickr.c...eposted-public/


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:hi: Franz

if you find any mistakes, it's my autocorrection. it doesn't speak english.

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