One of the main disadvantages i have found when upgrading from a `Superzoom` camera to a DSLR is that you can longer just switch settings to `Super Macro` .....Not without a decent macro lens anyway ,which means more £££. So it was time for an alternative....
I have the option of my Soligor M42 Macro lens which came with one of my Prakticas , but that lens aint in brilliant condition (pictures always come out v.soft) .However while searching through ebay for a polariser, i spotted a `10x Macro Filter` .......I had read up on these before ,nothing brilliant, about the same effect as if you held a magnifing glass up to your camera . At £5 , i thought i might as well give one a whirl ......The results ......well see for yourself ....Not an amazing solution (only sharp in the middle `ish) and you need to manual focus with it , but for a fiver , i was not expecting tack sharp macro...........
WITH FILTER ATTACHED-
WITHOUT FILTER-
Yes, I've tried this with a Hoya +3 filter on a Nikon lens on my Canon 350D (very convoluted). Anyway, it worked out ok once I got it focused.
ReplyDeleteSmaller value ones may give better results ( but the magnification won't be so much)
ReplyDeletea raynox can give better results but costs a lot more
looks like no alternative ... but save up for the macro lens .... oh dear, this is a very expensive hobby