Reversing Macro Ring
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Which teleconverter lens can I use with my d5000 that's not expensive?
I am experimenting with rigging my d5000 for extreme macros. I purchased macro bellows, reversing rings, and I am hoping to get a teleconverter lens. My problem is that I am not sure what teleconverter would at least meter or AF with the lens I use. I am either going to reverse my Sigma 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 D DL macro super lens or my Sigma DC 18-50mm 1:2.8-4.5 HSM OS lens.
I don't want to waste my money on useless stuff, so I'm asking if anyone know what are my teleconverter options with my d5000 that won't cost an arm and a leg.
I was thinking of getting a nikon tc-201 2x. I tried looking on nikon for compatibility but my poor brain can't understand my own setup.
You need to do some more research before you go any further because you are, for a lack of a better description, clueless. First thing: You can't meter or use autofocus using a bellows anyway, so finding a teleconverter that can meter or AF is a moot point. Second: You won't achieve extreme macro (which I define as at least 20x magnification) with a regular lens, even a macro lens. Although your sigma 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 D DL macro super isn't really a macro lens, it simply focuses closer than a normal 70-300mm telezoom (which normally needs at least 4 feet to focus), at the cost of reducing magnification. Example: 300mm ain't 300mm when you're at close focus (or macro), it's more like 140mm. It's just a way to sell lenses without going through the trouble of explaining the lack of close focus correction, which makes a lens more expensive. Your OS, GONE. You won't need it. When you shoot macro, especially extreme macro, you're stopped down to like f/32, and on a tripod. Optical stabilization is useless for macro. Third: The TC201 will not meter, but will work (I have one and use it on my D90)....just not necessarily with a sigma lens, or rather any 3x telezoom that isn't in the pro category. At the short end, the rear element will impact the front element of the teleconverter. There are few options. But realistically, you don't need it. You don't need a longer focal length, you need a reduction of focus distance. The closer you can focus on an object, the more it will be magnified. Unfortunately, the ability to do just that comes at a price. Attempting to do it all bargain basement will result in disappointment. Trust me. However, if you are intent upon trying it, there is a simpler way: Use your 18-50, get a reversal ring to match it's filter diameter with 52mm on the other side. Then get a nikkor 50mm f/1.8, which is like $100. Put it on back to front and you'll get a cm or two from what you want to get super macro. That'll get you there., but it won't be earth shattering. It does work, though.
Check this link out:
http://nikonrumors.com/2010/12/15/guest-post-nikkor-19mm-f2-8-macro-lens-review-part-2.aspx
Now that's how you do extreme macro.
Here's more on the lens, which is a very rare nikkor macro, that is basically a really old, really expensive microscope lens.
http://nikonrumors.com/2010/12/14/guest-post-nikkor-19mm-f2-8-macro-lens-review.aspx
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