| Re: Macro lenses
It's a flash that is mounted on the front of the lens designed esp. for macro work lighting subjects close to the lens. Not cheap and not my first choice of macro lighting as the results tend to be quite flat.
A much cheaper alternative for me was to rig up a tube of mirrored card from the on board flash leading to a diffuser box that puts light down and in front of the lens. Cost me about £3 in parts and gives a nice simulation of natural diffuse sunlight.
When I've got the money for a decent flashgun I'll probably spend some time building a more advanced version that's adjustable for different angles, etc. |