Lumix G1 extension tube

[Boddie]

Originally Posted by squishy

i might not be using the right term. i mean, if you use it much below 200mm, you start to get the black plastic of the adapter ring encroaching on the corners of your photos. It is intended for use at higher focal lengths really.

It does not one mine, so that is why I asked what camera you use.

Its camera dependant

[squishy]

I'm using a fuji S9600.

[Gill Catton]

Originally Posted by squishy

i might not be using the right term. i mean, if you use it much below 200mm, you start to get the black plastic of the adapter ring encroaching on the corners of your photos. It is intended for use at higher focal lengths really.

Sorry for bringing an old thread back to life I only just found it!

I know what you mean and it does on mine too.

Incidentally old wolf the raynox lens is only about £50.00 and worth more than its weight in gold!

[oldwolf]

Hi Gill.
I have had the Raynox for a while now and found that it does produce some really good shots.
I also mix it up with other filter close up lenses.
You can see these on my flickr page.

I have just bought a dedicated macro lens for my G1 but have been unable to test it as I am still waiting for the adaptor to arrive.
This lens came with a set of extension tubes so I hope to get some interesting results.
All manual focus though.

Regards

Dave

[squishy]

what lens did you go for?

[oldwolf]

Hi,
The lens is a Yashica ML Macro 55mm 1:28.

Regards

Dave

[squishy]

depending on the ext. tubes it comes with you might lose the auto metering (have to set shutter speed and aperture manually for exposure). It might be worth picking up a set with electronic contacts if that is the case.

That lens will get you to 1:2 mag, so you'll probably want to keep using the raynox (not that that is a handicap )

[oldwolf]

Thanks for the info,
There is an aperture ring on this lens so no choice but to set manually.
I hadn't thought about setting shutter speed though.

Another learning curve, could be interesting.....

or stressful.

Regards

Dave