Which Lens would you use for very small items?

[etrust]

Hi Guys,

I want to shot some watches and small parts very Close. I am using a 17-55 a 30mm but I can not go near the object to reach a very close footage. Which lenses should I use for shots like this?

 

[David G. Smith]

You will want to get a Macro focusing lens. I have a Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm zoom, with a Nikon F mount that I use, with an adaptor, on Canon T2i and a Sony FS100 that allows close focusing at just inches away from the lens. The images look great. These lenses can be found on eBay, for a variety of lens mounts, very cheap (Well under a $100.00). I believe I paid $35.00 for mine.

 

[David W. Jones]

A macro with 1:1 will do the job.

 

[J Davis]

If you don't want to spend money on a macro, get a 77mm diopter for your 17-55

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=77mm+diopter&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

the manual lenses recommended earlier are good, if you want AF go with the 60mm f2.8 macro efs

 

[Paul Hudson]

I would suggest diopters or if you have the budget a bellows.

 

[etrust]

hi guys,

thank you for all replies. Wow cool I will try the cheap solution using a diopter. Will I loose sharpness?

 

[Kin Lau]

Just keep in mind that the shorter the focal length, the shorter the working distance. So if you want to shoot such a small item at larger than life-size, you'll want to use a longer lens, for more framing and lighting options. It's a bit hard to shot when you less than an inch away.

 

[etrust]

Hi Guys,

which Lens should I upgrade with diopters to be able to shoot very small parts?

- canon 17-55mm 2.8
- 50mm
- 30mm
- 11-16mm

 

[jambredz]

u could always rent a canon 100mm L Lens

 

[Samuel H]

instead of a dioper, you can also use macro tubes:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Macro-Exten...314?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item518c44dd4a

the effect on sharpness is smaller than with a diopter, but you lose any electronic controls (aperture, autofocus, IS)

 

[lyrov]

+1 for tha macro tubes...ecxellent and cheap solution!

 

[etrust]

Hi Guys,

A guy from BH told me that this would be the best solution instead using a diopter: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/275182-REG/Raynox_DCR_250_DCR_250_2_5x_Super_Macro.html

What do you think? Should I buy a diopter +5 or a Raynox 2.5 super macro??

I just want be able to shoot very small parts very big. And not spend more then 100 USD.

Second question. What becomes bigger the +5 or raynox?? And quality??

Thank you guys..

 

[Samuel H]

I've never used a reversed-lens adapter, but I doubt it will give you better IQ than macro tubes (which cost 5 times less and will work on all your lenses, independently of their filter size)

 

[DavidBeier]

How many stops of light am I losing with the fotodiox tubes?

 

[Samuel H]

I think it depends on the lens, and on how many tubes you mount (it comes with 3 rings of different lengths, allowing for 7 different configurations)
if you tell me which focal length you were planning to use, I can test it (and post some samples)
I'd bet my 90mm f/2.8 is quite good for this, will that one suit you?