Close Up filter set (macro)

[freitz]

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I was unable to find anything during a forum search (was running a little slow this morning so it could have been mistaken).

 

Looking to see if anyone has used the Macro Close up filter set.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/22751-REG/Hoya_A46CUS_46mm_Close_up_Kit_HMC.html

 

I have a mini table top studio and a couple of nice watches I want to sell. I currently have a 50 lux and 35 lux so the .7m focus distance is not close enough to get the picture I want. Are these a good option?

 

Thanks for the help.

[Peter Kilmister]

I haven't used the filters but I have used an extension tube that I bought from a German supplier through Amazon.de. With an extension tube you are not interfering with the quality of the lens, just shifting the focal point. I would be suspicious of putting a dioptre in front of a lens. However, if they are recommended by someone on this forum then I have an open mind.

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[freitz]

I haven't used the filters but I have used an extension tube that I bought from a German supplier through Amazon.de. With an extension tube you are not interfering with the quality of the lens, just shifting the focal point. I would be suspicious of putting a dioptre in front of a lens. However, if they are recommended by someone on this forum then I have an open mind.

I never used extension tubes before. How do they work and do you have a link to the one you used?

[Peter Kilmister]

Try this: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00GATTTXY/ref=pe_386171_51767411_TE_M3T1_dp_1

 

For me most things work by smoke and mirrors! I'd find it very hard to explain as it is 50 years since I last had a physics lesson.

 

Probably some technical wizard will be along soon to help us out.

[Peter Kilmister]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/133538622@N08/19081195991/in/dateposted-public/ has a photo taken using a Summilux 50 attached to my extension tube. The flower head is about the same size as a watch face. It was shot from under 20cm.

[henning]

It's a possession confession.

 

I was unable to find anything during a forum search (was running a little slow this morning so it could have been mistaken).

 

Looking to see if anyone has used the Macro Close up filter set.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/22751-REG/Hoya_A46CUS_46mm_Close_up_Kit_HMC.html

 

I have a mini table top studio and a couple of nice watches I want to sell. I currently have a 50 lux and 35 lux so the .7m focus distance is not close enough to get the picture I want. Are these a good option?

 

Thanks for the help.

The most important thing to know is if you have an M240 or an earlier digital M, or if you have access to another live view or dslr camera. The M9 and earlier M cameras are distinctly ill suited to macro work, although there are some solutions. I've done a lot of macro photography, from using my Aristophot (google it) through BOOWU and the like, NOOKY, DR Summicron, 90 macro Elmar, 65 Elmar, Visoflexes, bellows, 135 lens heads, OUFRO and ELPRO. And that's just for Leica M.

 

If you have a live view or dslr camera, then you can use macro lenses, extension tubes or 'close up filters'. The latter should be your last resort, although they are cheap. Your smartphone camera would be a better choice.

 

If you have or have access to a point and shoot camera, that should work fine for your purposes. Almost all have decent macro features, and the small sensor, with the resultant short focal length lenses, provide very good depth of field, which is important for macro work. This will most likely give you the best technical quality for web use, better than from an M240 due to the dof issue.

 

The main thing with watch photography is the lighting, as that is critical. A couple of small lights with some diffusion sheets can work well. Spend a bit of time and try things, watching various reflections. A dark background for some shots might be helpful

[Peter Kilmister]

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I should have mentioned that I use an M-P 240 and have an (Olympus) EVF2 so I can focus accurately while using the extension tube.