Extension tubes (recommendations?) vs Close up lens

[Amor Lucis]

Hi folks,

Can anyone recommend extension tubes? I'm using the a7r4 and Sigma 105mm DG DN macro and was looking to get to 2x magnification or possibly more.
Also, how do extension tubes stack up (pun intended) against a higher quality close-up lens (say, B+W)?

Cheers.

 

[Alan Clark]

According to Sigma, your lens can be used with their x2 teleconverter to give x2 magnification. This will allow a full range of magnifications from zero to x2. This may be the best option, apart from the price.

105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art | Lenses | SIGMA Corporation

Basic information for 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art.

www.sigma-global.com

I have been using these tubes with my 90mm macro, and have been happy with them, getting about x2 maximum magnification.

Mcoplus NEX-M Metal Auto Focus Macro Extension Tube Adapter Ring for Sony Mirrorless E-Mount FE-Mount A7 NEX Camera A7 A7M2 NEX3 NEX5 NEX6 NEX7 A5000 A5100 A6000 A6300 A6500 A9 A7III (10mm+16mm+21mm): Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Shop Mcoplus NEX-M Metal Auto Focus Macro Extension Tube Adapter Ring for Sony Mirrorless E-Mount FE-Mount A7 NEX Camera A7 A7M2 NEX3 NEX5 NEX6 NEX7 A5000 A5100 A6000 A6300 A6500 A9 A7III (10mm+16mm+21mm). Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

I suspect that a close-up lens would not give the best image quality (it would have to be 10 diopters).

 

[Brownie]

Hi folks,

Can anyone recommend extension tubes? I'm using the a7r4 and Sigma 105mm DG DN macro and was looking to get to 2x magnification or possibly more.
Also, how do extension tubes stack up (pun intended) against a higher quality close-up lens (say, B+W)?

Cheers.

Tubes are like filters. More expensive ones are usually better. However, I've used the cheapest ones on Amazon before with good luck.

If you want high quality macro for a reasonable amount of $, Check into the Raynox 250. These are very good.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

What Brownie said. Tubes can be good, but the depth of field is microscopic and they are really hard to use. Raynox are superb

 

[Amor Lucis]

According to Sigma, your lens can be used with their x2 teleconverter to give x2 magnification. This will allow a full range of magnifications from zero to x2. This may be the best option, apart from the price.

105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art | Lenses | SIGMA Corporation

Basic information for 105mm F2.8 DG DN MACRO | Art.

www.sigma-global.com

I have been using these tubes with my 90mm macro, and have been happy with them, getting about x2 maximum magnification.

Mcoplus NEX-M Metal Auto Focus Macro Extension Tube Adapter Ring for Sony Mirrorless E-Mount FE-Mount A7 NEX Camera A7 A7M2 NEX3 NEX5 NEX6 NEX7 A5000 A5100 A6000 A6300 A6500 A9 A7III (10mm+16mm+21mm): Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Shop Mcoplus NEX-M Metal Auto Focus Macro Extension Tube Adapter Ring for Sony Mirrorless E-Mount FE-Mount A7 NEX Camera A7 A7M2 NEX3 NEX5 NEX6 NEX7 A5000 A5100 A6000 A6300 A6500 A9 A7III (10mm+16mm+21mm). Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

I suspect that a close-up lens would not give the best image quality (it would have to be 10 diopters).

Ah - thanks for that - I did not know about the Sigma 2x... but, ouch! Pricey! ... Hmmm - not seeing that for the Sony mount, though.

 

[Slug]

I use a +3 62mm Marumi achromat macro lens on my Sigma 105 with very good results. (adapted to Sony A1)

• ILCE-6400
• 105mm F2.8
• 105.0 mm
• ƒ/18
• 1/60 sec
• ISO 320

 

[Brownie]

Ah - thanks for that - I did not know about the Sigma 2x... but, ouch! Pricey! ... Hmmm - not seeing that for the Sony mount, though.

I don't believe Sony allows aftermarket suppliers to provide TC's.