extension kits

[JRY]

Hi guys
i would really like to get into close up photography.
I understand i will need an extension to add to my lens?
at the moment am using a 28-135mm lens on a 350d

I've seen a few cheap ones from the well known auction site.
should i stay away from these?
which would u guys recommend?

am sorry... still a noob in photography
any help appreciated

cheers

 

[SDK^]

Get a set of Kenko extension tubes, they cost about £60 on ebay.

 

[Mr_Sukebe]

The options you have are:
- A genuine macro, such as the Canon 50mm F2.5. Apparently a very good lens, though clearly not cheap.
- A set of extensions like the Kenko kit, which can be bought for around £70. They contain no glass, meaning that it's pointless buying a Canon branded unit.

 

[JRY]

cool... thanks guys...
will look into it.
and i'll still be able to use it with my existing lens? will it be decent quality?

cheers

 

[SDK^]

and i'll still be able to use it with my existing lens? will it be decent quality?

The quality does suffer a bit when compared to shots without them but it's only small difference. You will lose infinity focus.