Over the weekend I was attempting to take some macro shots of flowers, insects, anything, everything and the lenses I have (kit lenses - 18-55 AF-S VR and 55-200 AF-S VR ED) don't have a particularly close minimum focus range. Instead of paying for a macro lens (which I plan to in the future, I just don't have the cash at the moment) I have read about extension tubes that can be had for sub £10.
My only question is, though.. are they worth the bother, or will I just find myself £10 down with something I'm never going to use? I understand how they work, but am left wondering if there will be an inherent loss of quality, and if so, how much?
I expect someone will tell me I need to spend £1500+ on a macro lens, and that all extension tubes should be resigned to the task of replacement door knobs or something, but I'm not interested, thanks. I'm a novice photographer that just wants to capture a few nice pics of really up close things on my entry level dslr, not a professional looking for atom perfect sharpness on a D4 or 1Dx.
My only question is, though.. are they worth the bother, or will I just find myself £10 down with something I'm never going to use? I understand how they work, but am left wondering if there will be an inherent loss of quality, and if so, how much?
I expect someone will tell me I need to spend £1500+ on a macro lens, and that all extension tubes should be resigned to the task of replacement door knobs or something, but I'm not interested, thanks. I'm a novice photographer that just wants to capture a few nice pics of really up close things on my entry level dslr, not a professional looking for atom perfect sharpness on a D4 or 1Dx.
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