I HAVE JUST SPOTTED THIS....it may help you macro fans

[FUJI]

Just pinched off the specialist macro forum.......

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Took some recent suggestions about removing the front element from a kit Canon 35-80 zoom lens, version III in this case, $30 on e-bay, which converts it into a manual focus only macro zoom, with a range of about .7x to 1.4x, but with full electronic functions. I cut off the front element from its holder, and re-attached the holder so that lens cap and macro ring mount can still be used. Very light weight and easy to use, with a WD of about 3-4 cm. Even at f/8, looks very good with little to no CA. Next time I'll keep my macro flash handy .

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Worth trying?

FUJI

[Guest]

Weird.

[Guest DaveW]

I think you could obtain the same magnifications easier Fuji and for about the same price with a set of supplementary close-up lenses on a similar lens?

http://digital-photography-school.com/getting-up-close-with-close-up-lenses

[FUJI]

I think you could obtain the same magnifications easier Fuji and for about the same price with a set of supplementary close-up lenses on a similar lens?

http://digital-photography-school.com/getting-up-close-with-close-up-lenses

Thanks Dave.......I don't intend to do it......I just posted the info for interest.....I have dedicated Macro gear, but no bugs currently ;-)

FUJI

[Guest DaveW]

Same here Fuji, I have hibernated for the winter until the bugs and flowers come out again! There are lots of Blue Peter macro ideas around:--

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGdE15Qj3iA

http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/2012/09/13/diy-photography-hacks-make-a-macro-studio-with-paper-and-table-lamps/