Hi Steven,
I will try and answer some of your questions.
Steven wrote:
Currently I'm the bemused owner of a 49mm OM mount reversing ring but don't
have a clue as to what to do with it.
SNIP!
It is used to attach one lens to another end to end. ie. a 50mm onto a 100mm
will give 2x mag.
I also have a 65-116 Auto extension tube and will soon have the shorter ext
tube's.
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The 65-116 Auto tube is a great macro item. You can use many of your lenses
to get various magnifications and working distances.
Good reference book?
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John Shaws book and tapes "Close - Ups in Nature" are the best I have seen.
Are the extension tubes redundant if you have the full assortment of macro
lenses?
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No, you can use them on any lens to focus closer.
Are extension tubes only useful with long lenses? Could you use one with a
reflex lens (500/8)?
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I have not tried this.
Should I still be on the lookout for an Auto-bellows?
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Since you have the 65-116 Auto tube, I would learn to use it first and if you
need more extension with a particular lens, the bellow will do this for you.
And lastly shouldn't some of the answers to this end up in the FAQ? >>
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Try and find a copy of "Carl Shipman's Olympus SLR Cameras" It has most all
information on macro you will need.
Good Luck,
BW
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