I have one of those and it's not for sale, unless someone offers me an
obscene amount of money for it. /jnm
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:owner-olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Scott Nelson
> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 8:43 AM
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [OM] Ways to go macro
>
>
> If I were doing it all over again, I'd have bought a 50/f2. I
> think this is a brilliant kit and should be offered as a package
> on all new OMs (4ti, 3ti and 2000).
>
> >>> tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 06:00:34 04/19/2001 >>>
> By the time you've invested in tubes, reversing rings etc, you're coming
> very close to the used price of a 50 f/3.5 Macro. Simply an
> excellent lens
> and can double as your normal lens (except for low-light). If I was doing
> it, I'd save up and buy one.
>
> Tom
>
>
> From: "Roger Wesson" <roger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>
> > If I've got a Zuiko 50mm lens and I want to do macro photography without
> > spending half a year's wages on a proper macro lens, what is the best
> > way to go? As far as I am aware, I can get extension tubes, lenses or a
> > reversing ring, but what are the pros and cons of each?
> >
> > Also (and this may horrify some of you, so don't read on if you're a
> > sensitive soul) I have a 3x teleconverter which I bought very cheaply a
> > couple of years ago and never use (it's not very good). I had the crazy
> > thought that if I smash out the insides it would be an extension tube.
> > Is this a totally insane idea? If I've lost everyone's respect entirely
> > then I apologise...
> >
> > Roger
>
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