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One_Divided
01-12-2011, 10:07 PM
So I bought a second hand set of extension tubes and a 50mm f1.8 V1 lens and this is what I got!

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/adam_cynic/acro02.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/adam_cynic/acro01-1.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/adam_cynic/acan02.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/adam_cynic/acan01-1.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/adam_cynic/acro03.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/adam_cynic/acro04.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/adam_cynic/acro06.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/adam_cynic/acro05.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/adam_cynic/cap01.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/adam_cynic/Ric03.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/adam_cynic/Ric02.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i268/adam_cynic/acan03.jpg

Aquattro
01-12-2011, 10:09 PM
Nice!

Delphinus
01-12-2011, 10:12 PM
I'd say it looks like a good investment!

Don't really notice much about extension tubes other than what they look like. I notice you said "tubes" plural, do you daisy chain them or is that each one is a specific match to a particular lens?

Now I want to go buy an extension tube for my D70.. :lol: Thanks a lot!!! :p

Skimmerking
01-12-2011, 10:13 PM
HOLY Crap man that looks great love the Ric's

amy
01-12-2011, 10:20 PM
Fantastic!

One_Divided
01-12-2011, 10:20 PM
Thanks guys! I have Tamron AF teleconverter 2x and a Canon EF25 Extension tube. I haven't tried them both together. The extension tube is dramatic. I could only get pics of things 4-5 inches or nearer to the front of the glass. The Teleconverter was a bit more neutral. I would recommend that first.

kien
01-12-2011, 10:22 PM
Wow those are awesome!

You can daisy chain extension tubes as they come in various sizes.

One_Divided
01-12-2011, 10:24 PM
pics 5,6,7,8,9 are teleconverter and the rest are extension tube. Both pretty inexpensive. Especially used.

lastlight
01-12-2011, 10:25 PM
Rics especially look bangin'. That sure is cheaper than the 105mm and looks sweet!

Youngster Dan
01-13-2011, 12:28 AM
Nice pics! I would lock your doors, as you may find that your camera and some of those corals somehow disappear.

Ross
01-13-2011, 03:01 AM
Don't really notice much about extension tubes other than what they look like. I notice you said "tubes" plural, do you daisy chain them or is that each one is a specific match to a particular lens?


Kenko extension tubes comes in a set of 12mm 20mm and 36mm
They can be stacked at any combo of them.

The only down side for Canon users with EF-S lenses is that they require a mod in order to fit lenses such as the 17-85.
This is easily accomplished with a knife, dremel, sandpaper etc.

In store they retail for close to $200, but can be found on ebay for 100 new from asia.

sumpfinfishe
01-13-2011, 05:05 AM
Great shots Adam!
good to see the gear worked out for ya

Starry
01-13-2011, 05:45 AM
Great pics! Any idea what the acro in pic #8 is called? I have the same one.

muck
01-13-2011, 02:55 PM
Looking good Adam!!
We need more though.. :razz:

michika
01-13-2011, 04:39 PM
Sexy!

I agree, more photos required.

One_Divided
01-13-2011, 06:58 PM
Great pics! Any idea what the acro in pic #8 is called? I have the same one.

I would say it's an A. Valida .. Pretty common, but can take a while to colour up!

cwatkins
01-13-2011, 07:18 PM
What exact lighting were these taken under?

One_Divided
01-14-2011, 01:03 AM
2x14k phoenix 250w hqis run on hqi ballasts

cwatkins
01-14-2011, 02:10 AM
2x14k phoenix 250w hqis run on hqi ballasts

Wow. Any actinic supplementation for the photos? They look like they're glowing nicely. My 2x 14K Pheonix 250w make the tank look a little blue-ish. Mind you I'm running an electronic ballast.