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Olympus EX-25mm Macro Extension Tube for E1, E300 & E500 Digital SLR Cameras
- Focal Length 150 mm ( 35mm equivalent focal length 300mm )
- Lens construction 11 Elements in 9 Groups, including ED/Super ED Lens Elements
- Angle of View 8.2 Degree
- Closest Focusing Distance 1.2 m
- Maximum Image Magnification 0.15 x
Product Description
Use this extension tube with the ZUIKO DIGITAL 50mm macro lens to achieve maximum magnification of 1:1 (equivalent to 1:2 on a 35mm camera). Both the body and lens are treated to prevent droplet formation.... More >>
Olympus EX-25mm Macro Extension Tube for E1, E300 & E500 Digital SLR Cameras
December 28th, 2009 - 17:20
I do a fair amount of industrial type macro shooting to things down to 1/1000 of an inch. I use a modified copy stand and a Nikon bellows and 50mm reversed lens. I bought this to try in the moderate macro range and it works well but BE CAREFUL! What they don’t tell you is that you cannot use it much below 45mm focal length because of the retro-focal design the subject will have to be BEHIND the front of the lens. I use an 18-180 most of the time so half the focal length is unusable and I cannot use my wide angle at all. But taking that into consideration, it works very well at 50mm and above. So don’t even think of getting a 35mm macro for use with this extension tube. That said, I am still learning how to use it best and plan to couple it with the 50mm macro lens. Should be a great combo. I would like to see a set of such extensions: say a 10mm and a 40mm for more flexibility.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 28th, 2009 - 18:34
I’ve used Olympus before and expected quality, therefore I was not disappointed. this product does everything i want
Rating: 5 / 5
December 28th, 2009 - 20:28
I’ve been using this with the Olympus 50mm f2 macro and the Sigma 150mm f2.8 EX HSM macro lens in manual focus mode on a tripod with a Novoflex focusing rail and am having great results with it so far.
Will have to try it with the 40-150 kit lens as a light travel combination too.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 28th, 2009 - 22:01
I purchased this item for use with my 50mm lens and E3 and I have been very impressed. I use it with the 50mm for macro shot just outstanding.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 29th, 2009 - 00:37
This accessory is for anyone looking to get into close-up/macro photography. I own an E-300 with the generation one kit lenses and the 35mm f/3.5 macro lens. This accessory works best with the 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5. With the 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 it’s only useful at 45mm and you’ll be too close for useful macro shots. I’ve heard the 50-200mm f/2.8-3.5 lens provides decent results.
Jesse
Rating: 5 / 5