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louisNew Member
Posts: 15 Joined: 06 Oct 2007
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 10:34 am |
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I purhased a set of HOYA Macro Filter Lenses +1, +2 and +4. I was told by the salesman they would improve the quality of my Macro photos. However I find that when I used Macro Mode on my camera (Canon G9 12.1 mpx) with the lenses, I can't get a closeup of the coin. The tube restricts how close the lens can get to the coin.
When I don't use the tube and lenses, I can get within an inch of the coin. The images are outstanding.
Do I really need the Macro Filter Lenses to take pictures of coins????
Thanks in advance to all who respond.
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coopExpert Member
Posts: 3402 Joined: 17 Sep 2003 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 12:23 pm |
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Louis: I've never used them. Sounds like you don't need them if you can get that close to the coins. I've never thought I needed any. I take micro images through a microscope. If you were try to take images through a loupe, it might help. But never tried that cause the scope is perfect for what I need.
_________________ Richard S. Cooper
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Bob PSite Admin
Posts: 3482 Joined: 01 Jul 2003 Location: Niceville, Florida
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:33 pm |
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I bought some macro filter lenses at one time, and found out that I could do better with a setup like I have now. I would stick with what gives you the best shots. If you get outstanding shots without the tube and lenses, that would be the way to go.
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BobANew Member
Posts: 11 Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2007 7:22 pm |
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Louis, I have the same macro lenses as you do. I used them on a standard lens with no marco capability, and I haven't tried them on coins, because the camera I'm using now (Nikon 5600) has a macro built in. I should note I used the screw on macro lens on a 35mm film camera not digital. Hope this helps.
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