I’ve been interested in photographing bees recently. Rather than buy a macro lens, I spent $32 on a 10mm and 16mm Meike extension tube. Photos are with an A9II + Sigma 35mm f/2, which normally offers a 0.18x magnification. All four are taken as close as the lens will focus. I’m very happy with image quality, especially given that this lens doesn’t have a super flat focal plane at its minimum focal distance.

For anyone who tries an extension tube for their first time: you won’t be able to focus very far in the distance (beyond about 1 foot in my case). Be ready to get up close and personal.

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    4 months ago

    The main thing with bugs is to move slowly and never cast a shadow over top of them. If you can do that, then you will get a lot more bug pics.

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      4 months ago

      Oh and I’m sure you already know this but you will also need a flash and diffuser if you want to do any kind of macro.