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Old 05-12-2016, 11:56 AM   #606
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Originally Posted by capt_noonie View Post
I have a question about macro lenses. I don't want to pay the money for an actual one so I am seeing on Amazon macro lenses that screw onto your kit lens like a filter http://www.amazon.com/Opteka-Achroma...cro+lens+nex+7 or extension tubes that screw onto the back end of the lens then you attach to the camera body http://www.amazon.com/MeikeŽ-Automat...cro+lens+nex+7

So what is the difference between the two? As far as I can gather, they both do the same thing. Is one better than the other? I'm thinking the one that screws onto the end like a filter would be easier to use and take off. What is the benefit for the tube extension?
https://photographylife.com/what-is-an-extension-tube
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