Any half decent amateur photographers amongst you lot?
Before I resort to gazzes and FB messages.
( Kroney, Wed 28 May 2014, 10:33, 4 replies, latest was 11 years ago)

I know nothing about photography, but I have just bought myself a nice new DSLR so I can learn.

(Bazongaloid, Wed 28 May 2014, 10:35, Reply)

I'm not too shabby at it
had a camera of some sort since I was about 8, learnt on a completely manual 35mm, light meter and all.

What you trying to find out about?
(localboy purveyor of pisspoor puns, Wed 28 May 2014, 10:40, Reply)

I have a good lens that I could use for macro shooting with extension tubes.
Just wondering whether it's worth spending 150 quid on a 1:2 magnification macro lens over using the tubes, considering I'm hardly more than a holiday snapper and light hobbyist.
( Kroney, Wed 28 May 2014, 10:41, Reply)

Tricky one
Ideally would see if you can try before buying, the "proper" macro lens is likely to be better, but would like to see how much better before parting with the dosh.
Same applies (or used to) with teleconverters, if you don't have a need for a long lens so often it's a cheap way of getting one, but not quite as good quality.
(localboy purveyor of pisspoor puns, Wed 28 May 2014, 10:48, Reply)

Yeah, that's the general opinion I'm getting.
The tight-fist in me resents spending thirty quid only to end up spending the extra anyway.
( Kroney, Wed 28 May 2014, 10:50, Reply)

*tight fist fives*
Just buy the shiniest one, you know you want to.....
(localboy purveyor of pisspoor puns, Wed 28 May 2014, 10:52, Reply)

how to photograph children from a distance

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 28 May 2014, 10:42, Reply)

150mm lens, f/5 or higher depending on required depth of field
no trousers and a beige Volvo to hide in.
( Kroney, Wed 28 May 2014, 10:44, Reply)