NIKON 105 mm VR with Canon 500D

Hello,

I'm using a NIKON 105 mm VR macrolens and thinking about adding a Canon 500D

close-up lens to get greater magnifications.

Can anybody who uses this combination tell me how many extra millimeters I need in my

port to house the 105 VR + Canon 500D + stepupring?

Thanx!

I think that Alex said recently that he was using that combination . . .

From memory, he uses a Subal housing.

Bruce...

I think that Alex said recently that he was using that combination . . .

 

From memory, he uses a Subal housing.

 

Bruce...

Yes he does, he advised me to get the canon 500D instead of trying to obtain a

Nikon 5T. He also warned me for the extra space needed for the stepup/down ring and

the 500D. (thank you Alex!)

I'm using Ikelite housing and ports, and before ordering the closeup lens I want to

make sure the combination fits in the port...

Well it only seems fair, as I learned about the excellent 500D here on Wetpixel (from James). The 5T is good too, but hard to find. I shot the 5T on Friday.

I just measured my 72mm 500D with a 62-72mm step-up ring (with a ruler, no calipers) and it is 16mm. So I would leave 17-18mm to be safe as not all step-up rings will be the same, or will screw flush onto lens and dioptre.

Alex

Thanks again Alex!

I just measured 17mm for my canon 250D + 62-58mm step down ring, with my 105mm VR lens...

I use the 20mm extension ring and it works great.

you can save a little money and weight by buying the 58mm diopter instead of the 72mm diopter. but I cant' promise it will work if you ever go full-frame.

Scott

Hi Guys,

I'm interested in who you buy your step-up, step-down rings from?

Also what brand/company they are from??

Thanks,

Bruce...