cheap Macro photography question

[alfa147x]

So I was on ebay today and I searched "macro canon".
Here is my situation I'm in high school, meaning that i can only take a little out of my weekly income (most of it goes to College savings)
so i want to spend VERY little for something that does macro
what should i pick for a XTI ? advantages and disadvantages on the following :



http://cgi.ebay.com/52mm-Lens-reverse-m...06QQcategoryZ30059QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/52mm-Lens-reverse-m...06QQcategoryZ30059QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
MACRO SHOT EXTENSION RING
Macro Close Up Lens (looks like a filter)

My lens is a 28-90 canon lens
I'm a photography n00b saying that i got my camera earlier this month.
Present from parents.

Thanks for the help.

 

[dartworth]

You might want to consider spending some $ on an English tutor...

 

[Imported]

I'm not exactly sure how a zoom works with a reverse mount ring or a macro filter.. but I've heard and seen good results from people with the reverse mount plus a 50mm prime.

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: dartworth
You might want to consider spending some $ on an English tutor...

I'm hoping that my edits are better.

 

[JMWarren]

Other than the 50mm's on the market now, few lenses are ideal for reverse mounting. Additionally Canon EF lenses pose some problems in setting the apature when reversed. What I'd suggest is buying a MF 50mm (Canon, Nikon or a Pentax SMC (One of the best 50mm's made)) to reverse if thats your plan.

The other option would be to get some close up filters. These will reduce image quality somewhat, but depending on print size you may find them useful (I never have).

Finally you could get some extension tubes. Your 28-90 won't be ideal on tubes as there is some (albeit minor) light loss with them.

If you buy AF tubes pick up a 50mm 1.8 to use with it...it's also a decent low light lense.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: alfa147x
So I was on ebay today and I searched "macro canon".
Here is my situation I'm in high school, meaning that i can only take a little out of my weekly income (most of it goes to collage savings)

You're that big into collages?

 

[NoShangriLa]

A roundup of the gadgets that will help you move really close to your subject. -- Words and pictures by Peter Bargh

 

[alfa147x]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: alfa147x
So I was on ebay today and I searched "macro canon".
Here is my situation I'm in high school, meaning that i can only take a little out of my weekly income (most of it goes to collage savings)

You're that big into collages?

ah, sorry.