[wim]

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It may focus close, but it is awkward as a close-up lens anywhere but in a studio setting. Even using a macro rail I found that with the shortest tubes the distance from the front element to subject is terribly close, and forget longer tubes period. I think brightcolors has the best replies here. I certainly wouldn't recommend it as a closeup lens because of the focal plane to front element distance combined with minimum focus, it is just difficult to use. I prefer just using my ts-e 90 and tubes, and then pan-and-stitch if I want a larger composition for closeup since it is so easy with macro rail on panorama base.

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I've actually used a simple table tripod setup with the TS-E 24, and a flash for lighting (directed at the ceiling, with the subject almost touching the front lens, and it did work well, with good results.



I normally would use the TS-E 90 for this type of stuff too, but that was not the question. Use of this setup also depends entirely on the results you want to achieve, not to mention the combined use of a lens, especially if you are on a tight budget (macro, semi-macro, landscape, architecture, even portraiture). Oh, and in some scenarios a TS-E 90 will actually not do for this type of shot.



Kind regards, Wim