On Friday, December 14, 2001 at 19:33, John A. Lind
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wrote re "Re: [OM] OM macro systems" saying:
> I don't do that many macros; not enough to justify a dedicated macro
> lens. A practical alternative, especially in the field is a set of
> extension tubes.
>
> I have two sets: the 7/14/25 OM auto tubes, and the Vivitar 12/21/36 auto
> tubes. The OM tubes are typical high build quality. The Vivitar, while not
> OM build quality (the flanges), are quite sturdy (aluminum), very
> functional, and their optics easily equal that found in the OM tubes.
Go on! Nothing surpasses the optics in the OM tubes.
So find a vacuum tube....
;-) tOM
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