Extension Rings for RZ (again)

catem

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I made a post some time back about extension rings - yet another thing I haven't yet got around to sorting - but am looking to use them for something I want to work on very soon. I'm looking for Mamiya RZ rings (established RB rings won't function on the RZ) probably second-hand.

I'd value comments from anyone with experience with these - whether it's sensible to get one, or both, how useful/successful you found them in particular.

Thanks!

edit- am looking to use them with the 110mm lens
 
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How much extension do you need? Rings for the RZ aren't any different then any other camera. Just empty tubes.
 
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Nick Zentena said:
How much extension do you need? Rings for the RZ aren't any different then any other camera. Just empty tubes.
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Good point - I'm asking 'how much' and the answer is 'how much do you need...'

I'm not certain how much at present - I suppose I was hoping to clarify quite how close in the 2 different tubes available would get me, (either alone or in combination) with that particular lens.....

Any experience people have had with/opinions on the results with would be useful.....
 
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Thanks a lot Nick, helpful info.

Any subjective views of own results from anyone???

Without getting into too big a discussion about how results compare with a for-purpose macro lens (not a possibility at present) I was interested in hearing peoples' views on their own results from a particular combo using the 110 lens.

I have experience of using extension tubes with 35mm so understand some of the drawbacks/benefits of using them.
 
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Catem,
I use ext tubes on my RB all the time, I consider them a neccesity. It's rare when I take the RB out in the field that at the very least, a #1 ext tube isn't packed, I use the 180 with the #1 tube to give me a more natural perspective as well as more working distance.


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Nick Zentena said:
How much extension do you need? Rings for the RZ aren't any different then any other camera. Just empty tubes.
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Does a RZ have a focal plane shutter?

A RB's extension tubes are NOT just empty rings. Think about it. I suspect a RZ's are the same, only electrical.

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