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<blockquote data-quote="WayneF" data-source="post: 204948" data-attributes="member: 12496"><p>I have not used this adapter, but it would seem to me the best user comments to read would be those on the Amazon page... they have actually seen and used it. Others like me are just guessing.</p><p></p><p>A prime lens may not work with this, you probably will need the variable zoom to change image size and frame the image of the slide. I'm thinking you do not need anything else, except maybe the filter adapter to mount it.</p><p></p><p>Optically, this is an extremely inexpensive solution. Basically, it is an inexpensive 10X magnifying glass (an extreme close up filter) in front of the zoom lens (and a slide holder). A GOOD 10x filter alone might cost twice that much. So not optically great, and it can't match what a $500 macro lens can do, nor can the 18-200, but still, it will allow you to see these old slides, it may be sufficient. An inexpensive try. Be sure to stop down well, like to f/11, to maximize quality of its soft corners. (in this case, f/11 is NOT for depth of field, it is to restrict using anything but the center of the lens and the magnifier).</p><p></p><p>Other solutions, costing more for 150 slides, would be to take the slides to the photo printing department at places like Costco, who can scan them and put them on CD for you. Call around to find out who can do this. Be sure to also ask what size images they will provide (pixel dimensions of the image). Some only do smallish, more like 1800 pixels, or 4x6 inch print size... which might be sufficient.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WayneF, post: 204948, member: 12496"] I have not used this adapter, but it would seem to me the best user comments to read would be those on the Amazon page... they have actually seen and used it. Others like me are just guessing. A prime lens may not work with this, you probably will need the variable zoom to change image size and frame the image of the slide. I'm thinking you do not need anything else, except maybe the filter adapter to mount it. Optically, this is an extremely inexpensive solution. Basically, it is an inexpensive 10X magnifying glass (an extreme close up filter) in front of the zoom lens (and a slide holder). A GOOD 10x filter alone might cost twice that much. So not optically great, and it can't match what a $500 macro lens can do, nor can the 18-200, but still, it will allow you to see these old slides, it may be sufficient. An inexpensive try. Be sure to stop down well, like to f/11, to maximize quality of its soft corners. (in this case, f/11 is NOT for depth of field, it is to restrict using anything but the center of the lens and the magnifier). Other solutions, costing more for 150 slides, would be to take the slides to the photo printing department at places like Costco, who can scan them and put them on CD for you. Call around to find out who can do this. Be sure to also ask what size images they will provide (pixel dimensions of the image). Some only do smallish, more like 1800 pixels, or 4x6 inch print size... which might be sufficient. [/QUOTE]
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