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<p>on the lens it is written: Macro 1:4. I Know that the lens is slow, it will be even slower if I use an extension tube.<br>

I will check photodo to see what they got. Thanks for the feedback.I will also try to tweak it and get something out of it:)</p>

<p>http://img152.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img5927bs5.jpg</p>

<p>It is branded as Image. I also saw the same model branded as a Kalimar.<br>

I would like to know what mount it is.<br>

The magnification ratio is 1:4. Trying the lens without a camera impressed me a lot. I cannot afford to pay a 600$ (or more) for a macro lens.. I use the reversed lens technique whenever I need to enter the macro realm, but the depth of field is frustrating and it takes time to get a decent shot. (example of reversed lens technique: http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=turquoisepearlzk2.jpg)</p>

<p>I went to the flea market and found an MC ZOOM MACRO 1:4.5~5.6 f=80~200m. As I said, the quality of the optics seemed perfect for my needs. But when I tried it with handheld on my EOS 40D, I lost the magnification. I then taped the pens to a tube (home made extension tube..) and the result seemed better.<br>

I wonder what M/MD mount does mean.<br>

Is there anything I can do to use the lens without an extension tube?</p>

<p>thanks:)</p>