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Macro focussing rail for EOS 90D: Recommendations and weight concerns

Ramsden — Tue, 20 May 2025 14:31:47 GMT

Hi folks

I'm slowly walking into Macro photography and would like some advice before I buy a focussing rail.

I have an EOS90d which weighs 2llb 5oz with 50 mm macro + 23 mm extension. Not too heavy but some reviews caution against excess weight.

Question: I have 2, fourway Macro Focussing rails in my basket.

Both made by NEEWER, one in English pounds is £70- the other £119 with 360° rotatable etc etc. Quite a difference!

Given the weight of my camera, and I'm a relative beginner at Macro - any advise will be most welcome.

I should add that with my biggest lens (70-300) it weighs in at 3llb 6oz.

Thanks as ever

Ramsden

Re: Macro focussing rail.

rs-eos — Mon, 19 May 2025 15:21:53 GMT

I could be mistaken, but aren't the rails only needed for those macro lenses offering between 2x and 5x magnification along with being manual focus? e.g. MP-E 65mm

Re: Macro focussing rail.

Ramsden — Mon, 19 May 2025 20:08:40 GMT

I'm not sure and don't know how to check this. AI said they are for close ups and magnification, so I'll try and get some 1:1 advice in a local camera shop.

Re: Macro focussing rail.

Waddizzle — Mon, 19 May 2025 22:08:53 GMT

I don;t use macro tails. I adjust the focus slighltly between shots so I can capture a stack of images. Doesn’t;t the 90D Focus Bracketing? Focus Brackering can automatically micro adjust the focus for you.

I do use a nodal rail to mount the camera and position it, though. Save your money. Rethink your purchase.

Re: Macro focussing rail.

Ramsden — Tue, 20 May 2025 11:52:04 GMT

Thanks Wadsizzle

Thats good advise. Yes it does focus bracketing, so I'll do some tests on close ups and see how they come out. The EOS90D does a lot of things that I'm still learning to use properly. But as I said in a recent post when I met a 'semi-pro' at St Pancrass Station - on days out he sticks it on Auto and shoots away!

But my journey into Macro takes time on country walks, so I want to be in control.

Thanks

Ramsden