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

[Ramsden]

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

[rs-eos]

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

[Ramsden]

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.

[Waddizzle]

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.

[Ramsden]

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