started experimenting with reverse lens macro today, using my canon 50D with a 50mm 1.8 lens. was just holding the lens in place as i dont have a reversing ring yet. is this the right kind of lens to use? i also have a 17-85mm as well.
can you change the DOF? i know the sensor is not in contact with the camera so you cant read what the aperture is, but can you change the aperture?
i was only able to focus by moving forward and backwards, to get my subject in focus, and if i had a slightly deeper DOF this would have made is much easier. i probably made it hard on myself using a moving subject as well!
any tips/tricks or anything a novice like me should know?
here was my result.... not to bad for a first go i guess....
It doesn't reeeally matter which lens you use, as long as you can get a clearish picture. :) I find my 18-55 is best, but a 50mm will work just fine too. I guess just try different lenses and see. :)
Because the lens is detached, all you can do is move back and forth to get the right focus. You can also put the lens on MF and change the focus that way. But you can't do it with the camera.
Hi there!
I've been using reverse lens technique lately on all of my macro shots. Ideally, 50mm focal length and below is good for reverse technique as it provides you the magnification you needed. But it is advisable to use a reverse ring adapter so you can mount your lens onto your cam body. I use 18-55 nikon kit lens, 50mm FL is just nice but if you want better magnification you can move to less than 50mm FL. Your focusing distance also becomes shorter as well as your DOF.
Nikon and canon lens has different way to set the aperture. Nikon has mechanical lever at the end of the lens which you can set by putting a stick beside it. The thicker the stick the more you are opening the aperture.
While canon has different way to set the aperture since it has no mechanical lever. You must set the desired aperture on your lens while it is attached to your cam body then while it is "ON" detach the lens from the body. That will leave the aperture setting on your lens even after you detached it from the body.
See my macro shots which were taken using reverse lens macro technique...
Cheers!
This was made using a $6.00 reversing adapter from ebay and an old Canon 50mm f1.8 FD mount lens. The older Canon 35mm lens has a lever for changing aperture that is easy to adjust while mounted to the reversing ring.
Learned about extension tubes last week for better macro photography, but would never have thought of shooting through a reversed lens. Will definately be experimenting with that as well.
Thankyou heaps everyone for your comments! i have tried it again today and was happier with my attempt.
I used lots and lots of light, my 50mm lens, a stationary subject and i changed the aperture by setting it before i took off my lens (although im not completely convinced that it was changed, i like being reassured by numbers on the screen!)
again thank you everyone!!! im going to keep practicing!!!
one last question, can you get a reversing ring for a 50mm cannon lens? had a quick look on ebay and doesnt seem to be any there, ill just have to keep looking i suppose.
hi, guys i need some help with reversing the lens with nikon d3000 18-55mm lens. how can i have everything in focus with this method. I have tried several times but i failed. Can anyone help me?
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Because the lens is detached, all you can do is move back and forth to get the right focus. You can also put the lens on MF and change the focus that way. But you can't do it with the camera.
Just keep practicing and you will get the hang of how make everything clear and in focus, :)
I highly suggest picking up a reversing ring but, I recently purchased one off eBay for $22 and it has saved me so much hassle!
My only suggestion is that I have found when using reverse macro, good lighting is definitely your best friend.
Works well for me!
I've been using reverse lens technique lately on all of my macro shots. Ideally, 50mm focal length and below is good for reverse technique as it provides you the magnification you needed. But it is advisable to use a reverse ring adapter so you can mount your lens onto your cam body. I use 18-55 nikon kit lens, 50mm FL is just nice but if you want better magnification you can move to less than 50mm FL. Your focusing distance also becomes shorter as well as your DOF.
Nikon and canon lens has different way to set the aperture. Nikon has mechanical lever at the end of the lens which you can set by putting a stick beside it. The thicker the stick the more you are opening the aperture.
While canon has different way to set the aperture since it has no mechanical lever. You must set the desired aperture on your lens while it is attached to your cam body then while it is "ON" detach the lens from the body. That will leave the aperture setting on your lens even after you detached it from the body.
See my macro shots which were taken using reverse lens macro technique...
Cheers!
This was made using a $6.00 reversing adapter from ebay and an old Canon 50mm f1.8 FD mount lens. The older Canon 35mm lens has a lever for changing aperture that is easy to adjust while mounted to the reversing ring.
@icywarm - again a funny comment! love it.
I used lots and lots of light, my 50mm lens, a stationary subject and i changed the aperture by setting it before i took off my lens (although im not completely convinced that it was changed, i like being reassured by numbers on the screen!)
again thank you everyone!!! im going to keep practicing!!!
one last question, can you get a reversing ring for a 50mm cannon lens? had a quick look on ebay and doesnt seem to be any there, ill just have to keep looking i suppose.
52mm Macro Reverse Adapter Ring for CANON EOS EF Mount
another macro photo to share....