which combi you guys use for reverse lens macro?

[ngck12]

you guys mind posting up a few your very nice macro shots using reverse lens method and state which 2 lens you guy use?

[ngck12]

haha no reply.! maybe wrong section. Mods pls assist if i posted in the wrong section

[kirkchua79]

i reverse my 50 f/1.4 on my 17-55 kit lens. is it suppose to work this way? can control the magnification with the zoom. but is it possible to convert it into tele macro?

[hvpdmg]

You can in fact just hand-hold reverse the lens on the body. But it's asking for more dust in sensor. So best to get a reverse mount adapter. But all these ultra-poor-man macro methods are terrible since focusing and zooming is terribly hard. :P

[ngck12]

Originally Posted by hvpdmg You can in fact just hand-hold reverse the lens on the body. But it's asking for more dust in sensor. So best to get a reverse mount adapter. But all these ultra-poor-man macro methods are terrible since focusing and zooming is terribly hard. :P

hahaha
thats what i did. but there are limitations like cant adjust aperture(too shallow DOF) and the magnification is just not big enough. thats why must consult you guys on which 2 lens to use.



notice the very shallow DOF and magnification.

any recommendation of cheap 52mm filter size zoom lens to match with my 50 1.8?

[Limsgp]

You can get a 52-58 macro adapter, or use a step up filter. many budget zoom lens like the EFS18-55 or EFS55-250 is 58mm.

Or, as what a fellow CSer suggested, reverse the 50mm F1.8 on another 50mm F1.8

Originally Posted by ngck12 hahaha thats what i did. but there are limitations like cant adjust aperture(too shallow DOF) and the magnification is just not big enough. thats why must consult you guys on which 2 lens to use. notice the very shallow DOF and magnification. any recommendation of cheap 52mm filter size zoom lens to match with my 50 1.8?