best way to get >1:1 macro?

[raphmeister]

hi all,

i read about canon's 65mm macro lens that can do a 5x magnification which is sweet and as i am keen on doing macro work for >1X magnification, what is the easiest way to do so with the nikon as nikon and 3rd party makers don't have anything equivalent to this canon lens...

no way of mounting this canon lens to a nikon is there?

if its extension tubes, what exactly should i be buying and how does one set it all up? please share your setup for going above 1x

I have a d90 and am getting the tamron 90mm soon. appreciate any advice from macro experts with nikon.

cheers
raph

[zac08]

For Nikon...

Reversing a 50mm or 24mm on a Model K reverse tube. But this is not easy to find. I've played with a set previously (kindly loaned to me from Skyestang)

Results were pretty amazing but it's not easy to use.





For more info on these shots, you can visit my flickr by clicking on the pictures, they link back to the shots.

[raphmeister]

hi michael

that is some impressive magnification... u mentioned its tough to find the Model K reverse tube, can i check where your friend got it from and if u know whats the damage like for this piece of kit? thanks for responding.

cheers
raph

[psychobiologist]

just do a simple basic reverse mount of 24mm on a dx cam, that will give you 2:1 already.

if you need more magnification, throw it onto a bellows.. if you're patient enough.. its not difficult to get 8-9:1 magnification

else just use extension tubes, fixed ones, but instead have your camera on a focussing rail for fine adjustment of focus

[Leong23]

There is a lot of method,

Just a few simple one
1.) Macro lens + Extension tube
2.) Macro lens + Teleconvertor
3.) Reversed lens (wider than 50mm)

[dazism]

eh... may i know how the maths go??
if i were to use kit lens with a Raynox DCR250..
at 105mm..what's the magnificantion ratio?

[Blur Shadow]

Originally Posted by Leong23 Just a few simple one 2.) Macro lens + Teleconvertor

Won't that increase the focus distance?

[Leong23]

Originally Posted by Blur Shadow Won't that increase the focus distance?

The minimium focusing distance will be the same, ie distance from subject to sensor plane.

Post one example, uncropped photo

Taken using a macro lens with 3xTC at minimum focus, i.e 3X magnification rate in DX or 4.5X magnification rate relative to 135mm film or FF.

[slooow]

my most happy micro photo of an air bubble sitting on a leaf in a fish tank.... before it floats off

can see the cells on the leaf? hehe

not the best, but at least i am happy with it

[Blur Shadow]

Originally Posted by Leong23 The minimium focusing distance will be the same, ie distance from subject to sensor plane.

I see... Learning something new everyday. Thanks!

Btw, nice picture!

[zac08]

Originally Posted by raphmeister hi michael that is some impressive magnification... u mentioned its tough to find the Model K reverse tube, can i check where your friend got it from and if u know whats the damage like for this piece of kit? thanks for responding. cheers raph

Apologies, but it seems he got it off the web from o'seas. And I'm not too sure of the price.