Reverse macro of random things =)

[kaomoo]

Find a spare back cap for your lens. Cut out the centre portion, and Mcquyver a step up/ step down ring into it. My quick measurement of the internal diameter of the Canon cap showes 52mm. So you could potentially McQuyver a 52-58mm step up ring to it. then u can mount any filter to it. I will give it a quick wirl and see what i can come up with.

 

[Headshotzx]

Front element is ok but the exposed back element....cannot put filter :sweat:
Anyway, just be careful as the distance to the subject is very near

It's a S$100 lens (canon 50 1.8), and my copy is now probably worth only like S$50 or something after the beating and banging and dropping it's gone through. So yeah I'm not that worried.

I'll scout around in retail to find a 58-52 coupler. No point "MacGyver"ing something that cheap.

And I won't pay S$20 for something that probably costs S$5 to make lol.

 

[kaomoo]

It's a S$100 lens (canon 50 1.8), and my copy is now probably worth only like S$50 or something after the beating and banging and dropping it's gone through. So yeah I'm not that worried.

I'll scout around in retail to find a 58-52 coupler. No point "MacGyver"ing something that cheap.

And I won't pay S$20 for something that probably costs S$5 to make lol.

tagotech sells them. http://store.tagotech.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_40&products_id=65

 

[Headshotzx]

tagotech sells them. http://store.tagotech.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_40&products_id=65

Yeah, that, including delivery, will equal S$15-20.

 

[kaomoo]

Alright. 15 minutes of "quick wirl"
removed back of a spare cap.
even out some of to protrusions.
couldn't find my 52-58. so pop in a 52-77 for the time being.
viola.

You can pop in a 52mm thread snugly. To be more secure, some sort of glue with be ideal. You can use any 52mm - XXmm step up rings to your liking.

now you can pop on filter of any size and protect the back element of your reversed lens

 

[kaomoo]

No point "MacGyver"ing something that cheap.

wasn't referring to the coupler. rather in making a filter attachment for the back element of the "reversed" lens

 

[Headshotzx]

wasn't referring to the coupler. rather in making a filter attachment for the back element of the "reversed" lens

Ah okay. Sorry for the assumption.

 

[kaomoo]

no worries. i am exploring using "reversed" lens as well, hence the interest. from your work, looks rather promising.

 

[cichlid]

I've gaffered taped my 50mm f1.8 to my 100 macro lens and got this:

My Seiko watch.

I dont think i can take an image of anything that moves with my setup, maybe have to practice more and also get a proper connector for the lenses.

 

[Stratix]

have a bunch of reverse macro shots,

http://stratixfied.deviantart.com/art/Ricoh-GX100-68524631

http://stratixfied.deviantart.com/art/1-Canon-EOS-30D-48604028

http://stratixfied.deviantart.com/art/2-Playstation-Portable-54550066

having one is really fun, and it's cheap too. =)

 

[kaomoo]

Yeah, that, including delivery, will equal S$15-20.

by the way, tagotech sells them for $10. and $1. for postage.

 

[onefineday]

anyone tried this tago coupling ring alr?

 

[Daedalus Trent]

anyone tried this tago coupling ring alr?

hah, just ordered it a few hours ago :bsmilie:

will post some pictures once it's delivered?


P.S- I have tried duct-taping it to my 105mm macro lens though. Together with a 25mm extension tube it gives me a maximum focusing distance of around 1.5cm

 

[gunawan]

zx,
U should try the reverse 50mm thingy wif your 70-200L, more power.
Darn sharp pics btw :thumbsup:

 

[goenawan]

wow i really like the eye pic... awesome
im a bit trembling seeing all those insects so close...
i notice most of u are using canon, this method is going to work on nikon as well right?
what we need are zoom lens and macro lens (reversed) correct??

here's a video i found about macro reverse:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F_xfKcxvro

 

[Headshotzx]

zx,
U should try the reverse 50mm thingy wif your 70-200L, more power.
Darn sharp pics btw :thumbsup:

I tried.. 70-200 at 200mm and 50mm, and there's heavy vignetting because maybe the 50mm's rear element is too small. I tried with my 85mm (as in, 70-200 + 85mm) and it works with slightly more magnification. The difference in size and weight makes me want to continue using the 85+50 combo instead.

wow i really like the eye pic... awesome
im a bit trembling seeing all those insects so close...
i notice most of u are using canon, this method is going to work on nikon as well right?
what we need are zoom lens and macro lens (reversed) correct??

here's a video i found about macro reverse:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F_xfKcxvro

Yeah it works on nikon. You just need 2 lenses.

 

[FIRDIE]

err..noob here ..What is reverse macro and how can i obtain that..i got a kit lens n a 0.45 marco wide angle ..how to obtain this ??Any bors out there an gimmi the cost of that kind of filter too ?

 

[Limsgp]

Looks fun..;p

I post my attempt here, if the TS don't mind..

That's part of a SGD$2

 

[Headshotzx]

err..noob here ..What is reverse macro and how can i obtain that..i got a kit lens n a 0.45 marco wide angle ..how to obtain this ??Any bors out there an gimmi the cost of that kind of filter too ?

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4236539&postcount=38

 

[old-newbird]

hi, is possible to obtain a deeper DOF? mine seems to be thinner thn majority of pics here?

my setup is a 100mm series e thn i took 2 filters and wedged a 5 times magnifying glass in between and taped them up.