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Mt Spokane Photography:
Nice Job!!
Reversing a lens to make it a Macro is a trick that was common when I bought my first Canon SLR way back in the 1960,s. Those 50mm f/1.8 FL / FD lenses can be had for a song (I bought two for $10 each last week at local garage sales), and easily reversed with a inexpensive adapter. I still have some of the macro photos I took back then.
I do admire someone who is able to do good work with one, it does take a lot of care and patience due to the limited focus range.
I have a adapter, and sets of step up / step down rings and have tried it with many old manual lenses. You can freeze the aperture of a EF lens as the user described, but since old MF lenses with adjustable apertures are easily found for cheap, I haven't bothered.
devosphotography:
thanks for viewing..
AcinonyxJG:
Here are my attempts with EOS 60D and 18-55mm reversed kit lens. Sorry it is a link, cannot find out how to post pictures. Anyway, tell me what you think.
http://500px.com/photo/3962296
http://500px.com/photo/3962368
When I can buy a macro adpater for this lens I will be able to do some insects e.t.c, but for now, my wathc seemed like a good subject.
revup67:
Re: Calix
Nice job on diffusing the light which can be a big issue especially with insects such as Beetles with hard shells as their reflective properties can be troublesome.
I am amazed that the pop up flash (are you using FEC?) can actually burst light through that paper dish or perhaps I am misunderstanding how you have diffused and softened the light.
D.Sim:
--- Quote from: revup67 on February 06, 2012, 02:27:32 AM ---Re: Calix
Nice job on diffusing the light which can be a big issue especially with insects such as Beetles with hard shells as their reflective properties can be troublesome.
I am amazed that the pop up flash (are you using FEC?) can actually burst light through that paper dish or perhaps I am misunderstanding how you have diffused and softened the light.
--- End quote ---
it looks more like a plastic, so that will light up itself, unlike paper...
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