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Getting started in macro photography
#1
Posted 25 May 2021 - 11:18 AM
#2
Posted 30 May 2021 - 10:45 AM
Peter, (Merco_61) had done some great macro work using a double ring where you reverse attach the front of one lens to the front of another for Macro shots. The ring is a Male-Male ring 52-52mm or 77-77mm whatever size you choose for the two lenses, but I think you need two lenses the same filter size and attach them nose to nose. Peter used a manual focus 105mm mounted to the camera with a 24mm manual focus lens as the close up attachment on a D700.
Although I have both a 52mm and a 77mm male/male ring, I haven't tried this method yet. Better to have Peter stop in and explain things a bit.
#3
Posted 30 May 2021 - 01:44 PM
The 18-55 is far from ideal for reversed use as there is no manual aperture control. What reproduction scale are you looking for?
When you get a completely black frame, what are your shooting data? Do you get anything if you increase the exposure by setting a longer exposure time or a higher ISO?
A triplet diopter or some extension tubes can give you some extra magnification relatively cheap.
#4
Posted 02 June 2021 - 09:08 PM
I usually advise against reversing lenses for macro use. To begin with, it's often unnecessary as you can usually achieve better results using other methods. But more importantly, reversing your lens exposes the rear element to an often messy environment. You have to be very fastidious about cleaning and airing out your rear element after each use otherwise you're inviting mold and mildew to attack the glass.
--Ron