My new lens.... prepare to be jealous

[wez130]

thanks, that's a 100% crop too, the full size is even better. TBH, it's trial and error with the 'reversed lens' technique, you have literally about a millimetre to get the focus you want and that time i got it right. It's definitely my favourite subject though is macro photography, though idon't have a proper macro lens, i paid £25 i think for my 35-80 lens and about £8 for the reversing adapter, worth every penny

 

[Samiad]

The lens can't be that old if it's got an AF/MF switch. Nice purchase though.

 

[rG-tom]

ditto on the removal of front element

Tom.

 

[ATHRoss]

WOW!

Tom, those are simply incredible!

Is this really a cheap(ish) lens with the front element removed??

If so, I have just got to get me one of them......

regards

ATHRoss

 

[Ghost in the Shell]

you can have mine.......... for £80 haha j/k

tom can you just clarify - am i right saying your using the 35-80mm without the front element to get those photos? or is it something different.

thanks

 

[Ghost in the Shell]

The lens can't be that old if it's got an AF/MF switch. Nice purchase though.

actually it doesn't have the af/mf switch sorry i couldn't resist haha

 

[RandomTom]

Dude nice purchase, but I'm jealous at all your other lenses, the only lens I have is a 28-80mm cheapo lens that came with the 3000n film slr, hmph

 

[rG-tom]

it is the mark 1 version of the 35-80 with the front element removed that i took those pictures with . Not a pretty lens but it does the job. As far as I am aware the mark 3 can have the front element removed too but by a completely different method, so i can't help you on that.

I payed £20 for it including a canon eos-1000f film body

Tom.

 

[Ghost in the Shell]

nice dude - what does removing the f.element do - just make it a macro?

that was a good purchase i have to say better than mine even!

 

[rG-tom]

aye makes the focusing distance tiny

Tom.

 

[Ghost in the Shell]

so seeing as i dont mind destroying the lens considering what i paid for it - can you tell me how i can remove the front element on mine?

 

[growse]

This is looking like a really really good idea! Just looking around to find a cheap 35-80mm now

 

[Ghost in the Shell]

there are a few on ebay but be careful not to end up bidding against each other!

 

[wez130]

they usually go for around £30/£35 on ebay, but wotth every penny for it's hidden capabilities
I have the Mk3 version and don't know how to take the front off it yet, might have a play though - see if i can figure it out.

 

[Ghost in the Shell]

they usually go for around £30/£35 on ebay, but wotth every penny for it's hidden capabilities
I have the Mk3 version and don't know how to take the front off it yet, might have a play though - see if i can figure it out.

well mines definately a capable test subject due to its low cost (and it has a nasty scratch on the back element - not that i notice it in its result ) so if you find out how and want me to put mine under the knife first just say so and ill give it a shot!

 

[wez130]

Did it this morning, the fron of the lens that says something like 'canon F=4/5.6 mk3, is a sticker, peel it away and there are 3 screws underneath, unscrew and bobs your uncle, now, taking photo's using this method i found was useless with a flash, it just washed the subject out, even at F/22 and 1/200 second. it would work without a flash, but likely to need a tripod.
The pics above of mine, (page 1) i used the same lens but reversed onto the camera body, and now having tried both methods, i do prefer the reversed method over removing the front element.

 

[Ghost in the Shell]

reversed? i dont think i understand can you explain a bit more please