Reversing Ring:

n30_mkii · 4 Jun 2007 at 21:06

Reversing Ring / Macro Coupler:

I have a set of Kenko extension rings which I have used with my Tammy 28-75 Lens, but find that I have to get very close to the subject sometimes, which doesnt work well for insects etc....

If i used a reversing ring with the lens, what sort of results would I get and how close would I need to be?

I have noticed a couple of Fly shots taken with a stock canon lens 18-55 with a reversing ring and they were very impressive

Any info appreciated

Also how usefull are macro couplers?

i.e. could i use my 10-20mm at 20mm using a coupler with the tammy?

What would be the results there?

wez130 · 4 Jun 2007 at 22:38

Hi, i have a reversing ring for my canon 10D, i get best results with my 35-80mm canon lens, The bad points about this are you have to get extremely close to your subject to focus on it, and you have a very tight DOF. However, get it right and the results are rewarding. Here's a couple of examples, both 100% crops....

n30_mkii · 4 Jun 2007 at 22:47

How close were you to your subject for those shots?

Zheka · 5 Jun 2007 at 07:57

wow, stunning shots wez130 :eek:

yak.h'cir · 5 Jun 2007 at 08:24

That first picture is a cracker!

SteveOBHave · 5 Jun 2007 at 09:01

For a 100% crop they're amazingly sharp - nice job. @OP - yeah I've been curious about this as well but figured that I'll just save my ping and get the Nikkor 60mm Micro.

wez130 · 5 Jun 2007 at 10:10

Hi,

How close were you to your subject for those shots?

about 1-2 cm away, i was very suprised the fly never flew away, i just moved very slow.

wow, stunning shots wez130

Thanks, it is one of my favourite shots.

For a 100% crop they're amazingly sharp - nice job.

Thanks, i'll try and dig out the full size shot, i have it on disc somewhere, they have had some sharpening in photoshop, though it was a couple of years ago, can't remember how it came out from the camera - i'll have a look.

AndyBorzi · 5 Jun 2007 at 10:31

Great shots. What f-stop did you use or doesn't this mean anything when the lens is reversed>? I assume you used flash?

I had a play with my manual 50mm and extension tubes last night - just taking photos of a board pin and WOW you get some detail! BUT what a frustrating experience trying to get the thing within the DOF!

In the end I was moving the subject rather than the camera!