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Did it a long time ago and seem to remember (like most macro, I suppose) that you need to stop down a lot, therefore also tripod obviously. Nice cheap intro to macro, to see if it's something you want to go for in a bigger way.
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Reversing rings are the probably the cheapest way of having a go at macro shots.
This shot of a 50 pence piece was taken using my kit lens at 18mm and a reversing ring. The OOF sections top and bottom are due to it being taken at a slight angle to the vertical.
However,
all auto functions will be lost so you need to experiment a bit to get the exposure correct, and
with a lens set at this focal length the subject to camera distance is very small (I'd estimate 5mm or less). Longer focal length give bigger working distances but the magnification is not as great, so a reversing ring set up is probably only useful for static objects, but the outlay is not great.
Dave
BTW There is already a very interesting thread on here about various macro options - http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/th...-dslr-primes-a-journey-of-exploration.531050/
This shot of a 50 pence piece was taken using my kit lens at 18mm and a reversing ring. The OOF sections top and bottom are due to it being taken at a slight angle to the vertical.
However,
all auto functions will be lost so you need to experiment a bit to get the exposure correct, and
with a lens set at this focal length the subject to camera distance is very small (I'd estimate 5mm or less). Longer focal length give bigger working distances but the magnification is not as great, so a reversing ring set up is probably only useful for static objects, but the outlay is not great.
Dave
BTW There is already a very interesting thread on here about various macro options - http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/th...-dslr-primes-a-journey-of-exploration.531050/
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Morning all i would like to have a go at macro but dont want to break the bank on a lens, what are peoples thoughts on reverse rings they seem to be dirt cheap and for what they cost im tempted to have a go ????????? cheers
Why not? Great way to start, not the easiest but still a lot of fun!!!
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Reversing rings are great for macro, I use a reversed cannon FD 50mm 1.8 which is an old film lens and completely manual which means I can adjust the aperture settings. I have it wide open for focusing and composition then stop down to get as wide a depth of field as I can.
This is one example which was taken with the canon and my fuji x-e1:
Birthday-30 by AESamuel, on Flickr
This is one example which was taken with the canon and my fuji x-e1:
Birthday-30 by AESamuel, on Flickr
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Have a look at the front of your kit lens, Kev. Along with the info about what lens it is, its focal length and aperture, there will be the size of the filter thread.
This is usually shown as a circle with a diagonal line through it followed by a size in mm. That is the size of reversing ring you need and incidentally the size of any screw in filters you may want to use.
My kit lens has the symbol and 52mm, which is a fairly common size for 18-55mm kit lenses
Dave
BTW this place is pretty good for macro and other accessories - http://srb-photographic.co.uk/
This is usually shown as a circle with a diagonal line through it followed by a size in mm. That is the size of reversing ring you need and incidentally the size of any screw in filters you may want to use.
My kit lens has the symbol and 52mm, which is a fairly common size for 18-55mm kit lenses
Dave
BTW this place is pretty good for macro and other accessories - http://srb-photographic.co.uk/
