Reversing the EF 50mm 1.8ii

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Hi guys

I am thinking of buying this lens as I have seen some great images shot with it. I have also seen some fantastic macros when it has been reversed with another lens.

Does anyone know what the results are like (magnification factor) with this lens is reversed with a mounted EF100mm Macro 2.8?

The images I want to emulate are here http://www.flickr.com/photos/quadvision/3895201753/in/set-72157622326141056/

I just love the Bokeh, and cant seem to get this look with just my 100mm Macro 2.8

Cheers

Phil
 
Well I would say the shots, although good, are certainly do-able with the 100mm Macro.

I've also just got a 100mm Macro and I'm having a steep learning curve as well.

The 50mm f1.8 is a great lens and coupled with extension tubes can give very good results but not up to what the 100mm can do.

EDIT you can see a selection of pics taken by me with the 100mm Macro here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/20926615@N05/sets/72157623512667561/

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Hi Peter

Though I like your shots, I don't think the Bokeh in these match those in my original post. I agree the 100mm Macro is a very sharp lens, but I don't think it can produce the bokeh of that in the reversed lens set up.

If I reverse the 50mm 1.8 in front of the 100mm Macro i think there will be heavy vignetting due to the 50mm having a smaller thread diameter.

I'm thinking of purchasing the 50mm to mount on my camera and then reverse the 100mm macro in front. Would love to know what the results would be like.
 
redmonkee said:
Hi Peter

Though I like your shots, I don't think the Bokeh in these match those in my original post. I agree the 100mm Macro is a very sharp lens, but I don't think it can produce the bokeh of that in the reversed lens set up.

If I reverse the 50mm 1.8 in front of the 100mm Macro i think there will be heavy vignetting due to the 50mm having a smaller thread diameter.

I'm thinking of purchasing the 50mm to mount on my camera and then reverse the 100mm macro in front. Would love to know what the results would be like.
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Sorry I misunderstood your OP - thought it was the sharpness you were after.

Don't know what the Bokeh is like for the 100mm yet as I'm still getting to grips with it.
 
redmonkee said:
Hi guys

I am thinking of buying this lens as I have seen some great images shot with it. I have also seen some fantastic macros when it has been reversed with another lens.

Does anyone know what the results are like (magnification factor) with this lens is reversed with a mounted EF100mm Macro 2.8?

The images I want to emulate are here http://www.flickr.com/photos/quadvision/3895201753/in/set-72157622326141056/

I just love the Bokeh, and cant seem to get this look with just my 100mm Macro 2.8

Cheers

Phil
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I don't think there is anything very difficult about the bokeh in those pictures, very lovely though they are. I think they've just been taken at lowest f/number for mega-shallow depth of field and those perfectly round out of focus highlights created by the perfectly circular aperture when it is full open. Plus they are very close of course.

I would have a go with some cheap tubes on your macro. I've got a set of these manual tubes and they are actually quite decently made - only £8! http://www.amazon.co.uk/MACRO-EXTEN...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1268931416&sr=8-1 I never use them (got a set of Kenko auto tubes too) because they are stictly manual but that's fine for what you're looking to do.

TBH you could have a look-see with half a toilet roll taped up on your lens. Yes, it's a very crude bodge but that's all that tubes do and it would give you a good idea of what's possible.
 
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