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Vello Macrofier
Oct 20, 2016 14:48:26 #
I searched for 'Macrofier' but nothing came up, so I don't know if anyone has covered this in the past.
I'm working on a set of test shots using the Vello Macrofier reversing ring with the 18-55 kit lens that came with my Canon T6i.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1050997-REG/vello_rm_cef_macrofier_reverse_mount_adapter.html
The Vello Macrofier has electrical connections so auto-focus still works. As soon as I resolve some lighting issues I'll post some test shots here.
I also need better test subjects, shooting a dime gets boring quickly.
I'm working on a set of test shots using the Vello Macrofier reversing ring with the 18-55 kit lens that came with my Canon T6i.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1050997-REG/vello_rm_cef_macrofier_reverse_mount_adapter.html
The Vello Macrofier has electrical connections so auto-focus still works. As soon as I resolve some lighting issues I'll post some test shots here.
I also need better test subjects, shooting a dime gets boring quickly.
Oct 20, 2016 16:12:28 #
This device has excellent potential. A bracket-mounted, standard speedlight with softbox diffusion can be easily used with this set-up.
I will not be surprised if you are not happy with your reversed zoom kit lens, for two reasons:
1.) zoom lens are notoriously slow (small maximum aperture) allowing less light for critical focus; and
2.) zoom lens optics are a compromise compared to prime lens optics, especially in the periphery.
Nearly any fast (large aperture) prime lens will yield better results.
I will not be surprised if you are not happy with your reversed zoom kit lens, for two reasons:
1.) zoom lens are notoriously slow (small maximum aperture) allowing less light for critical focus; and
2.) zoom lens optics are a compromise compared to prime lens optics, especially in the periphery.
Nearly any fast (large aperture) prime lens will yield better results.
Oct 20, 2016 17:35:52 #
A 35mm or 50mm prime lens is on my wish list. Given that this is a crop sensor camera, is the 35mm the better choice?
Oct 20, 2016 19:07:45 #
mikenolan wrote:
Better choice for what? General photography? Reversed lens for Macro? A reversed 35-mm lens will noticebly shorten your working distance compared to a reversed 50-mm lens.Given that this is a crop sensor camera, is the 35mm the better choice?
Oct 22, 2016 13:08:22 #
mikenolan wrote:
A reversed 35 will give higher magnification than a reversed 50. My 28 has a much higher magnification than my 50 when reversed. Getting good light on your subject at those working distances, is tricky at best. And it does not need to be a DX lens.A 35mm or 50mm prime lens is on my wish list. Given that this is a crop sensor camera, is the 35mm the better choice?
If you are set on reversing, the 50mm may be the better choice for "general" shooting. However, nothing truly compares to a true macro lens, IMHO
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