Reverse Rings? Anybody here know about the reverse rings? I recently seen it dont and explained on google. I watched it on Youtube. My husband and I have the Canon T3i and the Canon...

parkhurst6 Loc: Spanaway, WA

Anybody here know about the reverse rings? I recently seen it dont and explained on google. I watched it on Youtube. My husband and I have the Canon T3i and the Canon 60D and the kit lenses. Can you get a ring and reverse the smaller kit lense to make it more of a a Macro lense? Is that safe? How does it work? Will it truly bring my subjects in closer? I just thought the way it was explained was cool. I dont have the budget to go out and buy a lens every time...with this affordable option if it doesnt ruin or damage your camera then why not do that? Whats your opinion and has anyone tried it? Successfully? Got any pictures ?

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

This has been my recent project to get into true macro. It is a safe and inexpensive way to do it.
I buy my rings and adapters from Amazon as their search is quick and give many to select from.
you need to search and order the reverse adapter for your specific camera and lens filter size - then order step up/down- male/male
rings to fit any other lens you may be using - I am using 58mm,55mm, & 52mm 24mm,50mm, suggested - from my collection of old prime FD lens and the EA from my Canon Rebel350d so far I have been getting very high resolution -2:1-
Mind you I am very new at this but I have researched it and am following advice from our True Macro Forum which I highly suggest you investigate soon.
Here is my best test so far.
Good Shooting
Harvey

jimni2001 Loc: Sierra Vista, Arizona, USA

There are a lot of people that do reverse macros. If you want to see how they work take a lens off your camera and look through it backwards. Get really close to your subject. The adapter is simply a fitting that screws into the end of your lens where the filter goes and has a fitting that fits your camera. You will need a tripod and of course everything is manual focus. Focus stacking software is also useful to achieve any depth of focus. The adapters are cheap so give it a try. If you don't like the results or it is too much bother you won't be out much other than the time and 8 or 10 dollars.

parkhurst6 Loc: Spanaway, WA

wow Harvey!!!! AWESOME! I would love to get hat close~! Im using the kit lenses right now...the smallest I have for my T# is 18-55mm I know I can get closer and am looking forward to trying this. again...is it safe? will it harm or destroy anything or parts? Can you use it on all of your lenses or just one size? I see that you posted many other sizes...and I seen it on youtube! Im so excited. Those pictures were taken on manual focus and just with my kit lens...I bet a quarter(joke) that I could get so much more closer using that ring! I will go check it out!! Thank you for sharing....got any others you care to share ?? I love it! Cool!

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

Yes as mentioned you are in manual mode when using a reverse ring giving you full control and it is defiantly a tripod required project - some can be done hand held but I sure can't - too old & shaky - also I spent $30 on a 4 direction macro rail for ease in fine tuning my shots. and a remote trigger release is also highly recommended
$10 from Amazon.

G Brown Loc: Sunny Bognor Regis West Sussex UK

It is perfectly safe to do. As long as you remember to put the long lens on the camera and the short lens on the RRing. Remember that the picture you take will be small and need magnifying up so look at how you are going to support your camera and lenses. You will also need to look at focal distances as you will have almost zero depth of field. You tend to move the camera rather than try to alter focus. so look at table top photography to start with.If you have a prime lens the apperture at the camera end is bigger than the apperture on a zoom lens so you get a bigger picture. Like all Macro - you need good bright lighting, try getting a couple of led torches shining on your subject. Remember Macro is 1:1 size or life size what you will produce is generally 2 or 3:1 or greater...so be aware when entering competition. It is good advice to look at the macro section of UHH as using reversing rings is a much cheaper option than extension tubes so therefore is more widely 'tried' so you should get some good advice to specific questions. good luck

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

This fellow is talking about stacking a lens revered in front of your original mounted lens - which is also very good and much cheaper way to go - it just requires the filter threaded size male to male-( threads on the outside on both ends of the ring. my set up is reversing the lens as it attaches to the camera

G Brown wrote:

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parkhurst6 Loc: Spanaway, WA

Harvey, Im newer to the forum as well...and any advice is good advice. I to saw the one you are talking about. It was easy for me to understand so, I figure I would try it. I want to make sure that when I do it that my camera is directly screwed on to the lens...whether front or back! lol. Thank you all for sharing!!! Its all useful information!! Thanku you GBrown, and Jimni! ;0)

Aldebaran Loc: Florida

Harvey wrote:

Yes as mentioned you are in manual mode when using a reverse ring giving you full control and it is defiantly a tripod required project - some can be done hand held but I sure can't - too old & shaky - also I spent $30 on a 4 direction macro rail for ease in fine tuning my shots. and a remote trigger release is also highly recommended
$10 from Amazon.

Wow!!! That looks like a very complex piece!

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

FAQ: Differences between Reverse-Mounted and Stacked-Lenses for Macro-Photography?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-90623-1.html

Other FAQs concerning macro-photography here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-36372-1.html

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

Nikonian72 wrote:

FAQ: Differences between Reverse-Mounted and Stacked-Lenses for Macro-Photography?
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-90623-1.html

Other FAQs concerning macro-photography here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-36372-1.html

Thank you these help - I'm getting it - slowly "G"

parkhurst6 Loc: Spanaway, WA

thank you gentlemen...your knowledge is taken into consideration and I will be researching it more!

splitriver Loc: Cedar City, UT

See, this is why I read UHH, for this type of information. Thanks.

pigpen

I took an old 55mm f/1.8 manual lens, and reverse mounted it onto the front of my 100mm macro. The 55mm lens is manual set wide open at f/1.8. AF still works with this set up, but is difficult. Best way is to set the lens manually to the closest focusing distance, then move forward or back with a rail as Harvey described until your subject is in focus. Downside is movement of subject, such as critters or a breeze with flowers. Once you get some practice, this can rsult in some great results. Have fun with it.

parkhurst6 Loc: Spanaway, WA

I definitely will....gonna order this week...andget started playing a little closer....Im nosey so I cant wait ot see up close and personal! ;0P