Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

Over the past several years I have slowly put together what I think is a decent macro kit using quality FD lens from a Canon SLR kit I was gifted by an elderly friend. I am using a Canon 28 mm Macro & a Canon 35-70.
Reversing the 28mm Macro gives great 4:1 with narrow working distance 2 in. or so. the 35-70- does real good with 1:1 and up - 50 mm is my favorite but 70 is great with lots of working space.

These are in this order - 28mm - 35mm - 50 mm - 70mm

C&C welcomed - ya I could take more time to focus - but this was just test shots

Harvey

newtoyou Loc: Eastport

Welcome to the well worn trail.
The reversing of lenses is the easiest access to macro.
I shoot an AE-1P and T2I Canon. One can mix and match the two lens easily.
An EF to FD glassless adapter for under $10, to your door realy expands the use of manual lenses.
There are adapter ring sets that allow virtually any lens to attach to any other lens.
A bellows with M-42 fittings and older Pentax screw in lenses expand the field even more.
It is rewarding when one of your 'What if's' works.
One suggestion. Use a clearly marked metric ruler by the specimen for size comparison. And taking controlled shots of the ruler way allows the X factor to be figured in your head.
With a full 35 mm sensor, read 7cm left to right on the rule = 5X.
I have started a series of trials to see just what may or may not work.
3x5 cards will be a quick reference and the metric rule is the standard form of measurement.
The final beauty is that many for parts or otherwise unusable lenses may work, and may be had for little or nothing.
Enjoy the trip.
Bill

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

Very timely and interesting.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

Harvey, these are very nice and the 28mm is an excellent focal length when reversed. I look forward to seeing more of your work along your journey.

And now a word of caution..! Extreme macro photography is highly addictive and there is no known cure.

Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI

These are good pictures. I look forward to seeing more. I don't know my coins. Is that a dime?

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

Yes - a 1944 Silver USD dime - I was able to gather a small collection of Silver coins when the Silver Standard was dropped. I also have a collection of Mexican coins from my travels there over the years - they change their style often so some are quite different.