Macro close up lenses - Page 2

Simon · 28th March 2008, 20:50

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Originally Posted by lightpainter

Hi Colin, if you’re still wishing, have a look at these macros, Here all taken with a 30D and MPE – 65 Lens.

With this lens the DOF is so shallow he usually has to focus stack his shots!

But it’s something to aim for!

The Canon MP lens is one serious bit of kit - not one for the faint-hearted to use though!

Makes the world of tiny into a giant

ColinB · 28th March 2008, 22:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightpainter

Hi Colin, if you’re still wishing, have a look at these macros, Here all taken with a 30D and MPE – 65 Lens.

With this lens the DOF is so shallow he usually has to focus stack his shots!

But it’s something to aim for!

Hi Pete, those photos are amazing. Oh well, one day!

lightpainter · 24th August 2008, 16:52

Here you go Colin, just reverse you standard lens and you can get shots like this!

Click the photo to see some others!

ColinB · 24th August 2008, 17:36

Arrrrrrrgggh! It's a giant fly!

Nice shot Pete!

Is the filter thread up to being attached to the body?

lightpainter · 24th August 2008, 18:59

Yes Colin, look here to see how I did it, the lens is quite light.

ColinB · 25th August 2008, 08:24

Thanks Pete, missed that thread because I was on holiday.

A good way to use a broken lens, although I don't think it warrants throwing a good one down the stairs.
I can see a bit of ebay searching coming up.
My wife says I have that look in my eyes.

smcaul · 25th August 2008, 09:04

If you have a look back at post No4 I put a link to a cheap reversing ring on ebay, lots of them around and the work great.

ColinB · 25th August 2008, 18:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by smcaul

If you have a look back at post No4 I put a link to a cheap reversing ring on ebay, lots of them around and the work great.

Thanks Stuart, currently looking to buy a 50mm fixed lens so will look for something with the right size thread.

mantianak · 26th August 2008, 20:31

And if you really want to save a few hundred pounds on a macro twin flash try a rainy day project like this...

Simon · 26th August 2008, 22:05

Okay - spill the beans on that little project then.

What did you use/pull-apart to create that flash unit?

24th August 2008, 16:52	#13
lightpainter Posted a thing or two 2004 Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Conn SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rainham, Kent. Garden of England Posts: 1,162 Thanks: 28 Thanked 42 Times in 6 Posts	Here you go Colin, just reverse you standard lens and you can get shots like this! Click the photo to see some others! __________________ See my pictures here. My Flickr [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

24th August 2008, 18:59	#15
lightpainter Posted a thing or two 2004 Rover 75 Saloon 2.5 V6 Conn SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rainham, Kent. Garden of England Posts: 1,162 Thanks: 28 Thanked 42 Times in 6 Posts	Yes Colin, look here to see how I did it, the lens is quite light. __________________ See my pictures here. My Flickr [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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smcaul Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDT Club Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 481 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	If you have a look back at post No4 I put a link to a cheap reversing ring on ebay, lots of them around and the work great. __________________ Just a few of my favorite pictures Click Here Freedom isn't free. Somebody paid!

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ColinB Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Croydon, Surrey Posts: 1,141 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Arrrrrrrgggh! It's a giant fly! Nice shot Pete! Is the filter thread up to being attached to the body?

25th August 2008, 08:24	#16
ColinB Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Croydon, Surrey Posts: 1,141 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Pete, missed that thread because I was on holiday. A good way to use a broken lens, although I don't think it warrants throwing a good one down the stairs. I can see a bit of ebay searching coming up. My wife says I have that look in my eyes.

26th August 2008, 22:05	#20
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Okay - spill the beans on that little project then. What did you use/pull-apart to create that flash unit?