Comments on: Macro Photography – How to Use a Macro Lens

By: Charleen Ratcliff

Charleen Ratcliff — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:21:00 +0000

In reply to Darlene Hildebrandt. thank you so very much for replying!! Super macro here I come

By: Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene Hildebrandt — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 18:03:00 +0000

In reply to Charleen Ratcliff. Hi Charleen - yes you can use both! You may find that you just need the smallest tube though otherwise you may end getting too close to the subject. But yes you can, it makes your macro lens into a super macro!

By: Charleen Ratcliff

Charleen Ratcliff — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 14:47:00 +0000

Can you use extension tubes on a macro lens? I have the Sigma 105

By: Martie Johnston

Martie Johnston — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:44:00 +0000

I have the “macro” from nikon that you mentioned. I have had a lot of fun with it. Definitely would like to get a different one so I don’t have to be so close to my subject. But I’ve had some good luck with it!

By: NeutralDensity

NeutralDensity — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 17:04:00 +0000

In reply to Darlene Hildebrandt. Silver fucking spoon.

By: Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene Hildebrandt — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 05:47:00 +0000

In reply to Leyden. I didn't buy it online I found it in a store in Portland, OR.

By: Leyden

Leyden — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 21:45:00 +0000

In reply to Darlene Hildebrandt.

https://www.amazon.com/Adorama-Macro-Coupling-Ring-58-58/dp/B000ASNKZY

I didn’t look for other sizes. Where did you find a reversing adapter that was so inexpensive?

By: Matthew Chu

Matthew Chu — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 00:29:00 +0000

In reply to Darlene Hildebrandt. I live in Hong Kong, so it may be hard to compare prices. Its around CDN$2 here in Hong Kong.

By: Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene Hildebrandt — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:44:00 +0000

In reply to Matthew Chu.

I would try and keep your ISO lower, to 200 – and just let the shutter speed go longer. If you have a stationary object that is. You’ll introduce a fair bit of noise at 800 which is easily avoided by using a tripod.

As for light loss not sure on that either. It’s not like an extension tube or filter – the lens on the camera controls the aperture and amount of light entering the camera. The reversed one just magnifies. That’s my understanding of it anyway.

By: Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene Hildebrandt — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:42:00 +0000

In reply to Matthew Chu. Yes true, I haven't been able to get my hands on the coupler yet but will soon. How much was it? I only paid about $9 for the reversal adaptor, that's pretty cheap.

By: Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene Hildebrandt — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:41:00 +0000

In reply to Old John.

That is why I suggested either borrowing or renting one – not running out and buying it. I will also have some followup articles soon on some inexpensive options. Point and shoots cannot compare to the same quality as they are severely limited on their aperture range – many I’ve seen only range from f/4-f/8 and that’s it. So you can’t get the kind of depth of field needed for true macro.

By: Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene Hildebrandt — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 20:39:00 +0000

In reply to Jeff Wright. nice - fun subject hey!?

By: Matthew Chu

Matthew Chu — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 04:34:00 +0000

In reply to Leyden. I would not know the cost in light as I do not know what to compare to. I don't have macro lens for the same situation. The lighting is quite diffused indoor lighting during late afternoon. It's not bright at all. As you can see in the photo, it was ISO 800 at 1/100 sec. So not too bad at all. If you have the lenses at hand, its fun to try.

By: Leyden

Leyden — Fri, 10 Apr 2015 03:34:00 +0000

In reply to Matthew Chu. WOW, what an interesting idea, what is the approximate cost in light? 2 stops? Your examples look as though the lighting in 'normal'

By: Matthew Chu

Matthew Chu — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:44:00 +0000

Hi Darlene, Doing the reverse 50mm lens with another lens attached to the camera body is quite easy especially if you have the lenses already. The male to male coupler/adapter that attach the two lens together is a lot cheaper than a reverse lens mount. Please see attached photos of an example. The camera is Sony A7, with a nikkor 105mm f2.5 + a reversed Nikkor 50mm f1.4.

By: Old John

Old John — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 00:25:00 +0000

I am always amazed by people spending huge sums to try out something they may use very seldom.
If you have a reasonably decent point and shoot you can get some very respectable shots in macro, HDR and other modes to see if your really interested. I like shooting old or unique coins and this works fine. This is especially true of video and video editors. You don’t have to go overboard to give a particular area a try.

By: Jeff Wright

Jeff Wright — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:21:00 +0000

Great article, I decided to give it a shot and try to duplicate the watch.

By: Darlene Hildebrandt

Darlene Hildebrandt — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 21:18:00 +0000

In reply to Terry Gardner. Yes very true - they work with all your existing lenses!

By: Terry Gardner

Terry Gardner — Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:20:00 +0000

Great information here. Right now i have extension tubes but looking at the Tamron 90mm macro. The good thing about tubes is you can put them on a long lens and get close to a live subject and not scare them away.