Macro photography without a macro lens

[lebanon]

I have used a magnifier in front of the 50 mm lens.



What do you think of the result?

[Chucaro]

The problem with that is that is that the quality of the glass reduce the definition and sharpening of the image.
I do not know which lens are you using ( if it can take a diopter) but if you can fit a diopter on it then you will see that the quality of the image will be much better and sharp.

The photo HERE was taken using the 70-300VR Nikon lens with a T6 Nikon diopter on it. The insect is about 8 mm long.

Cheers

[Barefoot Dave]

Great result!
Now, don't be a tease, what sort of magnifier? Can't be a fresnel lense?!
Thanks, Dave.

[wrinklearthur]

That softens the image but really adds to the effect.

Can you post a picture of your lens setup?

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[s7000]

The magnifiers are ok, as said above though, they detract from the overall quality. I do a lot of macro work, and having the right lens for the job is essential.

[blitz]

How about extension tubes that fit inbetween the lense and the camera? I have read a lot of good things about them but have never seen one in the flesh.

they are also only $150-00 or so on evilbay with auto focus ability

[tomalophicon]

I reverse my lens if I need to get really close.
You can get adapters for that screw to the filter thread.

[vnx205]

I reverse my lens if I need to get really close.
You can get adapters for that screw to the filter thread.

I found a reversing ring very convenient when hiking in the Snowy Mts in summer.

I just left it screwed to the front of the lens all the time for the landscape photos and whenever I saw a wildflower worthy of a photo, I just turned it around. There was no need to retrieve other lenses or attachments from a camera bag.

[lebanon]

That softens the image but really adds to the effect.

Can you post a picture of your lens setup?

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Hello,

the lens setup is fairly simple a 50mm lens and a handheld glass magnifier in front, et voilà.

[wrinklearthur]

I found a reversing ring very convenient when hiking in the Snowy Mts in summer.

I just left it screwed to the front of the lens all the time for the landscape photos and whenever I saw a wildflower worthy of a photo, I just turned it around. There was no need to retrieve other lenses or attachments from a camera bag.

With my Canon 400D, turning the lens around, doesn't work with the EOS lenses.
So I use a old FD Canon Lens with a reverse adaptor.
But do have issues with not enough light where I want it on the subject and haven't found myself a decent ring flash yet.
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