Mr. Steelhead 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 I am a little confused and hoping someone can help clarify something. I have a Nikon D50 and the only reversing rings I can find will reverse the lens on to the body, but what was explained requires 2 lenses to be placed face to face and unless I am missing something that can not be done with a normal reversing ring. Would that not take a ring that has filter threads on both sides so that the lenses can be attached face to face. Is this a correct assessment or did I miss something of great importance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Beatty 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Hi Group, John, thanks for the explanation on reverse macro; it was most informative. I've also done some macro shooting using a regular lense with a "reversing ring" on my old Nikon F. I don't know if that is called "reverse macro" or not but I didn't have to use a macro lense in the mix. My setup of course looses any "auto" features but I never had any to worry about that ability with my old Nikon. It doesn't even have a light meter let alone any auto features. Jay, before you buy any older lenses I'll be happy to loan you a couple if you think it would help. I could bring them to Idaho Falls. If you are interested, you have my email. Take care & ... Tight Lines - Al Beatty www.btsflyfishing.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wulff 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Heres a decent thread on the subject. http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/600108 Heres the short answer from that thread. If you have a 50mm lens (52mm filter) you need a 52mm-58mm macro coupling ring like this http://cgi.ebay.com/52mm-58mm-Macro-Couple...712260829a43534 Just two male filter threads enabling you to reverse the 50mm lens onto your 105mm macro lens. That will give you a max mag of 3:1. With a set of Kenko ext tubes on as well you can get to 4:1. The reversed lens is used wide open and focus set on infinity. Brian V. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will Milne 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Great looking images Jay:)) Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayMorr 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Hi Group, John, thanks for the explanation on reverse macro; it was most informative. I've also done some macro shooting using a regular lense with a "reversing ring" on my old Nikon F. I don't know if that is called "reverse macro" or not but I didn't have to use a macro lense in the mix. My setup of course looses any "auto" features but I never had any to worry about that ability with my old Nikon. It doesn't even have a light meter let alone any auto features. Jay, before you buy any older lenses I'll be happy to loan you a couple if you think it would help. I could bring them to Idaho Falls. If you are interested, you have my email. Take care & ... Tight Lines - Al Beatty www.btsflyfishing.com I appreciate the offer Al. Bring a couple of them to the Show and I will test them out on a couple of your flies when you are tying. That would be a fun experiment. Will..thanks for your reply. Man I just saw your latest bug work WOW. Nice job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Steelhead 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2008 Wulff, Thank you for the link and clarification, if does help when one knows what to look for. I just have to figure out which lenses I want to couple for the best results so I know what rings to order, although they are inexpensive enough to just get an assortment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
