Newbie- Please help with Reversing ring

[kaypony]

Hi everyone, I decided to buy a reversing ring from my local photography shop as I love what some of you guys can do with your Macro lenses. I need to wait some time before I have the money and skills to justify getting a nice Macro lens. This is what the guy from the photo shop ordered for me(see photo). He's told me I need to glue the two 'step up' rings back to back. I got confused with his instructions from here onwards. From what I have read, I thought you simply (well not really) attached ring to the body and then also to the incorrect end of your camera and then used manual focus to take your shots. However the guy seemed to be talking about using two lenses and backing them onto each other. I got lost at this point but purchased them anyway as I had already ordered them and felt an obligation to. Any ideas/ suggestions/ hints?

[lance v]

Wow ur really having bad luck with this arent u

COME ON PEOPLE!

[lance v]

i think u glue those 2 rings together and then when u have say ur 90-300 on ur camera u atatch ur 18-55 reversed onto that. i think

see this pic

http://www.fotodiox.com/shop/images/camera_accessories_2/for_macro_photography_22/52_52r.jpg

or just straight like this here(more likely this 1)

http://www.enjoyyourcamera.com/popup_image.php?pID=677&imgID=2&XTCsid=ca73f0d01735e3d9f6534fdffbe8a9aa

[bbulldog]

wtf has he sold you, you can get dedicated reversing rings for probably the same price.

there are two ways to do this whole thing.

1. using two lenses, one is attached as normal and the other is turned around and you attach this using a thread/thread adapter

2.using one lens turned around and attached to the camera body with a bajonet/thread adapter.

[LordV]

You can do what he has suggested and use a small lens reversed onto the front of a longer focal length lens but suspect what you were really after was a body reversing ring where you can reverse say the kit lens directly onto the camera body.
Like this one http://cgi.ebay.ca/Canon-EOS-Body-to-58mm-Reverse-Adapter_W0QQitemZ170174071560QQihZ007QQcategoryZ30 059QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

brian V.

[Matatazela]

or you could just buy from Rolls Royce first time...

http://www.novoflex.com/english/html/macro_accessories.htm

The idea I think that you are trying to follow is to join a reversed 50mm lens to the front of your existing lens but reversed. The idea that you have is right and will work, although there are dedicated adapters made to fit. Gluing two rings will work, but be sure to use some decent glue like a two pack epoxy or even silicon, and don't use too heavy a lens.

[lance v]

Aka take them back and tell him to give u the right mounting ring.....

[Choderboy]

I know NZers have a reputation for ingenuity but there is no reason for gluing two rings together! I'd take them back to the shop , with some links (as posted above) to the commercially available options that do not require glue. Camera shop salesman should be a bit embarrassed for selling you these rings.

Are you able to purchase online? Could be worth considering....

[kaypony]

Thanks everyone. I will be taking them back along with a whole bunch of printed paper and proof.

[kaypony]

I managed to get a refund which was really good. I've had a look on ebay for reversing rings but havent had any luck so far. Can anyone suggest a website where I can find one?

[Bill Pham]

not sure if this are what you looking for
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/3065/Macro_Close_Up_Equipment_Reversing_Rings.html
give it a looks and see hope that help.

Bill

[Bill Pham]

ooops sorry i think this is the one you looking for silly me link the wrong one

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/shop/3066/Macro_Close_Up_Equipment_Macro_Couplers.html

Bill

[kaypony]

Thanks Bill. I had a look at the 2nd link. I'm after a suitable ring to reverse my 18-55mm (58mm) lens onto my 400D. Do you think these are suitable? I kind of got the impression they were for backing two lenses together.

[Bill Pham]

Thanks Bill. I had a look at the 2nd link. I'm after a suitable ring to reverse my 18-55mm (58mm) lens onto my 400D. Do you think these are suitable? I kind of got the impression they were for backing two lenses together.


well in that case looks in the first link should be there.

Bill

[Bill Pham]

well hell i just looks there and can't find it. let me see if i can come up with the correct one for you.

Bill

[LordV]

Still slightly unsure if you want a coupler to reverse the kit lens onto another lens or a reverse adapter to couple the kit lens directly onto the camera body.
This does the latter http://cgi.ebay.ca/Canon-EOS-Body-to-58mm-Reverse-Adapter_W0QQitemZ170174071560QQihZ007QQcategoryZ30 059QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem.

Brian V.

[kaypony]

Sorry. I'm after the latter option. Will check out the link. Thanks

[kaypony]

well hell i just looks there and can't find it. let me see if i can come up with the correct one for you.

Bill
Thanks heaps Bill. You've all been very helpful as per usual.

[Bill Pham]

Thanks heaps Bill. You've all been very helpful as per usual.

no problem at all. just wish i can find that adapter for you. i saw it somewhere. there was a thread somewhere here where someone take the body cap and converted into a lens adapter. still looking.

Bill

[kaypony]

Thanks heaps Bill. I'm sure someone will know where I can find what I want...
Hope you all had a nice Christmas

[shutters12]

I think this is what you need on Ebay UK .http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Macro-Reverse-Adapter-Ring-for-Canon-EOS-350D-400D-58mm_W0QQitemZ150197329792QQihZ005QQcategoryZ30059 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I have one of these and can recommend the seller , hope this is some help .. Paul

[Bill Pham]

I think this is what you need on Ebay UK .http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Macro-Reverse-Adapter-Ring-for-Canon-EOS-350D-400D-58mm_W0QQitemZ150197329792QQihZ005QQcategoryZ30059 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I have one of these and can recommend the seller , hope this is some help .. Paul

just looks at that link looks like just what she is looking for. hope this work out for you. and thanks Paul. i couldn't find that anywhere never though about looking in fleabay :D:D

Bill

[kaypony]

Thanks for the link shutters12 and your help Bill. I've bought the product. Unfortunately I'm going to Africa on Sunday so I wont get an opportunity to play with the ring until I get back. Thanks again..