Mod a 35-80mm or Reverse a 50mm?

Bohh · 26th of April 2011 (Tue)

Hello,

I'm looking to play around with Macro photography on the cheap. Which option would be best suited for the most magnification and highest quality shots between a reversed 50mm or a modded 35-80mm?

Thanks!

yobuttin · 26th of April 2011 (Tue)

I havent used either of those but these cheap tubes gave me pretty decent resulsts: http://www.amazon.com/Bolo-Extension...3862007&sr=8-5

Here's a picture of a flower I took with it.

Techuser · 28th of April 2011 (Thu)

I find that the reverse 50mm doesnt magnify much, I think reversing gets interesting around 28-35mm

Havent tried the 38-80 trick but regardless the magnification this one will be easier to use due the bright viewfinder

evirgen2008 · 30th of April 2011 (Sat)

If you use 50mm reverse, it gives you 1:1 magnification. When 28mm is used, 50:28= Almost 2:1 magnification

Calculate yourself... But I think prime lenses always give better results.

Luxury · 30th of April 2011 (Sat)

I like to use a reverse ring on my 18-55.
That'll get you a great amount of magnification.

Techuser · 3rd of May 2011 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luxury

I like to use a reverse ring on my 18-55.
That'll get you a great amount of magnification.

Wider focal lenghts reversed, like the 18mm will work great, but it will be better with a manual lens for having the control of aperture on the lens barrel itself

dubstylz · 20th of July 2011 (Wed)

I went down the modified 35-80mm road and i love it, it has 0.8:1 to 1.8:1 magnification and can get some really nice results

Soap Bubbles by Mark_Watkins, on Flickr

Vine Weevil by Mark_Watkins, on Flickr

26th of April 2011 (Tue)	#1
Bohh Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 98 IMAGE EDITING OK	Mod a 35-80mm or Reverse a 50mm? Hello, I'm looking to play around with Macro photography on the cheap. Which option would be best suited for the most magnification and highest quality shots between a reversed 50mm or a modded 35-80mm? Thanks! __________________ Canon 550D \| 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 \| 55-250mm f/4-5.6 \| 50mm f/1.8 \| Tamron 200-500mm ●● flickr

28th of April 2011 (Thu)	#3
Techuser Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Brazil Posts: 447 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Mod a 35-80mm or Reverse a 50mm? I find that the reverse 50mm doesnt magnify much, I think reversing gets interesting around 28-35mm Havent tried the 38-80 trick but regardless the magnification this one will be easier to use due the bright viewfinder __________________ Canon XSi \| 18-55 IS \| 50 1.8 \| 70-300 IS \| 300 2.8 FD

30th of April 2011 (Sat)	#4
evirgen2008 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Türkiye Posts: 207 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Mod a 35-80mm or Reverse a 50mm? If you use 50mm reverse, it gives you 1:1 magnification. When 28mm is used, 50:28= Almost 2:1 magnification Calculate yourself... But I think prime lenses always give better results. __________________ 5D Mark II 135 F 2 L USM 17-40 F 4 L USM 18-55 IS for macro

30th of April 2011 (Sat)	#5
Luxury Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 595 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Mod a 35-80mm or Reverse a 50mm? I like to use a reverse ring on my 18-55. That'll get you a great amount of magnification. __________________ Liam - 5d2, 450d and some other stuff. --- Flickr --- http://liamgee.com

20th of July 2011 (Wed)	#7
dubstylz Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: west sussex, UK Posts: 486 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Mod a 35-80mm or Reverse a 50mm? I went down the modified 35-80mm road and i love it, it has 0.8:1 to 1.8:1 magnification and can get some really nice results Soap Bubbles by Mark_Watkins, on Flickr Vine Weevil by Mark_Watkins, on Flickr __________________ Canon 30d \| 1000d \| Mark

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