Reverse Ring information please?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/06/2009 11:53:22 AM · #1

I want to get a reversal ring to do macros with this lense:

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR

Can someone direct me to a link for one that is not on ebay please?

I have seen them and most just say 52mm reverse ring for F? I dont know what the "F" means. So if someone can show me exactly what I want that would be nice.

Thanks from Agnes

Beetle

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/06/2009 11:59:27 AM · #2

I didn't want to buy a reversal ring because I don't use the technique often enough, so I improvised.

I have an old 50mm lens I picked up for a few dollars because the blades are stuck open. I use that lens in front of my proper 50mm lens.

Then I took a neoprene soda-can holder and cut off the bottom. So now I am left with a stretchy fabric tube which fits snugly over the junction of the two lenses and keeps out any stray light.

Not saying it is the best method to do it, but it was cheap and instantly available.

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

02/06/2009 12:07:09 PM · #3

With the Nikon "G" series lens, you will have no manual aperture ring to control the aperture with the lens reversed.
A good solution would be to pick up an older manual 50mm f1.8 or f2 Nikkor/Nikon Ai lens and a 52mm reversing adapter for that. They are relatively inexpensive and the lens will work great with a reversing ring. Autofocus is a non issue since you are planning to turn the lens around anyway.

bassbone

Nikon Z8

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

02/06/2009 12:12:18 PM · #4

Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:

The approach described works great. I personally use the 50mm MF 1.4 nikkor lens with a reversed circle ring.
Here's a couple of examples of the results using this set up.

Challenge Entries:

A couple of outtakes:

The focal range is CRAZY narrow so you absolutely need a tripod, a non moving object, and a lot of patience to focus. You have to move the camera or object in or out to get the right portions in focus because you can't focus with the reverse mounted lens.

Message edited by author 2009-02-06 12:14:39.

Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120 f/4 S

02/06/2009 12:12:48 PM · #5

Is there a link to this 50mm you are talking about so I know what I am looking for?

Thanks!

Thanks Bassbone. I do want to get those bugs eyes tho. :=)

Message edited by author 2009-02-06 12:13:27.

bassbone

Nikon Z8

02/06/2009 12:17:04 PM · #6

Originally posted by limerick:

Is there a link to this 50mm you are talking about so I know what I am looking for?

Thanks!

Thanks Bassbone. I do want to get those bugs eyes tho. :=)

50mm 1.4
50 mm 1.8

brownsm

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

02/06/2009 12:21:38 PM · #7

there are a couple of ways to do this. one way is to put the reversed 50mm lens right onto the camera body. You can either hand hold (which is not easy to master!), or build a special mount, like this one (it's for Canon, but the principle is the same).

just cut a hole in a body cap, then use the epoxy to glue on the adapter ring. cheap, but works great. and remember, since there is no electrical connections to the body, you can use any lens you have. I've used an old manual focus minolta lens on my Canon body, and it works great. you can usually pick up some used manual focus lenses cheap at ebay.

you can also mount the 50mm lens, reversed onto another lens, which gives you even higher magnifications. to do that you need something like this

. you can buy these components at B&H, and I think they're called macro adapter rings (basically male filter threads on both sides). definitely the cheapest way to get into true macro photography.

02/06/2009 04:16:37 PM · #8

Great information as usual. Thanks everyone!

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

02/06/2009 07:12:00 PM · #9

If you are thinking about buying a 50mm lens to do macro with, just get one of the older 55 f2.8 or 55 f3.5 Micro Nikkor's and an extension tube or two. The Micro Nikkor may cost less than the 50 and reversing ring, and you would have true flat field macro. A lot of the macro shots in my portfolio were done with the two M N lenses mentioned.
The 55mm focal length is great for hand holding with the 2.8, and a monopod works well with lower light, like shade under trees. On cam flash will work with the M N too.

02/07/2009 09:58:19 AM · #10

I found this lense:

Nikon Nikkor 50 mm f 1.8 AI-S lens

Now what kind of ring do I need for it to fit my Nikon? Someone said a 52mm adapter reversal ring but I dont know how these work. So if I buy any 52 reversal adapter ring it will fit this 50mm when I do it?

Oooo I see. The 50mm lens has a 52mm attachment so a 52mm reversal ring should work. Never mind this question then.

Message edited by author 2009-02-07 10:08:42.

MelonMusketeer

Nikon D7000

Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4

02/07/2009 12:40:16 PM · #11

The 50mm 1.8 Ais is one of the finest Nikon glass ever. They are cheap, but if you use it in the normal fashion and with a tripod, you will be surprised with the sharpness and clarity of the results. You will probably like the smooth well built feel of it too.
I would like to see some of the results when you get your macro rig set up and working.