Reverse Ring Macro Help - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

06/12/2010 02:57:15 PM · #1

I am noticing that when I use the reverse ring... to shoot macro, if it is outdoors in bright light... everything is extremely blown out. Any ideas??? I dont seem to be able to adjust the aperture. Just wanting some help.

MattO

Nikon D4

06/12/2010 03:01:54 PM · #2

You have to shoot in full manual mode adjusting your shutter speed and ISO to get correct exposure.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

06/12/2010 03:24:06 PM · #3

For clarification, are you reversing the primary lens, or are you mounting a second lens reversed on a lens? If the first case, you cannot adjust the aperture because (of course) the electrical contacts are not connected. You can, however, get around this on cameras by setting the aperture prior to reversing the lens. Do this by setting the desired aperture, depressing the DoF Preview button (this is the key, your camera has to have the button), and removing the lens while pressing the button.

06/12/2010 03:25:13 PM · #4

Originally posted by JustCaree:

I was having this conversation the other day about my hacked macro..

Digipixer suggested that I insert a copper plate in between the lens and the camera.. Seems to make sense that it should work... So if you want more DOF and less light,, maybe a custom plate would be a cool idea.. I'm going to try it sometime.

Message edited by author 2010-06-12 15:25:21.

06/12/2010 03:26:08 PM · #5

Originally posted by kirbic:

That's pretty awesome

kirbic!

06/12/2010 03:31:31 PM · #6

This is what I am doing

So if I am understanding correctly, I have to set the AP with the lens on correct and then reverse it?

Olympus 300mm f/4.0 IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED

06/12/2010 03:32:20 PM · #7

Originally posted by coryboehne:

Originally posted by kirbic:
For clarification, are you reversing the primary lens, or are you mounting a second lens reversed on a lens? If the first case, you cannot adjust the aperture because (of course) the electrical contacts are not connected. You can, however, get around this on cameras by setting the aperture prior to reversing the lens. Do this by setting the desired aperture, depressing the DoF Preview button (this is the key, your camera has to have the button), and removing the lens while pressing the button.

That's pretty awesome kirbic!

I have that button but then I can only take one shot right???

Phocal

OM System OM-1 Mark II

06/12/2010 03:34:22 PM · #8

Or find an old manual lens with the aperture setting on it. They work great for reversing and normally find them pretty cheap. Hit up some of the pawn shops around town. I have some old FD mount lenses in storage that I need to dig out and try reversing them.

Ronnie

06/12/2010 03:40:15 PM · #9

Originally posted by Kobba:

Thats a good idea! LOL Im gonna need a bigger bag LMAO

06/12/2010 03:45:33 PM · #10

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Originally posted by coryboehne:

Originally posted by kirbic:
For clarification, are you reversing the primary lens, or are you mounting a second lens reversed on a lens? If the first case, you cannot adjust the aperture because (of course) the electrical contacts are not connected. You can, however, get around this on cameras by setting the aperture prior to reversing the lens. Do this by setting the desired aperture, depressing the DoF Preview button (this is the key, your camera has to have the button), and removing the lens while pressing the button.

That's pretty awesome kirbic!

I have that button but then I can only take one shot right???

No, he means the aperture will "stick" where it was set to when you take off the lens while pressing the button... Until you reattach it the regular way again that is..

06/12/2010 03:55:20 PM · #11

Originally posted by coryboehne:

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Originally posted by coryboehne:

Originally posted by kirbic:
For clarification, are you reversing the primary lens, or are you mounting a second lens reversed on a lens? If the first case, you cannot adjust the aperture because (of course) the electrical contacts are not connected. You can, however, get around this on cameras by setting the aperture prior to reversing the lens. Do this by setting the desired aperture, depressing the DoF Preview button (this is the key, your camera has to have the button), and removing the lens while pressing the button.

That's pretty awesome kirbic!

I have that button but then I can only take one shot right???

No, he means the aperture will "stick" where it was set to when you take off the lens while pressing the button... Until you reattach it the regular way again that is..

Ok JUST to clarify (having a foggy day) If I push my DOF button and hold it will I reverse it the AP will stick until I reverse it again?

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

06/12/2010 04:06:09 PM · #12

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Originally posted by coryboehne:

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Originally posted by coryboehne:

Originally posted by kirbic:
For clarification, are you reversing the primary lens, or are you mounting a second lens reversed on a lens? If the first case, you cannot adjust the aperture because (of course) the electrical contacts are not connected. You can, however, get around this on cameras by setting the aperture prior to reversing the lens. Do this by setting the desired aperture, depressing the DoF Preview button (this is the key, your camera has to have the button), and removing the lens while pressing the button.

That's pretty awesome kirbic!

I have that button but then I can only take one shot right???

No, he means the aperture will "stick" where it was set to when you take off the lens while pressing the button... Until you reattach it the regular way again that is..

Ok JUST to clarify (having a foggy day) If I push my DOF button and hold it will I reverse it the AP will stick until I reverse it again?

Not sure.

Steps are these

1. Set aperture on camera (Av mode)
2. Press DOF preview button
3. While holding DOF button, remove lens
4. Reverse
5. If everything worked right, you should now have a lens that is "preset" to the aperture you selected in step 1

MattO

Nikon D4

06/12/2010 04:21:05 PM · #13

Originally posted by coryboehne:

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Originally posted by coryboehne:

Originally posted by JustCaree:

Originally posted by coryboehne:

Originally posted by kirbic:
For clarification, are you reversing the primary lens, or are you mounting a second lens reversed on a lens? If the first case, you cannot adjust the aperture because (of course) the electrical contacts are not connected. You can, however, get around this on cameras by setting the aperture prior to reversing the lens. Do this by setting the desired aperture, depressing the DoF Preview button (this is the key, your camera has to have the button), and removing the lens while pressing the button.

That's pretty awesome kirbic!

I have that button but then I can only take one shot right???

No, he means the aperture will "stick" where it was set to when you take off the lens while pressing the button... Until you reattach it the regular way again that is..

Ok JUST to clarify (having a foggy day) If I push my DOF button and hold it will I reverse it the AP will stick until I reverse it again?

Not sure.

Steps are these

1. Set aperture on camera (Av mode)
2. Press DOF preview button
3. While holding DOF button, remove lens
4. Reverse
5. If everything worked right, you should now have a lens that is "preset" to the aperture you selected in step 1

And also find a much darker viewfinder then you had before if the lens stayed there.

kenskid

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

06/12/2010 08:52:49 PM · #14

I remember doing all that stuff with the reverse and manual tricks....I immediately started saving my pennies, dimes, quarters and dollars for the 60mm f2.8 micro....

Citadel

Nikon D7500

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

06/12/2010 08:57:09 PM · #15

Originally posted by kenskid:

I remember doing all that stuff with the reverse and manual tricks....I immediately started saving my pennies, dimes, quarters and dollars for the 60mm f2.8 micro....

Which will get you that macro lens pretty quick. (I paid for my airfare to NYC like this.) It will also save you from pulling all your hair out. At least until you actually get the lens and then learn that you still need a lot of patience for macro shots :)

kenskid

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

06/12/2010 09:08:50 PM · #16

....you will need patience AND as I learned after many shots....GOOD LIGHT....the difference between a good macro and a great macro IMO is the way you throw light on your subject.

Originally posted by Citadel:

Originally posted by kenskid:
I remember doing all that stuff with the reverse and manual tricks....I immediately started saving my pennies, dimes, quarters and dollars for the 60mm f2.8 micro....

Which will get you that macro lens pretty quick. (I paid for my airfare to NYC like this.) It will also save you from pulling all your hair out. At least until you actually get the lens and then learn that you still need a lot of patience for macro shots :)