Puzzle Macro IV - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

02/17/2011 11:46:22 AM · #10

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by markwiley:
I don't have a macro lens. I attempted some shots with my Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens, but I can't really get close enough. Maybe I'll skip this one.

I don't think you really need a macro lens. Many of the images are things that are bigger taken close up. This was taken with a macro lens, but meat tenderizers are relatively big. You should be able to take the shot and then zoom in on a portion. You won't get as small of a DOF, but it would still work.

it will also work with most lens if you have extension tubes...relatively low in cost...and they do an amazing job of getting up close....

I used an extension tube with this one

KristinaG

Canon EOS-7D

02/17/2011 11:47:13 AM · #11

Originally posted by Eagle40Fox2:

Just wanted to add that you don't even need the reverser ring. All my macro shots are just me reversing my lenses hand held. The focus is razor thin, but that has nothing to do with it being hand held. If anything I think I have more control that way. It takes some practice but you can get some nice results from it.
Example:

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

02/17/2011 11:49:39 AM · #12

Originally posted by Fiora:

Originally posted by Eagle40Fox2:

Originally posted by markwiley:
I don't have a macro lens. I attempted some shots with my Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens, but I can't really get close enough. Maybe I'll skip this one.

Try this Tutorial

Just wanted to add that you don't even need the reverser ring. All my macro shots are just me reversing my lenses hand held. The focus is razor thin, but that has nothing to do with it being hand held. If anything I think I have more control that way. It takes some practice but you can get some nice results from it.
Example:

I keep wanting to try this...so you just turn around the lens and hand hold it?

KristinaG

Canon EOS-7D

02/17/2011 12:01:43 PM · #13

Originally posted by Ja-9:

I keep wanting to try this...so you just turn around the lens and hand hold it?

Yep! You just literally press the lens against the body, so that no light goes through from the sides.
And honestly, I have taken some shots where the lens wasn't quite alligned properly, and generally it just causes some white vignetting on whatever side wasn't alligned properly.
I do have to take several shots of a subject in order to get even 2 or 3 that are actually in focus. But that is the nature of the (cheap) beast.

*dreams* Someday I am getting the Canon 100m Macro. Sigh....

Message edited by author 2011-02-17 12:02:41.

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM

02/17/2011 12:13:43 PM · #14

Originally posted by Fiora:

Originally posted by Ja-9:

I keep wanting to try this...so you just turn around the lens and hand hold it?

Yep! You just literally press the lens against the body, so that no light goes through from the sides.
And honestly, I have taken some shots where the lens wasn't quite alligned properly, and generally it just causes some white vignetting on whatever side wasn't alligned properly.
I do have to take several shots of a subject in order to get even 2 or 3 that are actually in focus. But that is the nature of the (cheap) beast.

*dreams* Someday I am getting the Canon 100m Macro. Sigh....

but aren't the "official reversing rings" kind of "cheep"??? I know the extension tubes weren't much

Eagle40Fox2

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

02/17/2011 12:58:58 PM · #15

Originally posted by Ja-9:

but aren't the "official reversing rings" kind of "cheep"??? I know the extension tubes weren't much

Anywhere from $7 - $50

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

02/17/2011 01:19:21 PM · #16

Originally posted by Eagle40Fox2:

Originally posted by Ja-9:

but aren't the "official reversing rings" kind of "cheep"??? I know the extension tubes weren't much

Anywhere from $7 - $50

hmmm found my next trick to add to my bag...lol

mycelium

Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT

02/17/2011 01:28:22 PM · #17

Originally posted by Ja-9:

Originally posted by Eagle40Fox2:

Originally posted by Ja-9:

but aren't the "official reversing rings" kind of "cheep"??? I know the extension tubes weren't much

Anywhere from $7 - $50

hmmm found my next trick to add to my bag...lol

Yeah, reversing rings are awesome. The ones I got were definitely at the low end of that range (got em off eBay, I think). Very easy to set up, too. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to get a lot of bang for their buck.

Janine, I would expect you'd be able to hook up your 55mm macro with the 50mm reversed quite easily.

markwiley

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS

02/17/2011 03:24:15 PM · #18

It is probably too late for this challenge to get a reversing ring or extension tube on ebay. Are these things likely to be available at a local camera store?

Cory

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM

02/17/2011 03:25:23 PM · #19

Originally posted by markwiley:

It is probably too late for this challenge to get a reversing ring or extension tube on ebay. Are these things likely to be available at a local camera store?

Tape, seriously... Just get the blue easy release painters tape and tape the hell outta them.

Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS

02/17/2011 03:44:18 PM · #20

Originally posted by markwiley:

It is probably too late for this challenge to get a reversing ring or extension tube on ebay. Are these things likely to be available at a local camera store?

chaaaaa ching....(vs. e-bay)

markwiley

Fujifilm X-Pro2

02/17/2011 04:08:19 PM · #21

Originally posted by Ja-9:

Originally posted by markwiley:
It is probably too late for this challenge to get a reversing ring or extension tube on ebay. Are these things likely to be available at a local camera store?

chaaaaa ching....(vs. e-bay)

Yes, I think my wallet can handle that. Thanks for all of the suggestions.

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/17/2011 04:37:16 PM · #22

I'm in - entry number 26

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/17/2011 06:24:16 PM · #23

maybe I will get a chance to enter something this wkend...but I'm going camping so my "bag of tricks" will be at home...I did some today and I will "polish" or "trash" them later on...lol

ShutterPug

Canon EOS-6D

02/17/2011 06:34:48 PM · #24

I've actually got two completely different shots that I like, and am having a difficult time deciding whether to switch out the one I have entered for the other. If anyone wants to take a peek (and not vote later) then I can email links to both to you.