DIY Reversal Lens Macro Rig

Step 6 Practical Application

Our finished lens is great fun! I live in Michigan so I have to buy decent subjects. I chose a ripe Starfruit. With this lens the wider the angle the greater the magnification. My test shots were shot at 28mm which is the greatest possible magnification with this lens. The depth of field is extremely shallow with this. I used an automatic lens so I could not change the aperture. If you use a manual lens you would have full aperture functionality. This lens doesn't require a ton of light. My shots were done hand held with a studio light. In normal sunlight outdoors these are very effective.

Comments

[DanC922]

It is possible to manually set the aperture with an automatic lens.  Set the aperture that you want with the lens on the camera normally, then press and hold the depth of field preview on your camera (usually on the front by the lens).  Pushing the button will put your aperture where you have it set.  While holding the button, remove your lens, and it will stay at that aperture.

[jeoncs]

oh snap I will have to try that out now