How to Make a Macro Lens
Intro: How to Make a Macro Lens
In this instructable I'll show you how to make a Macro lens. Macro lens's are used to take close up pictures of stuff. Most cameras (like mine) can't take a clear picture if the object is to close, this lens will help when taking really close up pictures. This is great for taking pictures for an instructable!
You'll Need:
- Some small Lens's (you can get these from Binoculars, Cheap rifle scopes or small magnify glasses, or pretty much anything)
- A Dremel
- A Razor
- Card Board, Wood
- Small Plastic bottle
You'll Need:
- Some small Lens's (you can get these from Binoculars, Cheap rifle scopes or small magnify glasses, or pretty much anything)
- A Dremel
- A Razor
- Card Board, Wood
- Small Plastic bottle
STEP 1: Different Lens's
There are two different lens's I'll show how to make. I'll show you how to make a cardboard one first.
To make the cardboard type, cut out a circle of card board that fits over your cameras lens, then drill or cut a hole in the card board and insert the lens, Your Done!! (with that type) you can use either duct tape or tacky to keep it on.
To make the cardboard type, cut out a circle of card board that fits over your cameras lens, then drill or cut a hole in the card board and insert the lens, Your Done!! (with that type) you can use either duct tape or tacky to keep it on.
STEP 2: 2nd Lens Type
This is a better model, but its a little harder to make. First, you'll have to find a plastic bottle that fits over the lens of your camera. Then, once you find a bottle bottom drill a hole the size of the lens and put the lens in the hole, now you have completed your lens.
STEP 3: Attaching the Different Lenses
Here is how I attach the lenses, this will differ on what type of camera you have.
STEP 4: Different Sizes
Different size lenses will result in different pictures, the small the lens the closer up pictures possible the bigger the lens not so close pictures possible
STEP 5: Resulting Pictures
Here are some pictures I got.
Ask if you have any questions
Enjoy!!
Ask if you have any questions
Enjoy!!
35 Comments
gadgetssai 1 year ago
macgyver71 8 years ago
Outstanding tut! This poor white boy thanks you. I have an old SLR (the FIRST digital Rebel model), with 2 lenses, this will open a few more options. Much appreciaed
stllbrown 8 years ago
Brilliant!
starforest 9 years ago
Will this lens work for all types of cameras?
The picures at the end are wonderful. Great job.
bassmaredsnetra 9 years ago
i,ve been make macro lens fo my phone. i got from telescope lens. it,s work great..
sgsidekick 14 years ago
Emsaid 14 years ago
mrmartyman7 11 years ago
I have a sony handyDCR-SR68camcorder , close ups are very hard to get clear.
It has auto focus will an additional lens effect the auto focus?
Also no software any one have the software I can download, i bought the camera
a month ago it was a display got a great deal but not happy with some functions.
Can anyone help ?
Emsaid 11 years ago
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mrmartyman7 11 years ago
This is a great thread thank you
hpnerdghmk 11 years ago
and sorry for my English "google translator".....
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