Beginner Macro Shoot
11-29-2008, 06:34 PM
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Beginner Macro Shoot
These are a few of my first shots with a "macro" set-up. Decided to mess around with a reverse mounted Quantaray 28mm f/2.8 at first before I drop $$ on an actual macro lens.
Tape Dispenser
Blackberry Trackball
Federal Hydra-Shok .40
SweeTART
.40 S&W Casing
Sour Straw
Quarter
Hairbrush
Leopard Gecko (blurry, he wouldn't stay still)
Leatherman
Match Burning
Razor Blade
Toothbrush Bristles
XD-40 Barrel
Gecko House
Poker Chips
Tape Dispenser
Blackberry Trackball
Federal Hydra-Shok .40
SweeTART
.40 S&W Casing
Sour Straw
Quarter
Hairbrush
Leopard Gecko (blurry, he wouldn't stay still)
Leatherman
Match Burning
Razor Blade
Toothbrush Bristles
XD-40 Barrel
Gecko House
Poker Chips
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11-30-2008, 02:16 AM
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Thanks for the comments guys 
Lol yeah
it's old and has been sitting in my shower for a while collecting whatever that orangish pink shit is.
Sweet Leopard! Mine's just a baby now. How old is that one??
Lol yeah
it's old and has been sitting in my shower for a while collecting whatever that orangish pink shit is.Sweet Leopard! Mine's just a baby now. How old is that one??
12-01-2008, 09:35 AM
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That is impressive, do you have pics or links to what you used to make the reverse mount? This is a great option for someone who wants to adapt a lens instead of buying an entirely new macro lens!
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its amazing how interesting a macro shot can make an everyday object. man, i havent used my macro lens in agessss lol... i should start again... i have a Sigma f2.8 105mm macro with a 1:1
here's a sample shot i did a few years ago with my lens... good lens for the money
here's a sample shot i did a few years ago with my lens... good lens for the money
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The lens..
Reverse mount adapter..
Lens with reverse mount adapter..
Cheap extension tubes from eBay..
Extension tubes on the lens..
What the sensor sees..
Anthony, that's a really nice shot! Maybe one day soon I will have an actual macro lens to play with. Would really like to invest in an MPE-65!
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Hey I had to run to work so I didn't have time to get any good pictures, or any pictures of the lens on my camera. But here are a few pics of what I used..
The lens..
Reverse mount adapter..
Lens with reverse mount adapter..
Cheap extension tubes from eBay..
Extension tubes on the lens..
What the sensor sees..
Anthony, that's a really nice shot! Maybe one day soon I will have an actual macro lens to play with. Would really like to invest in an MPE-65!
The lens..
Reverse mount adapter..
Lens with reverse mount adapter..
Cheap extension tubes from eBay..
Extension tubes on the lens..
What the sensor sees..
Anthony, that's a really nice shot! Maybe one day soon I will have an actual macro lens to play with. Would really like to invest in an MPE-65!
12-08-2008, 09:15 PM
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Don't mind at all. The lens was $15 + shipping on eBay and the reverse mount ring was about $6 shipped I believe. Definitely a good investment for the price. Just be sure you get an older lens with manual aperture adjustment and the filter size on the reverse mount adapter is the same size as the lens (ex: 52mm, 67mm, etc.).
