terry manier Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Hi folks, Hey I was playing around with my lenses... turning them backwards and just holding them up to the body and getting some cool macro shots. I have a d60 and the best lens is the EF 16-35mm for this kind of macro look... ANYWAY... Is this cool and can anyone think of a way that I can mount the lens on to the body? You know... no light leaks... no lens drops... Thanks Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_macman Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I'd play that way with a lens that's not worth $1500, but that's just me :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauh44 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Hi Terry, http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=004k1r Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas_sullivan Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 heh.........well, they call it a "reversing ring". It has the bayonet set up on one side, which you attach to your cam, then on the other side the have threads that you screw the filter threads on you lens into. But...........I think your lens takes 77mm filters? The dont make reversing rings with that size filter thread on it. Most of the time the reversing ring was made for a 50mm thru 100mm lens, typically in the area of 49-55mm filter threads. They were also mostly made with manual exposure and manual focussing in mind, although there are some with coupling for auto exposure available. However, with the advent of the ease and popularity of macro lenses, the majority of manufacturers stopped making these. Used is still a possibility.........you could see what KEH might have. Regardless, the keyword you need to search for on the web is "reversing ring". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Ingold Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 You can't expect to get very good results this way. This is a short focal length, assymetrical and complicated lens. You'd be better off with extension rings, and better yet used with a prime 50 or 100, and best with a true macro lens. You need to do a little homework, starting with "Closeups in Nature" by John Shaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry manier Posted June 17, 2004 Author Share Posted June 17, 2004 Thanks to everyone... especially those with additional references. I'm really into shooting things that I general don't see. I've been on my knees the last three days taking pictures of ants. Smile Mr. ant... OK.... HOLD IT... HOLD IT. Take care Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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