The Reversed Lens - back to basics macro photography

*** Correction ***
At about 4 minutes into this video, while demonstrating the positioning of the 50mm lens, I made reference to the "...flange/focal distance of the lens...". This should have been ..."flange /focal distance of the camera..."
Many thanks to Ian for pointing out my mistake!

On with the show....

Here is a list of the gear used in this video. Some of these links may be affiliate links (Amazon and Adorama) - meaning that I may receive a small commission on qualified sales. Doesn't cost you a penny more, but helps me out a bit.
The lenses... Nikon's incredible 50mm f/1.8D - superb! https://amzn.to/3qxpCEz
The surprisingly useful and very affordable 18-55mm kit lens... https://amzn.to/30wViiU
The telephoto zoom that I used is no longer available, but performance-wise the newer Nikkor 55-300mm VR zoom is even better... https://amzn.to/38uZVyi
To reverse lenses directly onto a camera , extension tubes or bellows, you will need a reversing ring and this is the one I use most of the time... https://amzn.to/3l1N5wN
This reversing ring will also work with other lenses, with different filter threads, but only if you have a selection of step rings (I use these in almost every setup and keep two full sets on hand for every new projects)... https://amzn.to/3bxRRPb

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This is another video in my series of back to basics discussions. In this one we take an in-depth look at the reversed lens technique for extreme macro photography. The first bit is mostly theoretical stuff about how this smashing concept works. Then I show you how to measure magnification, set up and use various reversed lens configurations, show you what I got in the mail, and provide a little unsolicited (but well-meaning) advice about using this nifty technique.

The photographer that I was praising is called Thomas Shahan, and you really must check out his work at www.thomasshahan.com

The final image was not photographed with a reversed lens. It was shot with a Mitutoyo Plan Apo 5X microscope objective (160 stacked images).

Check out my website - https://www.allanwallsphotography.com - if you like!

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