How I Built My Own Super Macro Rig for $230
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Original article about this kit, in Swedish but you can Google translate: makrofokus.se/b...
Also see this summary in English: www.flickr.com...
A big thank you to John Hallmén for putting this together and for taking such inspiring macro photos!
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Essential parts of my rig:
Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens (around $50 used)
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Meike reverse adapter (around $55)
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MeiKe MK-300 Flash
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Vello CB-600 Straight Flash Bracket (around $10)
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Articulating arm 7” (around $14)
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Fotga Extension tubes for Canon EF (around $40)
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Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS 0.5 m (around $20)
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Goja 52-58MM Step-Up Adapter Ring (around $8)
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In total (if you buy the Canon lens used): $230 USD
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Other stuff mentioned in the video
Metabones adapter
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Canon to Sony MI speedlite adapter
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Canon MP-E 65 mm lens
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Venus optics Laowa 2x macro lens:
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Canon EF 40mm f/2.8 STM Pancake Lens (around $50 used)
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Meike reverse adapter (around $55)
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MeiKe MK-300 Flash
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Vello CB-600 Straight Flash Bracket (around $10)
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Articulating arm 7” (around $14)
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Fotga Extension tubes for Canon EF (around $40)
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Vello TTL-Off-Camera Flash Cord for Canon EOS 0.5 m (around $20)
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Goja 52-58MM Step-Up Adapter Ring (around $8)
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In total (if you buy the Canon lens used): $230 USD
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Other stuff mentioned in the video
Metabones adapter
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Canon to Sony MI speedlite adapter
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Canon MP-E 65 mm lens
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Venus optics Laowa 2x macro lens:
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The 40mm is around $180
Micael Widell cool rig. Is there a Meike reverse adapter equivalent for Nikon DX? Tkx
Nice video!
The I wish i lived in the same world as you, 40mm for 50$?
Micael Widell
Hello Micael. . Just in case you don't get the message I put in the thread... will this product do the same thing as the metabones adaptor.. and what's the difference between the two??
www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00D9BKLX8/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_421_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=W8G4B5YFT9X4KBJR84NK&dpPl=1&dpID=61UjmavxEnL
Thanks
how much magnification this set up give ???
Great video Micael! You do great work. I use a very similar setup but with a Nikon D7500, 50mm of extension, and a reverse-mounted Nikon 50mm, f1.8 prime (the one with a manual control aperture). I diffuse my bracket-mounted speedlight with a soft box (5x6") mounted on the flash, which prevents shadows from a lens-mounted diffuser. All I had to buy was the reversing ring ($4) and the extension tubes ($20). The downside is that this probably weighs about twice as much as your rig. Thanks again for another great video and discussion!
Allan Walls hi, could you share details of your setup for us fellow Nikon users? Can you control aperture with that reverse ring? Tkx
Hi, can you share some info with that rig ☺
Can you share more info about your nikon setup. Thanks
that's same setup am using, result are impressive rather spending big$ for expensive lenses
Hi Michael,
Thank you for being so generous with sharing your experience and not making the process all about yourself like so many other ?content creators?
It’s really nice that your working through ideas and setups that amateurs can actually afford and that your attaching real images that these rigs are producing. I was drowning in an ocean of over complexity and then found you and your no fuss relaxed approach to getting great shots. I enjoyed your other video about the macro process and found it really helpful.
Happy you like the videos :)
This video got me into MACRO Photography! Thanks Micael
One thing that should be noted is that when reverse mounting a lens you essentially lose the ability to focus normally. Instead, you focus by getting a specific distance from the subject -- usually very close. For wary (or dangerous) subjects, a traditional 100mm+ macro lens may be a better choice.
Also, a great option for reversing is a kit lens like 18-55. This allows you to use the zoom function of the lens to control magnification and focus to some extent. One additional tip for others is that if you use a lens with manual aperture control, you do not need the expensive reverse mount listed here. You can get a simple, cheap reversing ring and simply set aperture yourself.
Great comment in addition to the video!
I love you use cheap stuff to learn!
... not like most youtubers that say you gotta spend big bucks for everything
Absolutely fantastic. . This is what photography is all about. .. love it love it love it. ..
What is good about macro photography is you have the creativity to create your own set up for minimal prices.
I have one Sony a6000 and I got a AF Minolta 50mm f2.8 1:1 macro... crop factor increases the ratio magnification. I got the lens for about 90 dollars in eBay ... imported from Japan to Mexico.
And currently I am waiting for one extension tube of 49mm... and I am going to test it with some different DIY diffusers made from oppaline paper.
How did it work out for you?
I'm debating weather to go with my Sony APS-C or Full Frame . . 🤔
@@JoshKaufmanstuff hello!! I think today's going for APSC is more viable than ever. You have Fuji system which is expensive but very good. But in the other hand you have Sony with a big APSC selection, but what it makes better the apsc is not Sony, it's Sigma. Specially the Sigma trio F1.4 ... Those lenses have the quality to compete against FF lenses of top quality brands which cost thousands of dollars.
FF is good if you have money and want the extra sensor quality in very low light. Check some reviews of sigma 56, 30 and 16 mm and you would fall in love.
If you like to adapt manual lenses, Sony e mount it's the easiest to start.
Thank you very much ! Michael .
Hi Micael, I really enjoyed your video about making this super-macro kit.But on a few points i want to make some comments;- Reverse adapter: are they really that expensive? I bought mine for €15,- (Caruba) to mount my Nikon D5100.It doesn't support aperature adjustment, but that really isn't an issue when you read the next comment.- Lens: on a secondhand market-website i bought an old Tamron (adaptall) 24mm f2,8 with manual aperature-ring for €10,-. It corresponded with the filterdiameter of my reverse adapter (52mm) so it fits perfectly.Leaving out your other expenses, this purchase saves you about €80,- in total.Thanks for the diffusior tip. That one is a really good idea.
This tape reflector and plastic bottle diffuser is a wonderful Idea! Thank you
the moment when you are not sure if you are watchin a photography or a lego technic video... holy that setup looks so crazy^^
That was really entertaining watching Frankenstein's macro
Hi Micael, thank you for your time and effort to create such rich content!
I've been on the DSLR fence for years but have finally decided to invest in a Canon 77D. I've just finished buying my 'macro-kit' gear inspired from your video, hopefully when I've had some time to practice I might come back and update my review with some shots I've taken.
Thanks again!
p.s Following on Insta and YT now too
Putting an identical rig together because I am so impressed by what you have done. I have run into a snag though, I just received my MK-C-UP reverse adapter and the threads for the adapters seem to be 60mm rather than 58mm as shown in your video and description. Thanks
Hmm that's unfortunate, they must have changed the design :/
thank you micael for sharing this process for macro! really helpful!
Micael, I truly enjoyed watching this, and am inspired! Brilliant, budget set-up yielding gorgeous results!
Thank you so much Todd!
For this setup (Although a little pricey) you can use a lens hood for a Canon MPE-65 along with a 40.5 to 52 and then 52 - 58 step up ring. Also I have tested this with most canon kit lenses and the best is the 28-90 they go for about 50 bucks used and you end up with a macro zoom that will deliver up to 3X.
Looks really awesome! very well made video too. Thanks, will totally try this
Wow ... Someone should combine extension tube+reverse mount+ring flash into one piece and raise fund to build them in Kickstarter.
Or... just follow the very simple steps explained by this video and do it yourself. How lazy are you????
@@sharkie1777 exactly! All in one piece will never be this modular and cheap
btw I am new to your channel for about 2 weeks now love it!!!
sometimes the problem is with extreme frankenstein budget builds that the object distance will be negative, thus inside the lens.
@@XY-ep8uz if the focus is too close you can just use less extension. This really isn't an issue, you can buy a set of extension tubes for most systems very cheaply and just use the ones you want.
love the video man thanks for the tips!
Great to see how you do your passion! Thanks!!😍
Fantastic video thank you for posting, i have the EF 40mm lens and a small flash already so will try this
Truly excellent video !! Thank you
Might wish to add some comments or an edit to the video for those using other camera bodies or lens systems given all of the Qs. Many newbies.
I use m43 and bought Olympus 30mm and 60mm lenses either on sale or used. I use a very old Olympus twin head flash that mounts to the lens filter ring - so it gets very close to the subject. Your way to attach other flash units and explanations are the best I have seen akin to Robin Wong for Olympus
Again - many thanks or tack in Swedish. !!
thanks bro :)
Thanks! 3D-greetings from Holland
This is very inspiring. Thank you Micael. The magic arm and flash bracket would work with my tiny, weak Nikon SB400 flash. I am going to try some of this. Your idea and objectives are great. Keep it up sir.
Marlon van der Linde thanks!
All Scandinavian YT videos I have stumbled on YT are exceptionally well produced.
Thank you. This was actually the very first video I ever made. Filmed with an iPhone :)
@@MicaelWidell That says for itself. It is not all about the camery. ;)
Dear Michael, thank you for your information. It works great. Well done.
Great tips!! Thanks for the specification. I always want to shoot macro photography but doesn't know where to start. You really helped me a lot!
I do a similar setup on my Canon 760D with a 50mm f1.8 STM Prime Lens. My Lens Setup is something like this...
***67mm Extension Tube > 67mm Reverse Ring > 67mm to 49mm Step Up Tubes > 50mm f1.8 STM Prime Lens (Fully Extended)***
This setup turns my DSLR into an Electron Microscope lol. And I can even remove some stuff from the setup if I think the magnification is too much lol.
And of course an external Speedlight with a diffuser and a tripod whenever necessary. Also I normally tend to hover the F-stop at around f5.6 to f8.
Nice tips. Would add that you can get a decent set up for even significantly less than this though - I reverse mounted a pretty standard 28mm legacy lens (£15 for lens ebay + £3 for reverse mount adapter) + manual diffused flash and got results like this. Love macro, opens up a whole new world and its got to be one of the most cost efficient types of photography
Why spend thousands of $ when you get the results you achieve at that price. This is one of the best set-ups I have ever seen without spending hundreds if not thousands of dollars. It's not what anyone spends that will achieve fantastic sharp images. Well done and thanks. Take care...
Nice video, thank you for sharing :) Pretty closeups shown in the video. Have actually you been able to take macro shots as well ?
Thanks. Just finished building my rig with half the parts you mentioned. A couple I'll be waiting on a while. Looks like it's going to work alright !
Very useful set of tips and info, thank you! I have a question (either to you or to anyone in the comment section), is there a similar reverse adapter for Nikon machines and lenses, too? Unfortunately I can't seem to find on the web.
Great video! Subscribed. I was just wondering if this is still worth a try if I already have the canon 100mm f2.8 non L macro lens. I'm curious about the differences. :)
Thank you for such a great video and information! You explained it very well and it was pleasant to watch. You also saved me $800, at least until I get more advanced in macro! Thanks! Subscribed!
I got a used Sigma 105mm f2.8. with extension rings for my mirrorless 4/3 for the same price.
Very sharp glas and picture quality.
My macro rig was only around $100. I got a cheap 2:1 Oshiro 60mm (you don't need extension tubes or reverse adapters) which is manual but amazing and for lighting I just use on camera flash, a flashlight from Walmart, or ambient lighting. Hoping to get a ring flash and some diffusers for Christmas.
Hi Micael, what step up ribs did you use to put uv filter on front? Great video !
U could also use the Tamron 35mm F 2.8 with already 1:2 magnification and pit any macro extension tube between the lens and the camera. Them u have a nice 35mm lens and you can easily transform it into a macro lens. The price is actually pretty cheap, more xpensive then this setup tho.
I had no idea meike had an adapter that transfers the electrical connections when you reversed the lens, much appreciated. I had dismissed the idea as impossible until I saw this! Sorry about your wrist btw, that looked painful, hope you healed up well!
I thought I would get a scar but it healed excellently, although it took a few months. :)
Can you leave a link for your extra step-up rings and UV filter? Thanks! I've tried this as you suggested and it worked great!
very awesome guide! thank you!
Thank you for the nice video's!
I also build the same setup with A7MK2. But i was wondering. Do you also use Steadyshot? and what kind of settting do you use?
Awesome pics. Thanks for the video.
Hej Michael! Toppenbra video!
Har själv länge funderat på Macro men tyckt att det varit för dyrt!
Har ett canon 50mm jag tänkte använda mig av.
Har beställt lite grejer! Ska bli kul!
En fundering : fungerar automatiken för bländare och fokus med denna uppsättning?
Jag misstänker att förlängningstuberna bör vara av "automatisk" karaktär.
Mvh Johan
Hello Michael! I am just wowed by your fascinating work. The images turned so sharp and nicely in focus. I use canon T5i and I have just got the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, and I can't such results with it. Please how could you give some advices? Shall I buy a close-up lens or a tube?? I am not happy with my macro images at all...
Hi! You have good equipment. The only thing you should add is a flash and a diffuser. Then I would advice that you search UA-cam for “macro photography” and watch the top 3-5 videos to learn all the basics on how to take great macro shots. Then just practice, practice, practice. I probably took more than 20 000 macro photos before I started to become really happy with them.
Thank you so much Micael!!!
Very Nice Micael. Thanks for sharing your expertise. I'm a retired photo finishing engineer. I love macro photography, and just recently invested in a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras. I have the Canon T2i body. I like your flash adapter. I have a Canon flash: 270EXII. My camera, lens and flash will be much heavier than your setup. Any advise? I'd like to build one of your flash adapters. Best, Bob
Never tried close-up macro photography but may have to give this a try, I may try a wireless flash adapter that I have laying around so there's less wires, but definitely a great idea!
Micael, thanks for this informative video. I'm gathering materials to make this rig. Questions about the black velvet: Are they fabric or paper? If fabric, how do you put them inside the reverse adapter without falling down? Thanks!!
The one I bought is made of paper with a build in adhesive tape, so it is very easy to apply. I bought it in a hardware store where you buy stuff for your home like door handles and paint.
This might sound strange..but I hold a very old pentax lens in front of my lens and it like doubles the magnification, and the auto focus works to...it makes the camera auto focus to within inch's where the lens by itself would take a length of 3 feet to focus..
Nice setup and great pictures :) macro is super interesting..like discovering a new world :D
Micael, another question. Can you describe the filter size you used for the Meike tube(MK-C-UP)? From this video, it seems you're using several step-up(down) adapters for a 52mm? I measured the opening, it looks like 54mm or 55mm? Thanks for your help! I got everything for this set-up except the front filter to cover the opening.
Clear explanation of a complex topic. Well done, Micael! I don't have the 40mm lens you showed in the video, but I own the Canon "Nifty Fifty." Would it be OK to swap the 50mm lens for the 40mm lens that you use? Thanks for your advice!
I haven't tried it myself, but I am quite confident it would work great. Since 50mm is a bit longer in terms of focal length, you wouldn't get quite the same level of magnification, but I would definitely try the 50mm before buying some other lens.
Hi, Micael! Can this be done with a 50mm instead of 40mm? I have two Meke extension tubes a 10mm and a 16mm and a PK adapter mount for my Pentax 50mm. All I need is the reverse ring.
Yes, 50 mm should work well
Many thanks, very useful video, thanks for sharing you knowledge
Hello Micael. I really like what you do and how you do it. I need some help. I use a Nikon D200 with a Nikon 150mm macro lens, I use a Nikon SB800 off camera flash which I hold in my left hand while holding the camera in the right. I would like to attach my flash in the way you have in this video. I have searched ebay and Amazon but have been unable to find the flexible arm. Please advise. Many thanks, John.
Hi! Try searching for “camera articulating arm”, gives me lots of hits on American amazon. Also search on eBay, often they are even cheaper there.
Nice macro photography set
It's fantastic super macro and photographs are great professional
They went up in value since your video upload, now they are around $120 USD used and almost $200 USD new. That's a shame!!
I'm looking for a considerably inexpensive Macrophotography set-up, and your videos and reviews are the ones I like the most about this genre.
I'm considering the Laowa 25mm 2.5 to 5 X but then I need the flash and some other things.
What are your thoughts on the Mitakon 20mm f/2 lens?
Any other recommendations??
Hi Micael. Loving your videos. I want to buy these and put it together. I have a 50m 1.2 canon lens I just bought. (Which I love) But I assume I can use a 50m? Does it make a difference from 40 to 50m, or the fact that it's not a pancake lens? I also have a regular 50m 2.8 kit lens which is much smaller. New to macro and was super surprised that you don't need to buy expensive lenses for this.
Works well with a 50mm. Only difference is you might need to add a bit more extension tubes to get the same magnification.
Nice Micael! I have been working on getting a cheap setup for my Fujifilm XT2 and using a canon lens.
So i build a pretty similar setup now and im quite happy with it.
Where can you find a 52-26mm step down ring? I think its a pretty nice idea to put the reflector tape on, i realized how difficult it is to get the light on the subject with a normal flash. But i dont want to put it on the uv filter...
I got mine on eBay.
@@MicaelWidell Hey thanks allot for the fast reply!! Found a 52-27 now!
Hi Micael.. I am new in macro photography. I came upon your channel recently and I find it very informative for someone like me. I have watched this video a couple of times and I am wondering if it's possible to build the set up without the aperture control portion. Just to be a cheaper alternative and then I would just move back and forth to focus just like what you do on your other video tutorials?
Yes you can skip the aperture control stuff. Or you could even use a manual lens with an aperture wheel instead. Aperture does not have anything to do with focus. Aperture controls your depth of field and how much light you get in. Focus will always be at a fixed distane in front of your lens if you reverse it on extension tubes. Check this video for a simpler solution: ua-cam.com/video/EmHm3sMs2Ws/v-deo.html
@@MicaelWidell thank you very much for your response.. your videos inspired me to try macro photography.. i wanted to get that minolta manual lens like the one you have in your suggested video but those vintage lenses are hard to come by here in Dubai.. I'll try to make the best use of the gear that I have right now.. I have this Sigma 60mm lens for sony apsc.. 😁
This setup, I guess that you can't use it for regular photography such as landscapes? I'm looking for something like this but I want to have something that can focus on landscapes as well. I guess I could buy a separate lens but am worried since last time I had an SLR I got dust from switching out lenses. And I'm not sure that it'd be affordable.
Hi! No, this setup has a fixed focus point just a few cm in front of the lens. The only lens on the market that goes beyond 1x magnification while being usable for landscapes is the Laowa 60mm with 2x magnification. It is pretty cheap and might be what you are looking for: amzn.to/2hxC8n8
You can always take the 40mm lens out of the reverse mount and use it as intended ;)
Will try this on my a6300. Thanks for all the tips :)
Hi Micael and thanks for your wonderful video. I have now purchased all of the parts I need to build this but I am having one problem - how to fix my protective UV filter to the end of the setup? Do you know which adapter / step-up / step-down rings I need to fit the end of the Meike reverse adapter? I have checked on the Meike website but can't find the size that I need. Thanks!
Sorry I don’t remember that in my head. When the adapter arrives check the filter thread.
Perhaps the article by John Hallmen referred to in the video has the answer
It does thanks - one of his commenters said it was a 40.5mm UV filter so I will try that. Thank you for the reply and I am loving your work! Best wishes from Ireland.
Just in case anyone else is reading this and has the same question, the answer is “yes - it’s a 40.5mm UV filter” - it fits straight to the end of the adapter with no step-up rings required.
Thanks Micael. I'm in the process of building a similar flash rig, because my venus kx800 is broken (one flash head died on me). Is the flash rig in this video still the one you often use these days or would you know another great method? (I want two flash rigs ;) Your photos are cool, so I hope to get the same lighting as you did. Thanks for this video!
The lighting setup in this video is definitely the lighting setup that yields the most beautiful light of all the different setups I have tried to date. However, it is very clunky and not easy to manage, so nowadays I often just use an on-camera flash and a diffuser that I put over the lens (see this video to see how it looks: ua-cam.com/video/QUXzv1l9daE/v-deo.html )
I am currently working on a way to make a similar flash setup as in this video though, but more compact and lightweight. Will make a video on that when I get it right :)
Thanks a lot for sharing everything about your equipment..specially the flash apparatus?
Do you have any suggestion for nikon users? Is there a lens reversal ring for Nikon lens too?
Sorry, I don't own any Nikon gear so I do not know what similar parts to get for Nikon. But the principle should work the same.
Hi Micael,
I was wondering, lens is set to manual focusing, and you focus by changing the distance between object and camera.
But focus ring in lens is in position of minimal focusing distance, or maybe infinite distance, or maybe somewhere in between? Or, maybe position of focusing ring is not so important?
Hay Micael great videos about this subject. I wanted to know have you or any one else tried any other lenses like the 50mm STM 1.8 at all? I have that lenses and I don"t want to buy another, so how well do you think that the 50 will stack up against the 40 as far as magnification?
The best for magnification & ease is a reverse mounted 18-55
Mark Thompson so a kit lens should yield some fair results then? Would I still be able to change the focal length all the way from 18 up to 55mm or would it only be able to work at either 18 OR 55mm?
You are using an adapter that transfers the electric contacts too. So i asked myself is that necessary? Since the Meike MK-C-Up isnt available in germany and out of production could you just use a mechanical adapter?
Hello Micael. Thank you again for a very clear video. What magnification do you achieve with this set-up, I don't believe you mentioned it ?
I have a Canon L 100mm 1:1 macro lens. Could I achieve similar results simply by using extension tubes ? Thanks, Stuart
The magnification I got was around 2.5x. But it can easily be adjusted by adding or removing extension tubes. This is harder with a 100mm lens though, as you have to add 10cm of extension tubes to get to 2x.
@@MicaelWidell Thanks for the explanation. There's clearly some maths to understand between focal lengths, turning lenses round, adding extension tubes, extension tube effects on different focal lengths, and when turning a lens around, what happens to the focal length, i.e., 24mm inverted gives more or less magnification in relation to a 40mm, etc. It would be great if you would do some instructional videos on the maths.
I chose the 100mm to give me some more working room as shorter focal lengths have me almost touching the insects, which are therefore more likely to fly/jump off. I now have an EOS R with 30mp, so I can crop in to some extent. I do also have a Jintu 15mm f4 (it's a copy of the Laowa, a Chinese copy of a Chinese lens, ha 😂) and I am practically touching my subjects but the difference in perspective, throwing the background backwards, is great. Stuart
Excellent video
Woooow Nice, I just bought a 90mm tamron nikon, a cheap extension tube, thanks for that video.
Hi Micael, does the auto-focus on the reverse ring work at all? Or do you use aperture control to set the f-stop to anything other than the highest number (e.g. f22)? Love your photos!
Autofocus will not work, neither would you want to try using it for high magnification macro photography :) The adapter is for setting the aperture, which I mostly set between f/5.6 and f/11. f/22 would create more diffraction softness than I like.
@@MicaelWidell Thank you for the quick reply! That's good to know, I'll have to see if I can find a reverse ring with aperture control for Nikon (or an old lens with an aperture ring), as I'm currently keeping the aperture lever open with a bit of plastic and have no idea what f-stop I'm using!
Out of interest, can you actually see what's in focus when it's a very very tiny insect? Because I can tell when the insect is roughly in focus, but have no clue whether its eyes are in focus or not!
Michael Harris with a dslr it can be harder than with a mirrorless camera, but definitely possible. You develop a skill to see it over time. Also you will have to take lots of photos and lots of them will be out of focus but some will be good :)
@@MicaelWidell Thank you!!
Hi Micael, I wanted to know your opinion/experience with flash TTL (automatic metering) in macro vs manually setting the flash power. Do you use TTL and/or recommend it?
I personally prefer manual and always shoot in manual. Check my macro settings video.
Thanks very much Michael. A question -- do you use back button focus?
For macro photography I only use manual focus. With this rig you will not have autofocus, or even manual focus - the focus point will be fixed a few centimeters in front of the lens.
@@MicaelWidell Got it. After I thought about it, I could see that my question was kinda dumb. :>)
You take really good pictures Micael! Where do you find these bugs and different insects?
Thanks! I just walk around somewhere where there are a lot of flowers, like a garden. Or in a forest. The thing is, if you walk around normally and don't look for insects, you will not see most of them. But if you walk slowly, looking at the plants and flowers around you intently, you will notice that there are a lot of small bugs everywhere!
hey do you put the black velvet inside the lens or around? im confused how is it supposed to count if its got black velvet blocking it?
At the risk of being a pest, may I ask another question? What is the diameter (e.g., filter size) of the front-facing component of the reverse-mount adapter? I checked both the Mieke- and Amazon Web sites; didn't see that spec. I own a lot of step-up/step-down rings so I may have the part I need. Thanks again, Micael!
Hi! The Meike adapter has a filter thread size of 40.5mm. Rather unusual. So I have a step-up-ring from 40.5mm to 52mm, then a 52mm UV filter, and then a step-down ring to make a narrow opening at the end, which I have applied the white tape to.
Keep up the good work! Both the video and the photography are great, I even think you should have ended with an epic 10-15 sec outro with macro pics you took. Just a suggestion.
Thanks! :)
6:40 : "you should never extend beyond where the focus is".
so If I'm using a mpe-65mm, I should prepare various length and switch betwen them as I change the magnification?
On the other side of the spectrum, what do you think of Canon 24-70 with 0.7 Macro ability? Is 0.7 magnification on a walk around zoom attractive to you? These lenses are selling relatively cheap used.
super...i love it as there is no need for focus stacking
Its depth of field characteristics are no different to any other high magnification set up so I'm wondering why you think the need for focus stacking is eliminated?
Venus Optics now relased a new lens with 2,5x-5x magnification ratio for 400$, not as versatile as the MPE but first review say it's a pretty damn good lens.
but creating your own setup is more fun and learn alot if you right in to
Excellent, i needed these infos.
Super, thanks!
not sure if i'll get an answer.. would this be the way to go over getting a 100mm macro lens from canon?
love your vids.. wanting to get into macro photography myself these days.
This was the very first video I made, and I would not recommend this solution anymore. I would recommend you to get a Laowa lens these days. Check my lens guide to get a recommendation depending on your camera: lensguide.micaelwidell.com
Mycket bra upplägg och tips, hittade din kanal idag och vart tvungen att prenumerera direkt !
Är ny i fotovärlden och det finns så många aspekter som man totalt kan snöa in sig på, nästan som att gå i en godis affär och man vill provsmaka allt haha! =)
Mvh!
Tack :)
Hi, great video, I have a Nikon d7200 DX F Mount , will this set up work for my camera also what will the magnify 1:1 ? Thanks
I am researching to buy my first lens .. I have seen a few of you videos ..
I though there would be some mention at least of choosing a camera with high mega pixels and cropping .. but I have seen nothing
is this because it's not good practice ?
0:28 what did you do to your hand?
Same Question
Thank you Micael for this great video. If I use this flash setup, do you think I would be able to shoot freehand macro using a Laowa 100 mm+sony a6000? I find tge tripod very unconfortable when shooting macro, but it is necessary to get the focus... Do you think that using the flash it would be easier to shot freehands? Thank you very much!
Yes you can definitely shoot freehand with any camera and macro lens as long as you use a flash. I agree that tripods take all the fun out of macro photography. To get focus you just have to practice a little, it is not that hard.
Does the price of the camera make a great difference? So for example would a Canon EOS 4000D DSLR Camera Body be OK?
I have a Olympus epl-pm1 and dont want to buy a expensive metabones adapter i think i want to buy a 7artisans 50/55mm with micro tubes What do you think? and do know a mft lens that also works on your setup?
Mr. Widell, thank you for the video. I purchased everything on your list to work with my Canon DSLR, and everything save for the flash arrived today. During assembly, I discovered I didn't purchase a UV filter for the front. I suggest you also include a link to the filter and adapter in your list. I'm off to test my new macro setup. Thanks again.
Great idea! Didn't include them from the beginning because I was afraid people would find it too complicated. But I will add them to the list in the description. Hope the setup works well for you, would be nice if you reported back here in the comments :)
Micael Widell well, I definitely need to wait for the flash to arrive. Just not enough light. I already had a 52mm UV filter, so I ordered a step up adapter from Amazon.com, $5.00 USD. The description is, "Pixco 27-52mm Step-Up Metal Adapter Ring / 27mm Lens to 52mm Accessory." I had to watch your video again to see the adapter you used to find out the inner thread is 27mm. Thanks again.
Very good video, thank you so much. Can you please build a similar one for Nikon cameras?
Sorry I don’t think a corresponding reverse adapter exists.
真漂亮，快門1/40sec，是手持相機拍攝嗎？還是有用腳架？