I got inspired by the other thread on reversing the lens for macro shots so I bought a tamron lens for $20 (which by the way had a cpl filter on it)
I have taken the mount off and I've stuck a Skylight filter on it. I'm using an old minolta 50mm 1.4 lens. I haven't stuck the mount permanently yet, I was wondering if anyone can give me any ideas that would improve this setup, ie. would a zoom lens be better? or is it better to have the f1.4 to make it easier to focus etc.
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Phillip,
So, an el-cheapo lens, plus a reversed skylight filter? Araldited together, I presume? Sounds very interesting. I would remove the glass from the filter; within this context it serves no purpose. And make sure that it's light-tight - that there's no leakage around any screw-holes, the connection between the filter and the mount, etc. g.
Gary Stark Nikon, Canon, Bronica .... stuff The people who want English to be the official language of the United States are uncomfortable with their leaders being fluent in it - US Pres. Bartlet
From what I understood he's removed the mount off the cheapo Tamron and is going to araldyte a reversed UV filter or some filter with fairly clear glass. Then use this to screw in lenses.
Hi Gary
Actually at the moment they're only held together by tape. Here is my first test shot with it 
camera sitting on top of the desk, f16 about 6sec. Not very sharp but I'm sure that's operator error. Should get better when on a tripod using remote trigger etc. Last edited by phillipb on Mon Nov 29, 2004 4:57 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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Phillip **Nikon D7000**
wow... keep us posted on how it goes... nice...
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Phillipb, I'm not sure if I remember correctly but I thought that post said that using smaller focal lengths ie. the 28, 35, 55 was better for reversal then a lense with higher focal lengths.
Phillip,
Great stuff. g.
Gary Stark Nikon, Canon, Bronica .... stuff The people who want English to be the official language of the United States are uncomfortable with their leaders being fluent in it - US Pres. Bartlet
God Dame Mate
That’s one hell of a set up But as the saying goes if it works you gives what it looks like 
Cheers Ray  >> All of us could take a lesson from the weather. It pays no attention to criticism<<
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