Reversed "G" Lens Tutorial for doing Macro Photography (HD)

This is a neat video tutorial on our most recent discovery: using a "G" lens (a lens that does not have a built-in aperture ring) as a reversed lens for doing macro (close-up) photography. Not to mention, this is far the cheapest option to do close-ups. Enjoy!

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Music: Thieves Like Us by New Order (looped)

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[Mod88Mod]

this is more than amazing Video :) thanks for the info but i have 1 question

When shooting outdoor at ants or bugs do you think adding an extension tubes will make difference or using this reverse kit the way it's will make no difference also about the focusing this means that i will move myself far or closer to focus on the Insects !? and about using and external Flash what's your suggestion on the F for the 35 F1.8 to use at ? thanks a lot ! :)

[Lilkiwiguy87]

We're not rocket scientists, so, we can't give you exact magnification ratio but the difference is obvious. Extension tubes will give you higher magnification than with a reversed lens, it depends on the extension tube and lens' focal lengths. There's a drawback: with extension tubes + reversed lens, you'll have to be incredibly close to your subject. Using extension tubes with a non-reversed lens will give you some space. We don't know what aperture to use because it's all guesswork.

[Mod88Mod]

@Lilkiwiguy87 thanks for your reply !

i have bought Br-2 not Br-2A and BR-6 + Ar-3 !

this will work out ?? or there is diff between br-2 and br-2A

[Lilkiwiguy87]

BR-2A is updated version of BR-2 that works on AF camera bodies. In reality, there's no major difference, so, you're set to go.

[thatdamngaijin]

This is so cool. I was thinking about buying a macro lens but way too expensive. I just ordered everything you mentioned above on Amazon (Japan) and it's going to cost me less than 60 bucks!

Thanks again and I hope you guys get bored with whatever you're doing now. It would be great to see some new videos.

[abcavijja123]

@Lilkiwiguy87 Thank you very very much for the info

Greatly appreciated!

[Lilkiwiguy87]

It's possible, however, you won't be able to control the lens' aperture with the BR-3 (no threaded hole to screw a cable release in). BR-6 is what you're looking for: ability to attach a 52mm glass filter *and* ability to screw a cable release in.

[abcavijja123]

@abcavijja123

Sorry about the multiple comments.

will fitting a BR-3 to the BR-4 enable me to fit a filter?

[Lilkiwiguy87]

They won't do any damage. Normally, the contacts are being pushed down when mounting.

[Lilkiwiguy87]

1: Please don't repost your comment 3 times, they require an approval.

2: Yes, the 35mm DX has a 52mm filter thread.

3: No. Only BR-6 has a female 52mm filter thread, not the BR-4. You could try putting a glass filter between the reversing adapter and the lens, however, the effects may or may not work properly.