first attempt to go reverse lens macro: i undestand focusing only by moving the camera, however I wonder how to improve it with the lenses manual focus rings: should I set them both to closest focus, infinity, or one/another?I used the 18-70 at 35mm kit on front of my 50/1.7, extreme vignetting ensued.EXIF data available. Clickhereto show/hide.Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeSONYCamera ModelDSLR-A300Camera SoftwareAdobe Photoshop CS3 WindowsMaximum Lens Aperturef/1.7Focal Length (35mm Equiv)75 mmImage-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution72 dpiVertical Resolution72 dpiImage Created2008:09:15 22:07:17Exposure Time1/200 secF-Numberf/5.0Exposure ProgramAperture PriorityISO Speed Rating800Brightness4.2 EVExposure Bias0 EVMetering ModeCenter Weighted AverageLight SourceDaylightFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length50.00 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1200Image Height803RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoWhite BalanceManualScene Capture TypeStandardContrastHardSaturationHighSharpnessHard
what is reverse lens macro?
Find a way to close down your aperture. It'll give you a little more DoF
>>254912It's a macro shot achieved by reversing your lens.