Reversing ring for macro?

[avshockey311]

I have been looking at trying this with my 28-90 lens. Does it really work? Does anyone know where to get them here in the states. I have been searching e-bay and it looks like they all come from China.

 

[Blazer88]

Why not buy from China then? Most of the stuff comes from there anyways, lol. I've bought plenty of stuff from HK and have never had any problems.

 

[avshockey311]

Nothing really against ordering things from there. I just hate waiting for the long shipping times. Have you tried this? Or would it just be a waste of time on that lens?

 

[Blazer88]

Which 28-90 lens are you talking about? I'm not much into reverse rings for macro work but I know a ton of people reverse a 50mm F/1.8. I've never done it personally as I think the working distance is very narrow.

 

[louist]

Reversed mounting ring certainly wouldn't be my choice when it comes to aquarium photography. It provides great magnification (for it's price) but very very poor working distance.

The 28-90 should work fine with it. The zoom will give you a range of magnification with the ring.

You can get them off Ebay for cheap and if you ship by express, you should get it in a few days. I purchase on Ebay frequently and those are often big ticket items. I am careful, but I never had an issue.

 

[avshockey311]

Blazer it is actually the 28-90 kit lens off of my old rebel 35mm. Which I have to say takes pretty good pics on my new XTi