Adorama Lens Reversing Ring, Canon Lenses, 58mm Thread
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Adorama Lens Reversing Ring for Canon EOS Auto Focus Lenses with a 58mm Filter Thread.

SKU: MCRRCA58

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Shopper : Has anyone ever experimented with a reversing ring and step-up/down adapters to try macro with more than one lens?GARY S : I purchased this ring because it was recommended by a friend who does a lot of macro photography. I have seen some of the photos she took using this ring and they are incredible. I have not had the opportunity to use it myself so I can't comment on it from personal experience. But, seeing the results that she got, I have no doubt that it will produce excellent results.LLOYD M : I haven't tried it with more than one lens. It is difficult enough with just the reverser alone. The depth of field is VERY very shallow, and you have to get quite close. Much of the focus has to be with physically moving the camera closer/further as opposed to using the rings.MAYO G : Actually, I have tried it with 18-105mm and 18-55mm. The best result is coming from the 18-55mm lens. To use longer lens is quiet hard since it may damage the lens since when you use it, you reverse the lens exposing the lens of the camera itself and it is a manual focus.RITA S : really haven't used it much; been in chemo and to tired to play with itMARCIA S P : I don't see why it wouldn't work. My only concern would be the weight of the lens. The lens is held by only a few threads and if it is too heavy it could fall be damaged.FRED G : The reversing ring is great for super close up shots.I use it for to shoot the stata of flowers like the orchid.You might want invest in a tripod and focusing stage.You will love it.TIMOTHY Z : Short Answer: No I have not tried this. Long answer: this bigest issue I''ve had with using the reversing ring is a loss of depth of field. This is not unexpected, just difficult. Adding anothe lense into the optical chain will make this even more difficult. The added optical chain also has lighting issues because the lense has to be that much closer to the object. I'm thinking that it might be cheaper and easier to use a microscope and related camera adapters. cheers, Tim ZTOM G : I have the 58mm reversing ring and have taken some highly magnified pics with it. It does work as advertisedKATE W : The product was great. The technique takes care and attention. Of course, with macro it's always recommended to use a tripod but for this method it's extra important since you loose auto-focus capability. You also need to get used to how to properly adjust. But my results were great.JOSEPH P : If you mean more than 1 lens at the same, i dont think thats possible. Ive used it on the tamrom 18-200 and its really cool, very shallow DOF. This product is a great inexpensive way to experiment with macro. JP
Darla K : I lost the lens ring for my cannon power shot S51S is this the part I need?BECKY C : No, Darla. This is a reversing ring for a DSLR camera. It allows you to turn your lens around backwards and attach it to your DSLR.RICHARD B : This is for putting the lens on backwards to use for macro photographyVLADISLAV P : This reversing ring is for dslr camera for reversing ef lenses so they could be used as macro lens,I believe it's wrong part for you.do you need like threaded hood or macro or wide lens screw- in?is your treAd is 58?feel free to ask questions about it,also you could check my eBay listings I will also post some wide,macro lenses for screw-in.In few days I' ll have them listed -vpot5340.thanksTOM G : Darla, This is not the ring you want. This "ring" enables you to put a Canon "EF(S)" lense on a Canon "EOS DSLR" backwards (Reversed). It screws into the end of a lense like a filter but the other side screws into the camera body. By reversing the lens, you can take very close-up shots of small objects. I would guess that the mounting hole in a S51S is much smaller than that of a EOS DSLR but I am not familiar with your camera. Good Luck, TomJOSEPH P : This adapter threads into a 58mm lens and connects it to any Canon EOS body allowing the user to shoot through the lens in reverse. It is used for macro photography.
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?BECKY C : Fun addition to my gear. Recommended in a book by Bryan Peterson.TOM G : This ring allows me to reverse mount my 55-250mm kit lense and take very close shots of very small things. You need a tripod and focusing is a little tough but not impossible but the price is very right for occassional close up photos.JOSEPH P : Great cheap way to do extreme macro photography.FRANCISCO T : If you want to go macro, and dont have the budget to buy a lense. This will help.

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2016-08-31T12:07:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Works well and a reasonable alternative to costly equipment

Works well and a reasonable alternative to costly equipment.

JACK B.

2016-04-12T08:45:22

Rated 4 out of 5

reversing ring

neat little gadget to have in the bag ... lot's of fun w/day-day items for close-up studies ... you lose the auto- lens controls, but it's fun to experiment w/old school skills ...

TOM W.

2013-05-06T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works just as advertised

This is a very straightforward item. Attach to the front of the lens and mount to camera. It works. I've been making more use of my Canon EF-S 18-55m than I ever have with this adapter. I highly recommend giving this a shot.

RICARDO C.

2012-06-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great way to get started with macro!

This reversing ring is what got me started doing macro. Be careful, It's addicting!

juddhaiss

2011-12-18T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works as Expected

This product performed exactly as expected, and has provided the ability to convert a standard kit lens into a macro lens for minimal cost. As a cautionary note - it does require some skill to use the reversed lens set-up and it is obviously not as good as a dedicated macro lens

PETER G.

2011-10-09T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great entry level macro tool.

The camera side of the adapter fits my body and extension tubes well. The lens side fits all my lenses, but it could benefit from having one more thread. The lack of aperture control is not a big drawback since the depth of field is incredible shallow for any macro photography method aside from a dedicated $$$$ lens. I should have gotten a macro focusing rail at the same time.

James S.

2010-05-09T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent inexpensive accessory

Additional lighting is required when using Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS lens reversed and set at ca. 30-18mm due to the lens's relatively small (f3.5-5.6) aperture. When using a fixed focal length (prime) lens of large aperture (f1.2-1.4) composition and focus may be achieved with the lens wide open then stopped down for more depth of field. Use of a sturdy tripod is helpful. The adapter works perfectly. Smooth and snug fit.

Tom A.

2010-04-11T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works as expected

Extreme insect macros

PETER G.

2010-01-09T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

58mm Reversing Ring

Threads well with the kit 18-55mm lens allowing a cheap alternative to a macro lens. Very limited depth of field because the backwards lens will not "talk" to the camera (thus the camera defaults to a wide open aperture).

AaronH

About Adorama Lens Reversing Ring, Canon Lenses, 58mm Thread

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Excellent inexpensive accessory

By Tom A.

Additional lighting is required when using Canon EF-S 18-55mm IS lens reversed and set at ca. 30-18mm due to the lens's relatively small (f3.5-5.6) aperture. When using a fixed focal length (prime) lens of large aperture (f1.2-1.4) composition and focus may be achieved with the lens wide open then stopped down for more depth of field. Use of a sturdy tripod is helpful. The adapter works perfectly. Smooth and snug fit.

Works well and a reasonable alternative to costly equipment

By JACK B.

Works well and a reasonable alternative to costly equipment.

Reverse Rings are threaded on one side to fit the filter thread of your lens. The other side has a mount like your camera lens.

Screw the adapter into your lens' filter thread, turn the lens around and bayonet it into the camera body. This greatly increases the macro reproduction range capabilities.
Although the lens will fit physically, automatic diaphragm, auto-focusing will not operate

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