On Fri, 17 Jul 1998 Steven_Read@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> So, first admitting that I could probably get there through trial and
> error:
>
> Good reference book?
John Shaw's books on Macro photography
> How does one use a reversing ring? And what for?
To reverse-mount a lens. You screw the threaded end into the lens like a
filter and then mount the bayonet-ed end to the body. You will find that
(within a very narrow range) you can focus at a much closer focusing
distance.
> What lens(es) does one use with it?
Around 28mm works well.
> Are the extension tubes redundant if you have the full assortment of macro
> lenses?
No, because they allow you to get even closer, higher magnification.
Plus they work with non-macro lenses to obtain higher mag. also.
> Are extension tubes only useful with long lenses? Could you use one with a
> reflex lens (500/8)?
I've used ext tubes with 400mm lenses, but never with reflex lenses.
> Should I still be on the lookout for an Auto-bellows?
That's up to you, depends on your needs or hardware lust. I find the
OM bellows to be rather big/clunky.
> And lastly shouldn't some of the answers to this end up in the FAQ
Ask Lee.
*= Doris Fang =*
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