Canon mount - Pentax M 50mm f2 - Reverse makro lens with extention tubes

Pentax M 50mm f2 - Reverse makro lens with extention tubes - Canon mount

This macro setup consists out of the following:

1. Pentax M 50mm f2 prime lens.

2. Reverse lens adapter.

3. Extention tubes - set of 3. (you can use these with any Canon lens, but note that auto focus will not be availible)

 The following pic is with a standard Canon 18-55IS lens at max magnification, for comparison.

Please look at the configurations below and the unbelievible magnifications.

 Config 1: Reverse lens with no extention tubes.

Config 2: Reverse lens with 1 extention tube

Config 3: Reverse lens with 2 extention tubes.

Config 4: Reverse lens with 3 extention tubes.

All of the above images are shot by myself using a Canon 450D, tripod, lens manualy set to f22, only sunlight and a tripod. These are straight from the camera with no additional sharpening and no cropping!!!!!!!!

For more info on reverse makro photography, just do a google search and follow any of the many links.

Happy bidding!!