Don't know how well these will come across as they've already been reduced for the phone.
These are two recent examples of using a cheap ($5) reverse lens adapter to turn a crappy kit lens into a macro lens.
I take many photos at different fixed distances and then do a focus merge. The beetle was a panorama of two such sections, the cicada was done in 8 (4x2) requiring about 100 images. All processing was in affinity photo.
beautiful shots Gary!
What camera and which lens were you using?
I have a reverse adapter for my Nikon 80-200 f2.8 ED but can't remember if I've even tried it reversed. I also have bellows but not much good for live critters.
I'd really like a dedicated macro lens one day when I find one cheap enough.
Now I want to look for some beetles when it's not raining. Or a slug in the back room........
Thanks Leo. I should point out these were dead (just found on ground).
My camera is an Olympus MFT bought second hand and just the zoom lens. I also use a set of cheap tube extensions. I did photograph a ruler so I could work out the magnification but can't find the photo.
I originally got affinity photo for astrophotography but it has really good focus merge. I forgot I actually used MS ICE for the stitching together.
i LOVE MS Ice!
My best dragon fly images were done using a critter which came of a car headlamps wire protective screen, dead bugs are easier to image if not damaged.
