Reversing a lens and mounting it to the front of another lens is a way of getting macro ability. It is the same as using a close-up ring. However, close-up rings are usually from third party accessory makers rather than lens makers, so they are not usually the best quality glass. By using an actual […]
We got out the Nikon PB-6 Bellows to play with. Last year I assembled the necessary parts and pieces; I have rarely used it. One reason for my One Picture a Day project is to encourage me to spend time with all the gadgets I have accumulated. These tools are capable of so much, but […]
EL-Nikkor lenses are great values for cost-conscious photographers. They are excellent quality, but also very inexpensive and widely available on eBay. With the advent of digital photography and photoshop, darkrooms are being liquidated. EL-Nikkor are especially useful for macro photography as an alternative to a dedicated macro lens, though you’ll need bellows or a focusing […]