Macro Macro Filter Project

BiggTexx · 06-24-2014, 01:29 PM

OK, so this may not be true macro-photography in the purest sense, but it was a quick and fun little project.

I recently came across a Tamron Adaptall-2 80-210mm that should have been retired long ago. Not wanting to trash it completely, the original owner handed it over for me to 'play' with. He swore up and down he didn't want it back, so I took the liberty of breaking it down to "see what I could see". For the quick and easy solution, I came up with a macro filter using the second interior element and an old UV filter ring.

Image 1 - SMC Pentax-DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Kit Lens

Image 2 - SMC Pentax-DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Kit Lens with homemeade macro filter

That poor little 50mm has been through some rough times...

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Giklab · 07-02-2014, 04:44 AM

I just did this with an element from an old Tokina 35-300, on a 18-135. While there is some vignetting, the IQ is surprisingly good.

BiggTexx · 07-02-2014, 05:26 AM

Would love to see some shots when you get a chance
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Giklab · 07-02-2014, 06:10 AM

Just a test shot:

I'll be trying to get some actual shots later. You can actually get really close with this, don't know yet what magnification though.

BiggTexx · 07-02-2014, 06:30 AM

I look forward to it!

06-24-2014, 01:29 PM	#1
BiggTexx Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston Photos: Albums Posts: 34	Macro Filter Project OK, so this may not be true macro-photography in the purest sense, but it was a quick and fun little project. I recently came across a Tamron Adaptall-2 80-210mm that should have been retired long ago. Not wanting to trash it completely, the original owner handed it over for me to 'play' with. He swore up and down he didn't want it back, so I took the liberty of breaking it down to "see what I could see". For the quick and easy solution, I came up with a macro filter using the second interior element and an old UV filter ring. Image 1 - SMC Pentax-DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Kit Lens Image 2 - SMC Pentax-DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL Kit Lens with homemeade macro filter That poor little 50mm has been through some rough times... Attached Images

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07-02-2014, 04:44 AM	#2
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	I just did this with an element from an old Tokina 35-300, on a 18-135. While there is some vignetting, the IQ is surprisingly good.

07-02-2014, 05:26 AM	#3
BiggTexx Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston Photos: Albums Posts: 34 Original Poster	Would love to see some shots when you get a chance 1

07-02-2014, 06:10 AM	#4
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Just a test shot: I'll be trying to get some actual shots later. You can actually get really close with this, don't know yet what magnification though.

07-02-2014, 06:30 AM	#5
BiggTexx Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Houston Photos: Albums Posts: 34 Original Poster	I look forward to it!

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