tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post1973024767359281815..comments2024-03-28T07:35:03.350+00:00Comments on Micro 4/3rds Photography: Reverser ring for macroFredrik Gløcknerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07523430148487818493noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-22164350278605215722012-03-06T09:44:44.091+00:002012-03-06T09:44:44.091+00:00Yes, you are certainly quite right. In the revers...Yes, you are certainly quite right. In the reversed position, the zoom ring can be used to change the magnification rate (and framing), which is a bit like focus. But in practical use, I suppose that you must move the camera back and forth to get the focus you need. That is the workflow with the Canon 65mm MP-E as well, as I understand.Fredrik Gløcknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523430148487818493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-47443089922411591082012-03-05T18:02:23.799+00:002012-03-05T18:02:23.799+00:00You refer to using the zoom ring for focussing. It...You refer to using the zoom ring for focussing. It is normal macro practise to set up the magnification - and then to focus by moving the camera (or the subject) in-and-out. That way you aren't changing the magnification AND the focus at the same time. (That way lies madness!!)<br /><br />Hope it helps...<br /><br />MikeMike Davishttp://www.trustsof.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-88069169690068223312012-02-28T06:32:52.705+00:002012-02-28T06:32:52.705+00:00Yes, when using the adapter, Four Thirds lenses ha...Yes, when using the adapter, Four Thirds lenses have electronic aperture control.<br /><br /><a href="http://m43photo.blogspot.com/2010/03/four-thirds-lens-compatability.html" rel="nofollow">Some of the very oldest Four Thirds lenses cannot autofocus well on Micro Four Thirds cameras.</a><br /><br />The Olympus 35mm f/3.5 will autofocus on Micro Four Thirds camera, except for the Panasonic GF1, Fredrik Gløcknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523430148487818493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-23699384431934677022012-02-27T21:27:12.896+00:002012-02-27T21:27:12.896+00:00Oh, so the 4/3 lenses still do AF and aperture con...Oh, so the 4/3 lenses still do AF and aperture control through the adapter? I didn't know that! I had looked at the 4/3 lens mainly because it seems like they were in the same category as all the other lens mounts I could look at.<br /><br />I will look into this, thanks!Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14885045065131562244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-38268201805447288132012-02-27T18:54:30.886+00:002012-02-27T18:54:30.886+00:00Well, you could buy the Olympus Four Thirds 35mm f...Well, you could buy the Olympus Four Thirds 35mm f/3.5 1:1 macro lens. You'll also need a Four Thirds to Micro Four Thirds adapter. This is a cheap and good lens. It will even autofocus on Micro Four Thirds cameras, albeit slowly. It gives automatic aperture control.Fredrik Gløcknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523430148487818493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-813055710667942720.post-35742485197258853812012-02-27T17:42:52.014+00:002012-02-27T17:42:52.014+00:00I have a macro extension ring that I've been l...I have a macro extension ring that I've been learning with. I had the working-distance issue previously, but when I bought the 100-300mm lens (for non-macro purposes, originally :)) and put that on the ring, I had lots of room to work with.<br /><br />Now I've run into the issue with the lack of aperture control. I'm wondering if you have any recommendations for adapter/lens Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14885045065131562244noreply@blogger.com