This dry, minimalistic kind of presentation is, imho, one of the higher and better uses of YT. The presenter explains beginner / novice concepts with the economy that only a master possesses. He knows what _you_ need to know and doesn't waste time on filler or stylistic razzle dazzle. Bravo!
As someone who suffered through the frustrations and horrors of film photography for many years before the advent of digital stuff (guys, you don't know how lucky you are!😁), I find it especially pleasing that these 'obsolete' lenses have found a new role in modern macro photography. One other thing worth mentioning is that these lenses work brilliantly when reversed with either bellows or extension tubes. With a little ingenuity and patience (and some £3 adaptor rings from eBay) it's possible to create an extremely powerful 1.5x, 2x or even 3x macro setup for under £50. Amazing! Of course, a dedicated macro lens will give you far greater flexibility - especially in terms of working distance if you're stalking little creepy dudes out in the field - but I can't afford such nice things. Although I'm a complete novice at macro photography, I've got some very pleasing results with reversed enlarger lenses. I'm currently experimenting with image stacking. This is a great hobby! 🐜
Frankly, I'm quite surprised that you never made mention of the use of lens reversing rings/adapters! In order to preserve the distance relationships that enlarging lenses were designed for the distance from the lens to the subject should be less than the distance from the lens to the sensor. That will also increase the magnification for a given focal length and extension. This is an important point and shouldn't have been omitted.
I've been busy using enlarger lenses to photograph for a major book that will be out in late 2015: Mineralogy of Franklin and Ogdensburg, New Jersey. A Photographic Celebration. It's kept me from doing more videos including how to use the lenses, BUT by September I should be free of the duty to photograph for the book and photograph more detailed explanations and uses of lenses relating to ultra-closup work.
Thank you for a great video with Fantastic advice.I have just subscribed as I love the calm and methodical way you get your info over.I purchased a 50mm Nikon Nikkor enlarger lens and an m39 lens adaptor earlier and thought Great I have both.Hmmn didn't fit you just mentioned the thread diameter any idea whether it is the 32.5 mm rare size? Thanks again yours a learning amateur.
Surprisingly the presenter didn't address the optical fact that due to the physics of how enlarging lenses are designed the lens should be reversed and mounted backwards so that the front of the lens is towards the camera and the rear of the lens faces the subject. This orientation will preserve the same distance relationships that were designed into the lenses by their manufacturer. To my way of thinking failing to mention this optical fact and the physics behind it was a major oversight on the part of the presenter.
Thank you very much. I hope next time you have a scripts or notes before you recording. You don't have to include and repeats so many unrelated knowledge. Still, thank you sir, god bless you!
This dry, minimalistic kind of presentation is, imho, one of the higher and better uses of YT. The presenter explains beginner / novice concepts with the economy that only a master possesses. He knows what _you_ need to know and doesn't waste time on filler or stylistic razzle dazzle. Bravo!
As someone who suffered through the frustrations and horrors of film photography for many years before the advent of digital stuff (guys, you don't know how lucky you are!😁), I find it especially pleasing that these 'obsolete' lenses have found a new role in modern macro photography.
One other thing worth mentioning is that these lenses work brilliantly when reversed with either bellows or extension tubes. With a little ingenuity and patience (and some £3 adaptor rings from eBay) it's possible to create an extremely powerful 1.5x, 2x or even 3x macro setup for under £50. Amazing!
Of course, a dedicated macro lens will give you far greater flexibility - especially in terms of working distance if you're stalking little creepy dudes out in the field - but I can't afford such nice things.
Although I'm a complete novice at macro photography, I've got some very pleasing results with reversed enlarger lenses. I'm currently experimenting with image stacking.
This is a great hobby! 🐜
Frankly, I'm quite surprised that you never made mention of the use of lens reversing rings/adapters! In order to preserve the distance relationships that enlarging lenses were designed for the distance from the lens to the subject should be less than the distance from the lens to the sensor. That will also increase the magnification for a given focal length and extension. This is an important point and shouldn't have been omitted.
I've been busy using enlarger lenses to photograph for a major book that will be out in late 2015: Mineralogy of Franklin and Ogdensburg, New Jersey. A Photographic Celebration. It's kept me from doing more videos including how to use the lenses, BUT by September I should be free of the duty to photograph for the book and photograph more detailed explanations and uses of lenses relating to ultra-closup work.
Hello, RabbitWarrenPro.
Do you have any feedback or info for a FUJINON 50mm f/2.8EX?
Thank you for a great video with Fantastic advice.I have just subscribed as I love the calm and methodical way you get your info over.I purchased a 50mm Nikon Nikkor enlarger lens and an m39 lens adaptor earlier and thought Great I have both.Hmmn didn't fit you just mentioned the thread diameter any idea whether it is the 32.5 mm rare size? Thanks again yours a learning amateur.
Thank you very much
What is the difference between shooting with the inlarger lenses and the micro scoping lenses ?
Hi, I have the Schneider-Kreuznach 105mm f/4.5 Componar enlarger lens. Does it have the 32.5mm thread? or the more common M39 thread?
I don't want to use them for macro I want to use them for landscapes and maybe some portraits so how's that going to work out more extension tubes
Very very good series of tutorials. Thank you for this.
Surprisingly the presenter didn't address the optical fact that due to the physics of how enlarging lenses are designed the lens should be reversed and mounted backwards so that the front of the lens is towards the camera and the rear of the lens faces the subject. This orientation will preserve the same distance relationships that were designed into the lenses by their manufacturer.
To my way of thinking failing to mention this optical fact and the physics behind it was a major oversight on the part of the presenter.
How can I do this with a Sony a6000
I have not used any Fujinon lenses.
use them reserved for the win!
Not all enlarging lenses work well reversed.
ElMetaldeAleman Many enlarger lenses are symmetrical focus.
Cant waite for my m39 adapter :)
I have 35mm, 50mm and 135mm
what about non marco photo?
Thank you very much. I hope next time you have a scripts or notes before you recording. You don't have to include and repeats so many unrelated knowledge. Still, thank you sir, god bless you!
Part three coming soon
You are making it very difficult to find used enlarged lenses.
It is not Schneider Kreuznach.
It is Schneider.
Do you drive a Ford Detroit ?
Just a Ford.
I like the video but the title makes it seem you are going to show how to use them and not that you can. You are just showing lenses and adapters.
thanks a lot
some samples would be great :D
Had to dislike this, it pure adapter talk! Over and over and over and over again. Waste of time!