reverse ring for cannon nifty fifty?

[Christi V]

what exact ring do i need for this lens? I know it has to be a 52 but i would like to get one for more closer pics. does this mount on the camera or the lens? I have the cannon T1i?

[i speak in math]

correct me if I am wrong, here, but doesn't the f/1.8 lack an aperture ring? When reversing the lens, there will be no way for the lens to communicate with the camera. You will want to stop the lens down to more depth of field, especially when at macro levels. I regularly use f/16 and even with that I wish I could go higher. But without an aperture ring, how do you stop the lens down? Won't it be stuck wide open?

[Christi V]

i was refering to this? my 50mm lens is a 1.8?

its says it will fit the T1i cannon?

Amazon.com: Fotodiox 52mm Macro Reverse Mount Adapter for Canon EOS 1d, 1ds, Mark II, III, IV, 7D, 5D, 5D Mark II, 10D…

[i speak in math]

Originally Posted by Christi V

i was refering to this? my 50mm lens is a 1.8? its says it will fit the T1i cannon?

Are these questions? Yes, you were referring to this. I assume from your signature (although you have 1:1:8 listed, you meant 1:1.8) that you have the f/1.8 version. Yes, the link says it will fit the T1i.

Originally Posted by Christi V

Amazon.com: Fotodiox 52mm Macro Reverse Mount Adapter for Canon EOS 1d, 1ds, Mark II, III, IV, 7D, 5D, 5D Mark II, 10D…

If you read the first review listed on the page you linked to, all your questions should be answered.

[inkista]

Instead of a reverse mount ring, you could consider a reverse coupling ring, so that you can have aperture control on the lens that's mounted on the camera, and you're essentially just using the 50/1.8 as a high-quality diopter. The reverse coupling ring will connect the 50/1.8 face-to-face with another lens. Then, all you have to do is match the filter thread sizes, either with the coupling ring, or a combination of step-up ring and coupling ring.

[mrteacherdude]

It is possible to close the aperture on the lens, but some may consider it to be more trouble than it's worth. All one has to do is manually set the desired aperture while the lens is attached normally to the camera, then press the DOF preview button while simultaneously removing the lens. The lens can then be reversed and used with the smaller aperture. In order to change to a different aperture however, the lens must be turned back around and reattached to the body to reestablish communication with the camera.

[PWhite214]

For a reversed lens directly on your camera body, I think you should look for an older style manual lens that has a manual focus ring and apperture ring. The main thing is having direct, simple control of the apperture so you can set the depth of field. Pawn shops often have 50mm or so manual primes for $10 to $20.

The reverse ring mounts on the lens filter thread, then mounts on the camera. You do have to be careful with the exposed rear element, it could esily be scratched. Try to get a rear lens cap when you get the lens.

Phil