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Canon FD 50mm 1.4 - how to convert into macro?
  • diptwodiptwo

    Just recently I started collecting equipment, skill and knowledge about my newly purchased GH2. Im very new to pic/video world and would highly appreciate any help, recommendations, and advice. I dont have the terms and definitions covered so please correct me in anything that im doing wrong. Yesterday I bought a Canon FD 50mm 1.4 lens ( the crop factor made it even more confusing but im not going to go into it since this thread is about the lens and macro) and i was wondering if there is a way (Ive came across tubes) to make this a macro lens. Ive read a bunch of posts and threads all over the web and it im still not certain about how to approach my next purchase so i thought ill turn to the professionals for help.

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  • manakiinmanakiin

    You could turn it the other way around (front of the lens gets mounted and you shoot with the rear).

  • Vitaliy_KiselevVitaliy_Kiselev

    First, you must understand why you need macro.

    Next, best way is to purchase dedicated macro lens if macro is really your constant requirement.

    If not, I suggest to use additional macro lenses from reputable manufacturer.

  • MRfannyMRfanny

    reverse lens adapter or some tubes.

    But i recommend saving your dollars and buying a dedicated macro lens, tamron or tokina maybe

  • balazerbalazer

    A reverse lens adapter ring will be the least expensive way for you to get started with macro photography. Search eBay. You mount the Canon lens backwards in front of your Lumix lens.

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