Brush Beetle side view, Heesch, Netherlands

Extra macro (5:1) photo of a pollen lovin' brush beetle.

For a full body shot, check out Paul's awesome photo:

comments (8)

DebRich

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I want to learn how to make these extreme macro shots. Posted 5 years ago, modified 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  What is your current setup, Deb? Do you already do macro? Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. DebRich
    
    Lion
    
    I try, however I don’t have the appropriate lens to get the extreme that you show. I have been experimenting with the camera I have which is a Nikon 5100 that has an 18 to 55 lens. Posted 5 years ago
  2. 1. Ferdy Christant
      
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      Ok. The 18-55mm will not have enough magnification for macro, so there's a few ways to do that:
      - Reversing particular lenzes
      - Using extension rings
      - Using something like a Raynox (add-on lens)
      - Buying a macro lens
      
      Many options, each with their own pros and cons, and budget needs. Posted 5 years ago

DebRich

Lion

Hi Ferdy, I ordered a reverse ring I should be getting this week and I'm excited to try it out. What are you using to get 4x magnification? Posted 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  I'm using this lens:
  Laowa Venus 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5x Ultra-Macro
  
  ...yet this is not a lens that is very usable in the field. I typically use it indoors combined with an automatic stack rail. This video gives a glimp of how it works:
  
  Posted 5 years ago