What do I use for a Macro Lens. at DVinfo.net

Bryan Mitchell · February 2nd, 2006, 01:18 AM

I have a Canon XL1s with the default 16x servo lens. It does not appear to be able to focus very close to the lens, so I do not think it would be able to focus on the image projected onto ground glass from a 35mm lens, unless that image was a few feet away.

If I was to build one of these myself... What can I purchase or do so that I will be able to focus on the image, and use one of these?

Will something like http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search
work?

I think that I might just buy a Letus35, since it seems to have a built in achromat.

Andrew Todd · February 2nd, 2006, 09:50 AM

i just got a letus but my xl1s isnt supposed to arrive until tonite or tommorow morning.. ill let you know how i make out with it

Bryan Mitchell · February 2nd, 2006, 09:55 PM

How's it working out?

Andrew Todd · February 2nd, 2006, 10:44 PM

hasnt come today... ill let you know tommorow.. but im very impressed by the letus itself

Greg Boston · February 2nd, 2006, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan Mitchell

I have a Canon XL1s with the default 16x servo lens. It does not appear to be able to focus very close to the lens, so I do not think it would be able to focus on the image projected onto ground glass from a 35mm lens, unless that image was a few feet away.

If I was to build one of these myself... What can I purchase or do so that I will be able to focus on the image, and use one of these?

Will something like http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search
work?

I think that I might just buy a Letus35, since it seems to have a built in achromat.

The 16x servo will macro focus. Put the lens full wide and remove the lens hood. Rotate focus ring until object comes into focus. I have done this with both the 16x and the 20x auto lenses.

-gb-

Bryan Mitchell · February 3rd, 2006, 12:18 AM

If I go full wide, how am I suppose to fill the frame with the ground glass projection from the 35mm lens?

Bryan Mitchell · February 6th, 2006, 12:21 PM

How did you make out?

Andrew Todd · February 7th, 2006, 06:18 PM

just dealing with an unexpected $573.75 owing in cross border taxes.. i will be paying tommorow and recieving it,, sorry for the delay.. even sorrier for my bank account :(

Andrew Todd · February 9th, 2006, 01:42 PM

bryan.. got the camera yesterday and the step down ring i had to order off ebay arrived today so i only had about an hour before work to try it out with the letus. Thje letus has a macro on it already and i dont have any focusing probs. the image is amazing in my opinion from the tests i conducted today. definately worth youe money to buy one.. i am very impressed. emasil me if you need any more info.. i will be playing around with it tonite and tommorow morning some more

February 2nd, 2006, 01:18 AM	#1
Bryan Mitchell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 316	What do I use for a Macro Lens. I have a Canon XL1s with the default 16x servo lens. It does not appear to be able to focus very close to the lens, so I do not think it would be able to focus on the image projected onto ground glass from a 35mm lens, unless that image was a few feet away. If I was to build one of these myself... What can I purchase or do so that I will be able to focus on the image, and use one of these? Will something like http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search work? I think that I might just buy a Letus35, since it seems to have a built in achromat. Last edited by Bryan Mitchell; February 2nd, 2006 at 03:51 AM.

February 2nd, 2006, 09:50 AM	#2
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	i just got a letus but my xl1s isnt supposed to arrive until tonite or tommorow morning.. ill let you know how i make out with it __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

February 2nd, 2006, 10:44 PM	#4
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	hasnt come today... ill let you know tommorow.. but im very impressed by the letus itself __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

February 7th, 2006, 06:18 PM	#8
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	just dealing with an unexpected $573.75 owing in cross border taxes.. i will be paying tommorow and recieving it,, sorry for the delay.. even sorrier for my bank account :( __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

February 9th, 2006, 01:42 PM	#9
Andrew Todd Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Saint John, CANADA Posts: 633	bryan.. got the camera yesterday and the step down ring i had to order off ebay arrived today so i only had about an hour before work to try it out with the letus. Thje letus has a macro on it already and i dont have any focusing probs. the image is amazing in my opinion from the tests i conducted today. definately worth youe money to buy one.. i am very impressed. emasil me if you need any more info.. i will be playing around with it tonite and tommorow morning some more __________________ video : xl2 / letus35xl / bogen 503 photo- canon 1dmkII - bronica etrsi

February 2nd, 2006, 09:55 PM	#3
Bryan Mitchell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 316	How's it working out?

February 3rd, 2006, 12:18 AM	#6
Bryan Mitchell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 316	If I go full wide, how am I suppose to fill the frame with the ground glass projection from the 35mm lens?

February 6th, 2006, 12:21 PM	#7
Bryan Mitchell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 316	How did you make out?