Monday, 17 June 2019

troubleshooting - Why is my new reverse-macro mount adapter not working?


I recently purchased a reverse macro mount (62mm) for my 30mm 1.4 sigma. I ordered it online because the price was so cheap I wouldn't be too upset if it didn't work. Anyhow, this morning I screwed it onto the front of the lens and then connected the front into the body of the camera, reversing it. The F-stop is now reporting as F00 and the view is blurry and grainy, and cannot be altered by adjusting the focus ring on manual focus. The thing didn't come with a manual, and I've got no idea. Any help is appreciated.


I'm shooting with the Canon 7D, by the way, if that makes any difference.




Answer



The aperture can't be set by the camera - it doesn't think anything is connected to the camera. So that's why you're getting F00 I believe.


As far as the focus goes, you definitely lose infinity focus and you'll need to be EXTREMELY close to your subject. Try putting the lens within a few inches of your subject and it should start to come into focus.


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