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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Dougmeister, post: 2093040, member: 56842&quot;]Like everyone else here, I want nice pictures of my coins. Like *most* of you, I look at pictures posted by some of the pro&#039;s here and drool.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m also starting to get interested in macro photography (for close-ups of the coins and other things), but am not ready to shell out $500+ for a decent lens.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve been reading up on &quot;reverse lens macro photography&quot;.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="http://digital-photography-school.com/reverse-mounting-your-prime-lenses-for-affordable-macro-photography/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://digital-photography-school.com/reverse-mounting-your-prime-lenses-for-affordable-macro-photography/" rel="nofollow">http://digital-photography-school.com/reverse-mounting-your-prime-lenses-for-affordable-macro-photography/</a></p><p><br /></p><p>That link talks about protecting the part of the lens that is normally protected by the camera with something called a &quot;bayonet-to-standard filter thread adapter.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><blockquote><p><font size="3"><i>&quot;Unfortunately, leaving the lens on in reverse can potentially let dust inside your lens. I highly recommend you use the lens protector cap that comes with your lens to protect it while not shooting. If you plan on using the lens in reverse often, you can buy a bayonet-to-standard filter thread adapter. This lets you screw on a UV type or other filter to keep nature’s elements away from your lens.&quot;</i></font></p></blockquote><p><br /></p><p>I can&#039;t find that online using the search term &quot;bayonet-to-standard filter thread adapter&quot;. </p><p><br /></p><p>1) Any ideas on where to find it?</p><p><br /></p><p>2) I called a local camera shop, and they said they&#039;ve had problems with the adapter getting stuck and ruining the threads on the lens. Any thoughts on that?</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;ve read that I can buy:</p><p><br /></p><p>a) reversing rings, or</p><p>b) an Extension Tube Set, or</p><p>c) one or more magnification lenses</p><p><br /></p><p><font size="2">(I bought this one: Neewer 58mm 0.45x Wide Angle Lens with Macro <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002W4RPD2/" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002W4RPD2/" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002W4RPD2/</a>, but they sell combo packs that come with multiple lenses that can be combined for more magnification power)</font></p><p><br /></p><p><b>What are the trade-offs? &quot;B&quot; seems to be the most expensive.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Which of the options will work best for coins, snowflakes, etc.?</b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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