More test shots - some with one extension tube (27.5mm) and some with two (55mm). While I love getting close, I'm thinking the two extension tubes pus the Nikkor 50mm Reversed is just a bit too close for most subjects - at least insects larger than 5mm.
Hoverfly Nikon D7000 ISO 200 f/11 1/200 sec. sec. Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 reversed with BR-2 Reversing Ring plus two PK-3 27mm extension tubes, off-camera flash with modified soft box.
Ogre Robber Fly Nikon D7000 ISO 200 f/11 1/125 sec. sec. Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 reversed with BR-2 Reversing Ring plus two PK-3 27mm extension tubes, off-camera flash with modified soft box.
Leafhopper Nikon D7000 ISO 200 f/11 1/200 sec. sec. Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 reversed with BR-2 Reversing Ring plus PK-3 27.5mm extension tubes, off-camera flash with modified soft box.
Dolichopodid Fly Nikon D7000 ISO 200 f/11 1/200 sec. sec. Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 reversed with BR-2 Reversing Ring plus PK-3 27.5mm extension tubes, off-camera flash with modified soft box.
