Super 16 Macro Photography

[Tim Nuttall]

Hi all,

 

I'm looking to do some close-up work on the human eye (similar to the images in Sunshine) and I'm wondering what my best options are in terms of macro lenses. Is an extender a good option? The format will be super16.

 

Thanks, Tim

[Mitch Gross]

I would look into 35mm format macros, as I don't think anyone ever bothered to make them just for S-16. Depending on what you want to frame, a 100mm macro should do nicely.

[Saul Rodgar]

I have an m42 /pentax universal screw-on mount 35mm slide copier that rocks! The sharpest looking macros short of using a microscope! With a super fast (f1.2) single Pentax 50mm lens I can have beautifully selective focus AND zoom in and out to achieve the right macro without moving the camera/ tripod. I use it direrctly on a K3 or on an ACL with a specially made adaptor- Les Bosher makes them. I am sure you can find fairly cheap slide copiers in a variety of different mounts (and/ or adaptors) on ebay or your local photo equipment shop- if those still exist- depending on what camera you are using. It may be a little expensive for a one time deal, though. It depends what lens mount is on your camera, really. I would start from there . . .

[Tim Nuttall]

Thanks for the info!