1 to 1 on the cheap.

[James Shadle]

Not long ago I posted an image of a Vario Optic, 90mm F1.0 that I modified to work on my Nikon bodies.
http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php/76245-What-s-wrong-with-me


I kinda went the other way on this one. It's a Kinotel 38mm F3.5 lens designed for 8mm cameras.
Here is an image of the set up. I used a body cap to mount the lens in.
I have about $30 in this setup(including body cap).

I will post an example image with a reproduction ratio of 1 to1.

[James Shadle]

Top View of Lens

[James Shadle]

This is an image taken using the Kinotel 38mm F3.5 lens on my D7000.
1 to 1 reproduction ratio.
1/200 @ F16(Minimum aperture)
Label from a beat up hard drive.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

That's impressive. Shows that you can spend minimal $ to get good results. :)