I guess this goes in abstract..

[AntZ]

I saw this done on Flickr and had to give it a go. I found an old set of binoculars and removed a lens.
There were a few problems, first sticking a cheap lens in from of a $1000+ lens seems a little counter productive. It is, as you get reflections. Also I think this lens was the external element and has a few scratches and it is not photographic quality, so lack a little sharpness. You are also limited by the optics of the lens and the length of your arm unless you have an assistant. Trying to work out where to focus the camera and what the back ground will be is a little difficult. This widened the shot quite a bit, when I would have preferred to really focus on the subject. You can also mess around with changing the focal plane. There is heaps to play with. I thing a range of lenses would be necessary to really do what you want.


http://www.flickr.com/photos/mtb_ant...n/photostream/



http://www.flickr.com/photos/mtb_antz/3394486184/

[Greg_Nuspel]

Cool idea, it would be interesting if you could have a lens that the subject holds making them part of the process. I don't know if it would be possible.

[Iguanasan]

Neat! I like cool ideas like this. I may just give it a try.

[Barefoot]

That is cool. I have some where my daughter is holding a magnifying glass in front of just one of her eyes. It's a little weird, though.

[Marko]

Yup I'm on that bandwagon as well - very neat shots indeed.
Great play.

[Gem]

Great thinking, Antz! I'm going to have to try that out sometime

[AntZ]

Thanks All.

I definitely going to give this another try. I just had a look at the photo than inspired me with this and it looks more like a glass ball rather than a lens, which really give the effect of zooming in on the subject.