Raynox DCR-250 Macro Conversion Lens

**blue33** · 25th Jun 2008, 11:50

Originally Posted by ongtw

sounds very interesting... i'm planning to get my first DSLR in hong kong end of october. which lens can i fit this on? i'm still deciding which brand and model to buy.

Why you want to get your DSLR in Hong Kong since you can get pretty good price in Singapore? Canon is famous for speed like sports, Nikon is good for still life, like portrait and insects or scenery! Go for the best if you have $. Or go for mid range and invest in good Lens.

There's a famous fashion photographer in France using only P&S for his modeling photo shooting project, forgotten his name.

I believe in good photographing skill. For example some can took blue sky some cannot, is simple if you know how.

**zenscape** · 25th Jun 2008, 11:52

If there is a MO, let me queue first

1. zenscape

**ongtw** · 25th Jun 2008, 12:37

blue,

i checked the prices in hong kong. actually the prices are much cheaper in hong kong as compared to singapore. you got yours in singapore too?

**blue33** · 25th Jun 2008, 13:15

Originally Posted by ongtw

blue,

i checked the prices in hong kong. actually the prices are much cheaper in hong kong as compared to singapore. you got yours in singapore too?

When you purchase photographing equipment in Hong Kong, you got to be very careful unless you know the people there! I bought stuff from friends in MS Color, better rate.

**blue33** · 25th Jun 2008, 13:32

Hi guys! If you looking for Canon, you can visit this website for prices in Singapore. It will save you alot of time.

http://www.robertphotoblog.com/canon-prices-singapore/

**solonavi** · 25th Jun 2008, 14:01

I do not think it will work on a macro lens.

JC

**trident** · 25th Jun 2008, 14:03

blue33,
Thanks for the link, a very comprehensive price list

**mobile2007** · 25th Jun 2008, 14:13

Ong,

It might be better to buy in singapore. The camera body might not have international warranty , also the price difference might not be that much.

For mscolor, usually people would advice you get a Equote from their website before you walk in. Think it is cheaper.

For price, check out these threads:

canon - http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=39
nikon - http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=292045

Also, can checkout clubsnap buy & sell section.

**blue33** · 25th Jun 2008, 14:55

Originally Posted by mobile2007

Ong,

It might be better to buy in singapore. The camera body might not have international warranty , also the price difference might not be that much.

For mscolor, usually people would advice you get a Equote from their website before you walk in. Think it is cheaper.

For price, check out these threads:

canon - http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=39
nikon - http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=292045

Also, can checkout clubsnap buy & sell section.

I agreed that warranty is the most important part, anything wrong you wouldnt want to fly back rather here, unless they have international warranty which i guess they are not. Yes, through Equote is cheaper before you ask them the price from MS Color, you will see the difference.

For canon - http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=39 the price list most of the time is extract from
http://www.robertphotoblog.com/canon-prices-singapore/

**mobile2007** · 25th Jun 2008, 17:30

Bro, clubsnap pricelist had been there for many years lah.

Originally Posted by blue33

I agreed that warranty is the most important part, anything wrong you wouldnt want to fly back rather here, unless they have international warranty which i guess they are not. Yes, through Equote is cheaper before you ask them the price from MS Color, you will see the difference.

For canon - http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=39 the price list most of the time is extract from
http://www.robertphotoblog.com/canon-prices-singapore/

**zenscape** · 25th Jun 2008, 17:42

I think Clubsnap's price list is updated and contributed by members regularly and constantly. I believe it is more updated. For example you come back happily with a new toy and a great price, you are free to update the thread to help members.

**blue33** · 25th Jun 2008, 20:47

Originally Posted by zenscape

I think Clubsnap's price list is updated and contributed by members regularly and constantly. I believe it is more updated. For example you come back happily with a new toy and a great price, you are free to update the thread to help members.

Previously i also think so when i was researching for price update, it happen to come across this website, even those guys at clubsnap also know about it.

**blue33** · 25th Jun 2008, 20:50

I mean latest price, this guy keep updating.

**aquaSynthesis** · 26th Jun 2008, 00:30

Now back to Raynox...

Maurice, you keen in trying out the Raynox DCR250?

Just PM me. I might wanna sell this baby...

**tcy81** · 26th Jun 2008, 00:38

50mm not long enough for Raynox DCR-250
will have vignetting

**zenscape** · 26th Jun 2008, 09:58

I will be using 55-250mm, never expect much, just some decent shots of my fish, plants and thats all. Will be venturing outdoor once, hopefully, I get a hang of it

and will invest more on either a Tammy 90mm or Canon 100mm macro then.

By the way, I have just received an e-quote from MS, nice price

AquaSynthesis, you have a PM.

**Shadow** · 26th Jun 2008, 10:03

the photo posted at clubsnap was also taken using 55-250mm, not sure whether it is edited or not. It is pretty sharp, sharper than 55-250mm with hoya +4 filter. Of course I probably lousy photographer so can't compare

**zenscape** · 26th Jun 2008, 10:25

I am actually inspired by that chap when he mentioned 55-250mm plus Raynox 250 only. But I also found out some people actually stacked Raynox250 with marco lens. Does anyone know what's that for? To increase the distance between object and camera?

**trident** · 26th Jun 2008, 11:32

Maurice,
I think they stack the Raynox to macro lens is to increase the magnification.
It will shorten the distant between the object and the camera.
I use extension tube with my 100mm to get better magnification too.

**blue33** · 26th Jun 2008, 11:36

Originally Posted by zenscape

I am actually inspired by that chap when he mentioned 55-250mm plus Raynox 250 only. But I also found out some people actually stacked Raynox250 with marco lens. Does anyone know what's that for? To increase the distance between object and camera?

I was in design industry before. I can tell is really heavily edited photograph, totally losing the soft part if you do a slight sharpness and levels. The original macro lens is still the way to go. I've a friends who is very good in macro photographing dont produce that kind of image, i mean those after edited. Raynox is pretty good in DOF though.

Can you tell this picture is taken from my G9?

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