Raynox DCR-250 Macro Conversion Lens

[blue33]

Using only G9, no filters or other stuff, only tripod but using only one leg, i guess you call monopod!

[luenny]

Agree with Richard. That's why I say I might want to get one to stack with my 105mm macro lens - who says you cannot stack it with macro lens? And it's better than extension tube or teleconverter because for the latter 2, adding them and removing them means you need to remove your lens.

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.

[solonavi]

I tried stacking raynox with 105mm macro lens. Imho, its not a gd combi. U need to go real close and this make it not feasible.

Regards to vignettting, I believe 55mm should be fine. I tried raynox on my 14mm -55mm lens and ard 50mm, the vignetting is almost min.

Cheers
JC

[Simon]

can safety say no one produces better fish photography with a G5 then our very own hwchoy with no attachment. Frankly, I think the raynox is a good piece of glass to own, however fitted on a non-macro lens, you loss on optical quality and sharpness. Nevertheless, good for the budget photographers who wants a go with macro. I wonder how this glass is, compared to the canon closeup 250d/500d, from the sound of "lossing infinite", it sound similar but how is the optical quality?

and sorry to say, MScolor pricing isn't like before

[blue33]

can safety say no one produces better fish photography with a G5 then our very own hwchoy with no attachment. Frankly, I think the raynox is a good piece of glass to own, however fitted on a non-macro lens, you loss on optical quality and sharpness. Nevertheless, good for the budget photographers who wants a go with macro. I wonder how this glass is, compared to the canon closeup 250d/500d, from the sound of "lossing infinite", it sound similar but how is the optical quality?

and sorry to say, MScolor pricing isn't like before

Oh yes, i got a friend he dont have to use tripod and can shot macro shots of dragon fly and other macro things, he has a very steady hand. Too bad he die of heart attack, left with wife and unborn child. Maybe hwchoy have a steady hand also!

I still believe in original macro lens alone and they can really take good shots if use correctly.