Raynox DCR-250 Macro Conversion Lens

[zenscape]

Hi, want to consult the experts whether I could get some decent macro shots with Raynox DCR-250 plus either a Canon 55-200mm or a Tamron 17-50? I know it can't beat a true blue macro lens but just that I am on budget in the time being.

One of the links of Raynox 250 is here

Just let me know whether you think the sample pictures in the link was using Raynox plus macro lens.

[blue33]

I find that the pictures is heavily edited! The soft part is totally gone especially heavily edited pictures!

[zenscape]

Thanks for pointing it out. I thought it was unprocessed and they look beautiful to me. Guess I have a long way to learn.

[Shadow]

check this one out:

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380744

[tcy81]

pretty impressive shots.
using the raynox......

[zenscape]

check this one out:

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380744

Thanks for the link. Fantastic shots with this low cost gadget. I guess I am sold

[Shadow]

problem with it if I'm not mistaken is unable to focus on distant object

[mobile2007]

Looks very tempting with that kind of price and good macro pics. ohhh... no.

[trident]

Maurice,
The results from the Raynox are very good, the canon equivalent is the 500D.
They are basically close-up lens and there are third party close-up lens selling at a fraction of their price. Quality, of course is very different.
And the down side is, like Robert pointed out, cannot focus infinity.
The other thing is, focusing becomes difficult as the DOF is very shallow.

[blue33]

I just checked with one of my friends working in MS Color, they are selling. He said very good DOF, cheaper than the online price.

[zenscape]

Thanks Blue33, I will go and take a look.

[mobile2007]

Anyone know whether this works with nikon D40 and kits len ( 55mm) ? thanks.

[trident]

The raynox can work with most lens. It uses a clip to clip onto the lens.

Maurice,
Someone at CS is selling
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=387297

[solonavi]

$90 is definitely a gd buy for the Raynox.

As a user of both Raynox and a sigma macro lens. Raynox does give very decent performance.

Cheers
JC

[zenscape]

Thanks JC and Robert. I will be contented if I could get some decent shots of my fish

[Goondoo]

The raynox can work with most lens. It uses a clip to clip onto the lens.

There is a size limit of 40++mm to 67mm.

[luenny]

Mass order anyone??

[tcy81]

you organize ?
would you be able to get decent insects shots with a 50mm plus raynox ?

[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.

[luenny]

I'm not going to put raynox on a 50mm since I already have 105mm and 180mm macro lens which can allow me to get 1:1. But I might consider putting it on my 105mm (since it can't fit my 180mm) and get more than life size magnification. Darn! If it only fits the 180mm.