Raynox arrived - mind blown

[ekimeno]

Just can't believe what good value this little lens is, though I have to admit, it's a bloody pain to use! I see special rails and awesome lighting in my future (and probably more macro lenses!!!).

Anyway, I had a 30-minute play with it tonight and cn't get over how HUGE it magnifies everything. :eek:

First, whacked it on my standard 18-55mm kit lens that never gets any use - results....

1. A 100 pesos coin from Columbia.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2029/2436588945_fc6020b5c4_o.jpg

2. My little finger
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2437408718_fb7c28088f_o.jpg

3. My eye! (believe me when I say I took this shot without looking in the viewfinder and hand-held! Hence, not too sharp...)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/2436589145_f6ebe89eb8_o.jpg

Then I put the Raynox onto my Sigma 70-300mm and...

4. A US quarter - talk about focusing issues - crazy sensitive!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3012/2437408920_faf3af3b69_o.jpg

5. My fingerprint...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3060/2436589325_d8f9561709_o.jpg

The Raynox on the kit lens was a lot more manageable, but over 55mm and the focusing becomes an issue. I would love to learn to control this on the Sigma....

Anyway - I know these shots are not up to scratch, but gives you a rough idea of what this £50 macro lens is capable of (4x magnification).

[Ajophotog]

Glad you are enjoying it Mike, what one did you get? £50 me thinks it must have been the MSN202 as the DCR 250 is half that price. Good start and now you will discover a whole new world ;)

[ekimeno]

Yes, it's the MSN202. Thanks Alby - you are to blame! :)

[GarynLea]

Congrats, or should that be comisserations as the pocket will empty even more now. I too have Alby to blame for my MSN202 which arrived a fortnight ago :(

But ya gotta love it :D

[InaGlo]

OOOh!!! I soo want one! :help:

Love the close up of the eye... but would so like to remove the cuticle growing all along that nailplate! ;)

[ekimeno]

A couple of a little spider I found in a corner of my flat... excuse the nasty built in flash - I'm sure this must have scared the crap out of the little chap!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2441603674_fd190aa54d_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/2440773997_1547ac4f3a_o.jpg

[dod]

but would so like to remove the cuticle growing all along that nailplate! ;)
Hey, it's the weekend, lock up your nailfiles ;)

[ekimeno]

:lol: :clap:

[ekimeno]

...and one with a halogen lamp from my bicycle blinding the poor thing....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3209/2441674818_e7d04a3c3e_o.jpg

[theory]

it pairs up with a tamron 90mm macro lens really well btw - those are excellent shots, especially considering that you are using a 70-300 apo and kit lens! nice one :)

[ekimeno]

Thanks. The ones of the spider are with the Raynox MSN202 and Canon 18-55mm kit lens

[ekimeno]

A couple more indoor attempts...

Nib of a cheap ball point pen
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2455253430_255279287d_o.jpg

Tiny nick on a 10 pesos coin
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2189/2455253424_69318624c1_o.jpg

My iris
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3156/2454511145_44cbffd2ab.jpg?v=0

[Baz777]

The pen shot is very good.

I've ordered the MSN202 today and looking forward to having a go with it. My first shot will be taking, macro needed here, a shot of my annual bonus :(

[GarynLea]

Excellent shots :clap: I'm still waiting on MN454 before I try mine out

Gary :)

[ekimeno]

My first shot will be taking, macro needed here, a shot of my annual bonus :(

:lol: good one... I know the feeling :help:

[Janice]

Ive had my 250 & 150 a couple of years now. A good trick is to get the subject on the same plane as the camera as there is such a small depth of field and this gives you a fighting chance! Also I notice your aperture is at F5 on some shots............... use smallest aperture you can and a tripod.

have fun......your photos are good already may i say!

[sbowler579]

Ive had my 250 & 150 a couple of years now. A good trick is to get the subject on the same plane as the camera as there is such a small depth of field and this gives you a fighting chance!

have fun......your photos are good already may i say!


You can say that again, its in millimeters.:eek::eek:

DCR250 Shot below taken with.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2306714919_e9c7098dc7.jpg

[woollyback]

OK you've really got me interested...

I have never heard of the beast you speak of - any info would be great.

Will it work on a 50mm f1.8 lens or which lenses does it fir ?.

Cheers

Rob

[Baz777]

My MSN202 arrived today, will have to wait until the weekend to try out :D

[Janice]

OK you've really got me interested...

I have never heard of the beast you speak of - any info would be great.

Will it work on a 50mm f1.8 lens or which lenses does it fir ?.

Cheers

Rob

has a squeeze push end so it fits lots... certainly the lovely 50mm lens.

http://www.digitaltoyshop.co.uk/product.asp?P_ID=4944&PT_ID=932&lg=1&c=RAYNOX_DCR-250_MACRO_CONVERSION_LENS

think they are cheaper at amazon though.......that was just to give you an idea what they are.

[Baz777]

Ordered mine through digitaltoyshop, arrived in 4 days, (UPS, cash on delivery).

Tried Amazon but they did not have all that I wanted, (also ordered a Tele lens and adapter).

[PD_BARBS]

Would this be a better option than a set of tubes.

I am considering buying some tubes, but like what I see on this.

I would be using it with the standard kit lens, although I am thinking about upgrading to the 18-55mm IS version.

[ekimeno]

have fun......your photos are good already may i say!

@ Baz777 + 1.... your photos in general are excellent mate. :thumbs:

Now you'll be able to take great shots of a new universe of smallish stuff!