Just thought I'd resurrect this rather than start a new thread......
I've been wanting to try macro for a while and am looking for a cheaper way of doing it with my XT3. Just from your replies above, I have a few questions and wouldn't mind your thoughts on the below choices.....
Looking at the cheaper options first..
Raynox DCR 250.....when you say it's harder to use on a lens that changes length, is that something to do with the optics, or is it just because the filter is a bit fiddly with moving parts? The adapter goes up to 67mm, but the only fixed lens I have is the 85mm Viltrox, which takes a 72mm filter, so won't fit. I've got a sigma 16-50mm and fuji 70-300mm that will fit in terms of filter size, so could I potentially use one of those? Or are there any other options similar to the Raynox?
Extension tubes......I'm in no mans land here and sets seem to range in price. Would this be a better option than the Raynox and can anyone recommend a decent cheapish set?
Vintage lenses.......does anyone have any recommendations here? The Canon 50mm FD macro and Tokina 90mm have been mentioned on other forums as decent lenses. Adapters vary in price too, what are the differences between a cheaper and more expensive set? Any recommendations?
Then looking at lenses themselves in rough price order......
Pergear 60mm
7artisans60mm
Meike 60mm
Astrhori 25mm
Fuji 60mm (used)
Laowa 65mm
Does anyone have any experience using any of the above? From what I've read the Laowa seems the best choice in terms of quality, but is at the top end of my budget and I'm not sure about spending that much given that I'm new to macro.
The Fuji is tempting as it seems like the more versatile.
The Astrhori seems crazy, has x2-x5 magnification, but can't be used for anything else.
The Pergear/7artisans/Meike seem OK in the centre, but potentially softer in the corners from reading reviews. They'll still likely be sharp enough for me though.
Does anyone have experience with any of these lenses or recommendations on what to go with?
Cheers,
Steve