Macro Raynox 250 + Cheap 'n Nasty Sigma DL 100-300

Raynox 250 + Cheap 'n Nasty Sigma DL 100-300 · 05:04 PM

I just got my Raynox 250 off ebay today for $46AU

Must say the Raynox 250 is quite a suprise quality wise, I didn't expect to get as good results with an add-on attachment.

The lens is pretty bad though, if anyone bothers to look up a review on the DL 100-300 it's universally panned.

Was no easy to get my cat to hold still and with the shallow DOF made it trick.

xjjohnno · 01-01-2010, 02:51 AM

Fun series with the Raynox.
I've taken a few pics with the Raynox 250 using the DA 55-300 and quite liked the results despite the shallow DOF. Setting the aperture to f14 will need a few trial pics to get the exposure dialled in and you will be wanting a tripod so I doubt you'll be able to get too much co-operation from the cat. I found myself seriously disorientated trying to get the focal distance so used my finger tip as an indicator of where the focal point is.

audiobomber · 01-01-2010, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by xjjohnno

I've taken a few pics with the Raynox 250 using the DA 55-300 and quite liked the results despite the shallow DOF. Setting the aperture to f14 will need a few trial pics to get the exposure dialled in and you will be wanting a tripod so I doubt you'll be able to get too much co-operation from the cat.

I consider the 55-300 + Raynox 250 a bad combo. The entire middle range vignettes badly, so you're limited to 1:2 macro or >2:1 macro. The Raynox 150 is a much better match for a 55-300; suitably powerful (1.4:1 macro) and doesn't vignette.

I don't normally use a tripod, because of wind and because insects move too much. I add light instead, preferably wireless flash, but if not then on-camera with a diffuser.

kszysztofor · 01-03-2010, 03:17 AM

raynox ma niesamowite możliwosci i jest najlepszy w swojej klasie....wszystko jest kwestią światła

Christopher M.W.T · 01-04-2010, 06:29 AM

tHATS really cool, what lens did you match the Raynox with?

kszysztofor · 04-03-2010, 01:10 PM

smc pentaxDA 50-200mm

Bramela · 04-03-2010, 01:38 PM

I Use a Raynox 150 and find that DOF is a problem I have to contend with.

I have a Vivitar Ser 1 105 macro and Pentax DA35mm lens, both of which are at the leading edge of Macro quality shots.

I feel that the Raynox is not quite at the same level as the above two lens, and, of course, other notable lens.
But, nevertheless, I find the Raynox on the Pentax DA 55-300 (for example), is a fun exercise and produces some very acceptable results.
Taken with 55-300/Raynox150 :

Not a picture to rave over in my opinion, but acceptable I suppose.

DOF problem more than obvious.

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01-01-2010, 07:58 AM	#17
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by xjjohnno I've taken a few pics with the Raynox 250 using the DA 55-300 and quite liked the results despite the shallow DOF. Setting the aperture to f14 will need a few trial pics to get the exposure dialled in and you will be wanting a tripod so I doubt you'll be able to get too much co-operation from the cat. I consider the 55-300 + Raynox 250 a bad combo. The entire middle range vignettes badly, so you're limited to 1:2 macro or >2:1 macro. The Raynox 150 is a much better match for a 55-300; suitably powerful (1.4:1 macro) and doesn't vignette. I don't normally use a tripod, because of wind and because insects move too much. I add light instead, preferably wireless flash, but if not then on-camera with a diffuser. Last edited by audiobomber; 01-03-2010 at 06:37 AM.

01-03-2010, 03:17 AM	#18
kszysztofor Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: białystok Photos: Gallery Posts: 27	[langtitle=pl]raynox 250[/langtitle] raynox ma niesamowite możliwosci i jest najlepszy w swojej klasie....wszystko jest kwestią światła

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01-01-2010, 02:51 AM	#16
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Fun series with the Raynox. I've taken a few pics with the Raynox 250 using the DA 55-300 and quite liked the results despite the shallow DOF. Setting the aperture to f14 will need a few trial pics to get the exposure dialled in and you will be wanting a tripod so I doubt you'll be able to get too much co-operation from the cat. I found myself seriously disorientated trying to get the focal distance so used my finger tip as an indicator of where the focal point is.

01-04-2010, 06:29 AM	#19
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	tHATS really cool, what lens did you match the Raynox with?

04-03-2010, 01:10 PM	#20
kszysztofor Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: białystok Photos: Gallery Posts: 27	smc pentaxDA 50-200mm

04-03-2010, 01:38 PM	#21
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	I Use a Raynox 150 and find that DOF is a problem I have to contend with. I have a Vivitar Ser 1 105 macro and Pentax DA35mm lens, both of which are at the leading edge of Macro quality shots. I feel that the Raynox is not quite at the same level as the above two lens, and, of course, other notable lens. But, nevertheless, I find the Raynox on the Pentax DA 55-300 (for example), is a fun exercise and produces some very acceptable results. Taken with 55-300/Raynox150 : Not a picture to rave over in my opinion, but acceptable I suppose. DOF problem more than obvious.