The Raynox Macro club

**barondla** · 12-14-2020, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by Thagomizer

I'm discovering lens clubs I didn't know about all the time. Some I'd never looked for, before I had the lens in question (Hello 35 Limited!); some I looked for to help research purchases (Hello Raynox 250!!), others I've just missed, period. Maybe they multiply while nobody's looking...

But now that you've found it, as another recent joiner myself, I say welcome aboard!

I also just joined this thread. There are so many lens clubs I could post in, it gets a little confusing. Had to look to be sure this was the Raynox and not the macro anyway possible thread.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

Thagomizer · 12-14-2020, 08:53 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

I also just joined this thread. There are so many lens clubs I could post in, it gets a little confusing. Had to look to be sure this was the Raynox and not the macro anyway possible thread.

Been there, done that, edited the post!

**barondla** · 12-14-2020, 11:52 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I’d like to see some 645 lenses tested. The size of the 55-300 image itself may influence that result. I think the final result is like the HD 1.4x rear converter where the final image size is different depending on the lens attached.

Good point! I'll try the 645 A 120 macro to see how it fares vs the K-1 with DFA 100 macro. There's also the 645 DFA 55, and 645 FA 80-160 zoom to try. Once I figure out which lenses work, the appropriate step down adapters will be ordered. Don't trust the Raynox quick adapter for long term use.

Thanks,

barondla

**UncleVanya** · 12-15-2020, 07:02 AM

Originally posted by barondla

Good point! I'll try the 645 A 120 macro to see how it fares vs the K-1 with DFA 100 macro. There's also the 645 DFA 55, and 645 FA 80-160 zoom to try. Once I figure out which lenses work, the appropriate step down adapters will be ordered. Don't trust the Raynox quick adapter for long term use.

I’ve got two Raynox quick adapters and both seem to have held up with no issues, but my Nikon and Canon glass diopter lenses all use step rings. The rings aren’t as convenient but they work well.

**luftfluss** · 12-15-2020, 05:27 PM - **3 Likes**

Both photos F 35-70 + DCR-150

**barondla** · 12-15-2020, 07:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

Both photos F 35-70 + DCR-150

The ladybug is a favorite. Love the sharpness and color. Well done.

---------- Post added 12-15-20 at 08:29 PM ----------

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I’ve got two Raynox quick adapters and both seem to have held up with no issues, but my Nikon and Canon glass diopter lenses all use step rings. The rings aren’t as convenient but they work well.

The quick adapters are OK, but the Pentax AF160FC ringflash will be hanging from the front Raynox. It's heavy and I don't want to see it crashing to the ground. Also, the quick adapter can be moved off center while gripping a lens. 3 - 6 decentered elements can't be great for image quality. I'll live with metal adapter rings.

Thanks,
barondla

**UncleVanya** · 12-15-2020, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by barondla

The quick adapters are OK, but the Pentax AF160FC ringflash will be hanging from the front Raynox. It's heavy and I don't want to see it crashing to the ground. Also, the quick adapter can be moved off center while gripping a lens. 3 - 6 decentered elements can't be great for image quality. I'll live with metal adapter rings.

Ahhhh! Makes plenty of sense!

Thagomizer · 12-15-2020, 08:06 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Both photos F 35-70 + DCR-150

The ladybug shot is great! X marks the spot. Great use for the F35-70, which I also have, but don't use much because I like the 16-85 so much. The large filter diameter of the latter makes it less convenient to use with the Raynox: in fact I don't think I've ever used that combination. I would think results would be good once you get past the focal lengths where vignetting would be a problem.

**luftfluss** · 12-15-2020, 09:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Thagomizer

The ladybug shot is great! X marks the spot. Great use for the F35-70, which I also have, but don't use much because I like the 16-85 so much. The large filter diameter of the latter makes it less convenient to use with the Raynox: in fact I don't think I've ever used that combination. I would think results would be good once you get past the focal lengths where vignetting would be a problem.

Thanks! It's a fave of mine, too.

But to me the caterpillar image is more interesting, just from a technique standpoint. DCR-150 + F 35-70 + K-01. The caterpillar was near the center of a bush, so I had my right arm fully extended through the branches, and I could just see enough of the LCD to somewhat view the subject. The combo was so light it was easy to hold steady, and AF was very fast because the AF range was so small - the lens didn't rack at all. With something like the DA 35 Macro if I missed initially there would be a long, noisy wait until I attained focus.

**barondla** · 12-16-2020, 05:51 PM - **4 Likes**

Bubbles in hand sanitizer.

Pentax K-1 with Pentax DFA 100 macro and Raynox DCR 150 & 250 stacked. At F32 and shooting thru the clear plastic container, the sharpness isn't too bad.

Thanks for looking,
barondla

**JensE** · 12-16-2020, 06:00 PM - **4 Likes**

Not sure if this is a cross-post (maybe from the projector lens club) ...

Shot using a 100mm Diaplan projector lens, with a Raynox M250, on bellows with a 8mm circular aperture cut out of roll film backing paper.all handheld together, at around 3:1. The liquid drop has a diameter of about 0.2mm.

**luftfluss** · 12-16-2020, 06:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

Bubbles in hand sanitizer.

Pentax K-1 with Pentax DFA 100 macro and Raynox DCR 150 & 250 stacked. At F32 and shooting thru the clear plastic container, the sharpness isn't too bad.

Thanks for looking,
barondla

Wow, F/32!!!

Good work.

Thagomizer · 12-17-2020, 05:47 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

Bubbles in hand sanitizer.

Pentax K-1 with Pentax DFA 100 macro and Raynox DCR 150 & 250 stacked. At F32 and shooting thru the clear plastic container, the sharpness isn't too bad.

Thanks for looking,
barondla

Nice result. Looks like liquid silver!

**WPRESTO** · 12-17-2020, 06:38 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

Wow, F/32!!!

Good work.

Imagine the bellows and rail era when sheet film was routinely exposed at f64, and some "process lenses" were optimized for that aperture. BUT, I'm not sure, once adjustments are made for the differences in focal length, that more DOF was obtained than with a 25mm lens set at f16 on an MFT camera. Your have to look at the charts because the change in DOF with aperture is not a linear function of focal length

**UncleVanya** · 12-17-2020, 07:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

Bubbles in hand sanitizer.

Pentax K-1 with Pentax DFA 100 macro and Raynox DCR 150 & 250 stacked. At F32 and shooting thru the clear plastic container, the sharpness isn't too bad.

Thanks for looking,
barondla

That is certainly a keeper! Wow!

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12-14-2020, 08:30 PM	#916
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by Thagomizer I'm discovering lens clubs I didn't know about all the time. Some I'd never looked for, before I had the lens in question (Hello 35 Limited!); some I looked for to help research purchases (Hello Raynox 250!!), others I've just missed, period. Maybe they multiply while nobody's looking... But now that you've found it, as another recent joiner myself, I say welcome aboard! I also just joined this thread. There are so many lens clubs I could post in, it gets a little confusing. Had to look to be sure this was the Raynox and not the macro anyway possible thread. Thanks for sharing, barondla

12-14-2020, 08:53 PM - 1 Like	#917
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by barondla I also just joined this thread. There are so many lens clubs I could post in, it gets a little confusing. Had to look to be sure this was the Raynox and not the macro anyway possible thread. Been there, done that, edited the post!

12-14-2020, 11:52 PM - 1 Like	#918
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by UncleVanya I’d like to see some 645 lenses tested. The size of the 55-300 image itself may influence that result. I think the final result is like the HD 1.4x rear converter where the final image size is different depending on the lens attached. Good point! I'll try the 645 A 120 macro to see how it fares vs the K-1 with DFA 100 macro. There's also the 645 DFA 55, and 645 FA 80-160 zoom to try. Once I figure out which lenses work, the appropriate step down adapters will be ordered. Don't trust the Raynox quick adapter for long term use. Thanks, barondla

12-15-2020, 07:02 AM	#919
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,403	Originally posted by barondla Good point! I'll try the 645 A 120 macro to see how it fares vs the K-1 with DFA 100 macro. There's also the 645 DFA 55, and 645 FA 80-160 zoom to try. Once I figure out which lenses work, the appropriate step down adapters will be ordered. Don't trust the Raynox quick adapter for long term use. I’ve got two Raynox quick adapters and both seem to have held up with no issues, but my Nikon and Canon glass diopter lenses all use step rings. The rings aren’t as convenient but they work well.

12-15-2020, 05:27 PM - 3 Likes	#920
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Both photos F 35-70 + DCR-150

12-15-2020, 07:14 PM - 1 Like	#921
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Originally posted by luftfluss Both photos F 35-70 + DCR-150 The ladybug is a favorite. Love the sharpness and color. Well done. ---------- Post added 12-15-20 at 08:29 PM ---------- Originally posted by UncleVanya I’ve got two Raynox quick adapters and both seem to have held up with no issues, but my Nikon and Canon glass diopter lenses all use step rings. The rings aren’t as convenient but they work well. The quick adapters are OK, but the Pentax AF160FC ringflash will be hanging from the front Raynox. It's heavy and I don't want to see it crashing to the ground. Also, the quick adapter can be moved off center while gripping a lens. 3 - 6 decentered elements can't be great for image quality. I'll live with metal adapter rings. Thanks, barondla

12-15-2020, 07:40 PM	#922
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,403	Originally posted by barondla The quick adapters are OK, but the Pentax AF160FC ringflash will be hanging from the front Raynox. It's heavy and I don't want to see it crashing to the ground. Also, the quick adapter can be moved off center while gripping a lens. 3 - 6 decentered elements can't be great for image quality. I'll live with metal adapter rings. Ahhhh! Makes plenty of sense!

12-15-2020, 08:06 PM	#923
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by luftfluss Both photos F 35-70 + DCR-150 The ladybug shot is great! X marks the spot. Great use for the F35-70, which I also have, but don't use much because I like the 16-85 so much. The large filter diameter of the latter makes it less convenient to use with the Raynox: in fact I don't think I've ever used that combination. I would think results would be good once you get past the focal lengths where vignetting would be a problem.

12-15-2020, 09:23 PM - 1 Like	#924
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by Thagomizer The ladybug shot is great! X marks the spot. Great use for the F35-70, which I also have, but don't use much because I like the 16-85 so much. The large filter diameter of the latter makes it less convenient to use with the Raynox: in fact I don't think I've ever used that combination. I would think results would be good once you get past the focal lengths where vignetting would be a problem. Thanks! It's a fave of mine, too. But to me the caterpillar image is more interesting, just from a technique standpoint. DCR-150 + F 35-70 + K-01. The caterpillar was near the center of a bush, so I had my right arm fully extended through the branches, and I could just see enough of the LCD to somewhat view the subject. The combo was so light it was easy to hold steady, and AF was very fast because the AF range was so small - the lens didn't rack at all. With something like the DA 35 Macro if I missed initially there would be a long, noisy wait until I attained focus.

12-16-2020, 06:00 PM - 4 Likes	#926
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,969	Not sure if this is a cross-post (maybe from the projector lens club) ... Shot using a 100mm Diaplan projector lens, with a Raynox M250, on bellows with a 8mm circular aperture cut out of roll film backing paper.all handheld together, at around 3:1. The liquid drop has a diameter of about 0.2mm.

12-16-2020, 06:38 PM - 1 Like	#927
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by barondla Bubbles in hand sanitizer. Pentax K-1 with Pentax DFA 100 macro and Raynox DCR 150 & 250 stacked. At F32 and shooting thru the clear plastic container, the sharpness isn't too bad. Thanks for looking, barondla Wow, F/32!!! Good work.

12-17-2020, 05:47 AM - 1 Like	#928
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by barondla Bubbles in hand sanitizer. Pentax K-1 with Pentax DFA 100 macro and Raynox DCR 150 & 250 stacked. At F32 and shooting thru the clear plastic container, the sharpness isn't too bad. Thanks for looking, barondla Nice result. Looks like liquid silver!

12-17-2020, 06:38 AM - 1 Like	#929
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,107	Originally posted by luftfluss Wow, F/32!!! Good work. Imagine the bellows and rail era when sheet film was routinely exposed at f64, and some "process lenses" were optimized for that aperture. BUT, I'm not sure, once adjustments are made for the differences in focal length, that more DOF was obtained than with a 25mm lens set at f16 on an MFT camera. Your have to look at the charts because the change in DOF with aperture is not a linear function of focal length

12-17-2020, 07:22 AM - 1 Like	#930
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,403	Originally posted by barondla Bubbles in hand sanitizer. Pentax K-1 with Pentax DFA 100 macro and Raynox DCR 150 & 250 stacked. At F32 and shooting thru the clear plastic container, the sharpness isn't too bad. Thanks for looking, barondla That is certainly a keeper! Wow!