The Raynox Macro club

mackloon · 07-10-2010, 08:49 PM

Okay....

I was able to get some good shots with your revommendations.

Let's play with this thing and see what I can do.

Thanks

Mack

apemen · 07-11-2010, 11:21 AM

This is with the 100mmWR + Raynox 250 and a wireless flash.
edit: oh, by the way, no cropping : )

audiobomber · 07-11-2010, 07:48 PM

Woo hoo! Nice one apemen!

aliasant · 07-11-2010, 10:48 PM

That is VERY NICE apemen!
Can you remember your distance for that shot?
When I try to get that close I need to be about 1 cm from the object and that aint very practical

Still havnt got the Raynox 250 but I will pick it up soon unless I can do better with my own macro kit. Judging from your pic I guess I will have to get it....

apemen · 07-11-2010, 11:03 PM

Thank you audiobomber, aliasant.

I think it was about 10cm. The lens was set at minumum focus.
Unfortanetly flash was at the right-on a bracket.

Naturenut · 07-12-2010, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by wowtip

FA50/1.4 + R250

SMC 135/2.5 + R250

When I look at this photo of the bee on the pink flower, and I mean sort of relaxing my gaze and stare at it...I can see movement in the photo! I swear I"m not kiddin...I'm not drunk and I'm not on drugs. lmao!! If you stare at that photo, it's as if it's moving in slow motion. That is too freakin' weird!

Naturenut · 07-12-2010, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

Here's a couple of shots I've posted elsewhere on the forum. May as well put them here where they belong. Tamron 70-300 and Raynox 250.

Dan these are fantastic and just the sort of examples I was hoping to find. I just got a 250 and have the same Tamron 70-300mm (macro). So what I'm wondering is, do I use the Raynox on the Tam in 'macro' mode or does it not matter? May I ask the specifics of how these two great shots were obtained?

Naturenut · 07-12-2010, 09:22 AM

Originally posted by wowtip

FA50/1.4 + R250

SMC 135/2.5 + R250

When I look at this photo of the bee on the pink flower, and I mean sort of relaxing my gaze and stare at it...I can see movement in the photo! I swear I"m not kiddin...I'm not drunk and I'm not on drugs. lmao!! If you stare at that photo, it's as if it's moving in slow motion. That is too freakin' weird!

audiobomber · 07-12-2010, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by Naturenut

Dan these are fantastic and just the sort of examples I was hoping to find. I just got a 250 and have the same Tamron 70-300mm (macro). So what I'm wondering is, do I use the Raynox on the Tam in 'macro' mode or does it not matter? May I ask the specifics of how these two great shots were obtained?

I believe on these photos I used near-minimum apertures (f/32-40) and a Sigma 530 Super flash. I had the luxury of a tripod for the crab spider. I used the Tamron at 300mm and infinity focus. At infinity focus, it doesn't matter whether you're in macro mode or not. I used infinity focus because the Raynox 250 is already at 2.7:1, and that's hard enough to handle. It may vignette with some focal lengths and closer focus, I can't remember.

More photos here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/32970-spider-macros-warn...squeamish.html

and here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/33904-what-ray...-70-300mm.html

Sorry for the vagueness, I haven't used the Tamron/Raynox combo for a couple of years. These macro sets are no longer in my computer, they're stored away.

wed7 · 07-17-2010, 10:26 AM

Guys,

Can you advise me what would be the most practical model of this Raynox Macro accessory is desirable when combining it with a DA Limited lens? i.e. DA 40mm and for my K-x kit lenses, I would love to have one of these set up.

Thank you in advance.

twokatmew · 07-17-2010, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by wed7

Guys,

Can you advise me what would be the most practical model of this Raynox Macro accessory is desirable when combining it with a DA Limited lens? i.e. DA 40mm and for my K-x kit lenses, I would love to have one of these set up.

Thank you in advance.

Raynox 250 for DA40 and DA18-55, Raynox 150 for DA50-200 and DA55-300.

mikeSF · 07-22-2010, 12:35 PM

I am using the Raynox150 on my Cosina 55/1.2 mainly to decrease the minimum focus disctance on that lens but still be able to play with very shallow DOF. The raynox allows me to get in much closer like this:

IowaBoy · 07-24-2010, 06:57 PM

My 55-300 plus Raynox 150 on K200D

Marc Sabatella · 08-03-2010, 09:31 PM

Raynox 150 + DA70:

wowtip · 08-04-2010, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by Naturenut

When I look at this photo of the bee on the pink flower, and I mean sort of relaxing my gaze and stare at it...I can see movement in the photo! I swear I"m not kiddin...I'm not drunk and I'm not on drugs. lmao!! If you stare at that photo, it's as if it's moving in slow motion. That is too freakin' weird!

That is because it actually is moving... And it's coming to get ya!

Maybe it is because it was a tiny bit of motion blur, which was toned down when downsized? Or maybe you are lying about not being drunk?

Originally posted by wed7

Guys,

Can you advise me what would be the most practical model of this Raynox Macro accessory is desirable when combining it with a DA Limited lens? i.e. DA 40mm and for my K-x kit lenses, I would love to have one of these set up.

Thank you in advance.

As someone said earlier in the thread, if you want extreme close ups of insects etc. the 250 is the way to go. If you want moderate macro of flowers or not-so-microscopic macro of insects the 150 would be a good choice.

I have not used the 150 myself, but I guess it would be a bit easier to use than the 250 because of less magnification (more DOF). Hopefully someone with both can confirm this.

07-11-2010, 11:21 AM	#182
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07-24-2010, 06:57 PM	#193
IowaBoy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 192	New Raynox -Tiny Flowers My 55-300 plus Raynox 150 on K200D

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07-10-2010, 08:49 PM	#181
mackloon Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 415	Okay.... I was able to get some good shots with your revommendations. Let's play with this thing and see what I can do. Thanks Mack

07-11-2010, 07:48 PM	#183
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Woo hoo! Nice one apemen!

07-11-2010, 10:48 PM	#184
aliasant Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 634	That is VERY NICE apemen! Can you remember your distance for that shot? When I try to get that close I need to be about 1 cm from the object and that aint very practical Still havnt got the Raynox 250 but I will pick it up soon unless I can do better with my own macro kit. Judging from your pic I guess I will have to get it....

07-11-2010, 11:03 PM	#185
apemen Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ankara, TURKEY Posts: 181	Thank you audiobomber, aliasant. I think it was about 10cm. The lens was set at minumum focus. Unfortanetly flash was at the right-on a bracket.

07-12-2010, 09:01 AM	#186
Naturenut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northeast USA Posts: 273	Originally posted by wowtip FA50/1.4 + R250 SMC 135/2.5 + R250 When I look at this photo of the bee on the pink flower, and I mean sort of relaxing my gaze and stare at it...I can see movement in the photo! I swear I"m not kiddin...I'm not drunk and I'm not on drugs. lmao!! If you stare at that photo, it's as if it's moving in slow motion. That is too freakin' weird!

07-12-2010, 09:14 AM	#187
Naturenut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northeast USA Posts: 273	Originally posted by audiobomber Here's a couple of shots I've posted elsewhere on the forum. May as well put them here where they belong. Tamron 70-300 and Raynox 250. Dan these are fantastic and just the sort of examples I was hoping to find. I just got a 250 and have the same Tamron 70-300mm (macro). So what I'm wondering is, do I use the Raynox on the Tam in 'macro' mode or does it not matter? May I ask the specifics of how these two great shots were obtained?

07-12-2010, 09:22 AM	#188
Naturenut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: northeast USA Posts: 273	Originally posted by wowtip FA50/1.4 + R250 SMC 135/2.5 + R250 When I look at this photo of the bee on the pink flower, and I mean sort of relaxing my gaze and stare at it...I can see movement in the photo! I swear I"m not kiddin...I'm not drunk and I'm not on drugs. lmao!! If you stare at that photo, it's as if it's moving in slow motion. That is too freakin' weird!

07-12-2010, 01:40 PM	#189
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Originally posted by Naturenut Dan these are fantastic and just the sort of examples I was hoping to find. I just got a 250 and have the same Tamron 70-300mm (macro). So what I'm wondering is, do I use the Raynox on the Tam in 'macro' mode or does it not matter? May I ask the specifics of how these two great shots were obtained? I believe on these photos I used near-minimum apertures (f/32-40) and a Sigma 530 Super flash. I had the luxury of a tripod for the crab spider. I used the Tamron at 300mm and infinity focus. At infinity focus, it doesn't matter whether you're in macro mode or not. I used infinity focus because the Raynox 250 is already at 2.7:1, and that's hard enough to handle. It may vignette with some focal lengths and closer focus, I can't remember. More photos here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/post-your-photos/32970-spider-macros-warn...squeamish.html and here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-slr-lens-discussion/33904-what-ray...-70-300mm.html Sorry for the vagueness, I haven't used the Tamron/Raynox combo for a couple of years. These macro sets are no longer in my computer, they're stored away.

07-17-2010, 10:26 AM	#190
wed7 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 1,421	Guys, Can you advise me what would be the most practical model of this Raynox Macro accessory is desirable when combining it with a DA Limited lens? i.e. DA 40mm and for my K-x kit lenses, I would love to have one of these set up. Thank you in advance.

07-17-2010, 10:32 AM	#191
twokatmew Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lansing, MI Photos: Albums Posts: 509	Originally posted by wed7 Guys, Can you advise me what would be the most practical model of this Raynox Macro accessory is desirable when combining it with a DA Limited lens? i.e. DA 40mm and for my K-x kit lenses, I would love to have one of these set up. Thank you in advance. Raynox 250 for DA40 and DA18-55, Raynox 150 for DA50-200 and DA55-300.

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07-22-2010, 12:35 PM	#192
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,620	I am using the Raynox150 on my Cosina 55/1.2 mainly to decrease the minimum focus disctance on that lens but still be able to play with very shallow DOF. The raynox allows me to get in much closer like this:

08-03-2010, 09:31 PM	#194
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Raynox 150 + DA70:

08-04-2010, 03:07 PM	#195
wowtip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West coast Photos: Gallery Posts: 261	Originally posted by Naturenut When I look at this photo of the bee on the pink flower, and I mean sort of relaxing my gaze and stare at it...I can see movement in the photo! I swear I"m not kiddin...I'm not drunk and I'm not on drugs. lmao!! If you stare at that photo, it's as if it's moving in slow motion. That is too freakin' weird! That is because it actually is moving... And it's coming to get ya! Maybe it is because it was a tiny bit of motion blur, which was toned down when downsized? Or maybe you are lying about not being drunk? Originally posted by wed7 Guys, Can you advise me what would be the most practical model of this Raynox Macro accessory is desirable when combining it with a DA Limited lens? i.e. DA 40mm and for my K-x kit lenses, I would love to have one of these set up. Thank you in advance. As someone said earlier in the thread, if you want extreme close ups of insects etc. the 250 is the way to go. If you want moderate macro of flowers or not-so-microscopic macro of insects the 150 would be a good choice. I have not used the 150 myself, but I guess it would be a bit easier to use than the 250 because of less magnification (more DOF). Hopefully someone with both can confirm this.