The Raynox Macro club

Culture · 09-30-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally posted by hpk

k5 - a135 2.8 @ f11 w/ raynox 150 - vignetting added on purpose

Hi,
Can you explain how this was shot? Did you use a tripod. Lighting?

ajaya · 09-30-2012, 11:00 PM

Hi,

I am buying my first macro adapter and i would like to know if i can use Raynox 150 on my DA55-300MM(58mm) and Tamron 28-75mm 2.8(67mm) ?
which one is best lens to go for Raynox 150?

Thanks
AJ

Culture · 09-30-2012, 11:47 PM

Originally posted by ajaya

Hi,

I am buying my first macro adapter and i would like to know if i can use Raynox 150 on my DA55-300MM(58mm) and Tamron 28-75mm 2.8(67mm) ?
which one is best lens to go for Raynox 150?

Thanks
AJ

From what I have researched any of those should work with the raynox 150. My guess is that the tammy has better optics than the DA. So in that way the quality might be better than the Tammy even though I hear good about thing about the DA.

But you will get more magnification with the DA as it has a longer focal length. The adapter for the Raynox will fit both lens fine.

hpk · 09-30-2012, 11:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Culture

Hi,
Can you explain how this was shot? Did you use a tripod. Lighting?

hello !
no tripod. this little fella climbed up my balcony glass door
and the natural afternoon light came from the right.
i leaned against the door and moved my camera really slowly to focus.
did 5 shots to get one right

one more from above: same setting - standing on a chair

Attached Images

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Culture · 10-01-2012, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by hpk

hello !
no tripod. this little fella climbed up my balcony glass door
and the natural afternoon light came from the right.
i leaned against the door and moved my camera really slowly to focus.
did 5 shots to get one right

one more from above: same setting - standing on a chair

That is also really good. I will be that lucky to have one of these beauties around my place.

Anyway I am begining to think if there is something wrong with my camera. Because I shot yesterday on a rainy day outside at ISO 1600 with F11 and I couldnt even get 1/100s. You have ISO 400 and got 1/200s. Ofcourse this depends on the ambient light. Besides that I cant seem to keep still to shoot handheld.

newarts · 10-01-2012, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by ajaya

Hi,

I am buying my first macro adapter and i would like to know if i can use Raynox 150 on my DA55-300MM(58mm) and Tamron 28-75mm 2.8(67mm) ?
which one is best lens to go for Raynox 150?

Thanks
AJ

The 150 is superb with the DA55-300 in my experience. One seldom noted advantage is that the built-in flash works for almost all the magnification range (to a bit above 1:1). I also have the Tamron 28-75 and have seldom used it with the Raynox 150.

Dave in Iowa

ajaya · 10-08-2012, 11:20 PM

does this LInk
produces Better/Equal images than 150 ?

octopussy_france · 10-10-2012, 04:18 PM

Hello,

the DCR-150 produce better quality image beacuse of better optical build.
The DCR-150 is 3 elements and the link you give is one element.

Take a look at this image (image size reduced to 800 max), hyper macro (over 1:1 magnification).
Shot with an DCR-150 or DCR-250 on the sigma 105 mm macro with K-5.

And without the raynox but not 1:1, less than 1:1.
Always Sigma 105 mm macro (proxiphoto), maybe 1:4 or 1:5, i didn't remember the magnification..

Phosphene · 01-20-2013, 11:31 AM

I was asked to come and post some shots that I took using my K-5, Pentax 100mm WR macro, with Raynox DCR-250 attached.

I posted some more shots on this original post. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/184772-macro-ge...ml#post2247821

Some really nice work I am seeing on this forum. Thanks all for sharing.

And the upload failed since it says I have uploaded many of these shots to a different forum post. Oh well, the link is above.

Culture · 01-21-2013, 12:34 AM - **1 Like**

These are very nice and I am sure it has taken a lot of patience to get these results. Like you said in your thread it takes a ton of shots to get one good one.

I bought my rayox 150 just before the summer so I did not shoot much with it. With my new k-30, I am early waiting for spring to see what I can get.

One thing that I do like though is the fact that you shot hand held. I also bought a cheap led flash ring but it has proven so useful yet. Maybe I am not using it well.

I find the onboard flash with a diffuser more useful.

Phosphene · 01-21-2013, 07:48 AM

Here is a hand-held stack (3 images) taken with the 100mm WR and Raynox DCR-250 @F16, ISO 80

Frost crystal

octopussy_france · 01-21-2013, 05:28 PM - **1 Like**

Hello phosphene,

i saw your gallery.
Very sharp and beautiful light.
You're a pro to get photos like these.

Great work, i hope to see more photos.

Phosphene · 01-21-2013, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by octopussy_france

Hello phosphene,

i saw your gallery.
Very sharp and beautiful light.
You're a pro to get photos like these.

Great work, i hope to see more photos.

Thanks Octopussy_france. It is something fun to do around the farm. Not used to being called a pro. lol Maybe one day.

Nice to meet ya and thanks again.

audiobomber · 01-21-2013, 06:04 PM - **1 Like**

Welcome Phosphene. How about some more of your amazing insect macros?

Phosphene · 01-21-2013, 06:18 PM

Thanks Audiobomber. Nice to be here.

10-10-2012, 04:18 PM	#428
octopussy_france Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 40	Hello, the DCR-150 produce better quality image beacuse of better optical build. The DCR-150 is 3 elements and the link you give is one element. Take a look at this image (image size reduced to 800 max), hyper macro (over 1:1 magnification). Shot with an DCR-150 or DCR-250 on the sigma 105 mm macro with K-5. And without the raynox but not 1:1, less than 1:1. Always Sigma 105 mm macro (proxiphoto), maybe 1:4 or 1:5, i didn't remember the magnification.. Last edited by octopussy_france; 10-10-2012 at 04:36 PM.

01-21-2013, 07:48 AM	#431
Phosphene Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 65	Here is a hand-held stack (3 images) taken with the 100mm WR and Raynox DCR-250 @F16, ISO 80 Frost crystal Attached Images Last edited by Phosphene; 01-21-2013 at 07:51 AM. Reason: Forgot to say what it was.

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Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by hpk k5 - a135 2.8 @ f11 w/ raynox 150 - vignetting added on purpose Hi, Can you explain how this was shot? Did you use a tripod. Lighting?

09-30-2012, 11:00 PM	#422
ajaya Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 150	Hi, I am buying my first macro adapter and i would like to know if i can use Raynox 150 on my DA55-300MM(58mm) and Tamron 28-75mm 2.8(67mm) ? which one is best lens to go for Raynox 150? Thanks AJ

09-30-2012, 11:47 PM	#423
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	Originally posted by ajaya Hi, I am buying my first macro adapter and i would like to know if i can use Raynox 150 on my DA55-300MM(58mm) and Tamron 28-75mm 2.8(67mm) ? which one is best lens to go for Raynox 150? Thanks AJ From what I have researched any of those should work with the raynox 150. My guess is that the tammy has better optics than the DA. So in that way the quality might be better than the Tammy even though I hear good about thing about the DA. But you will get more magnification with the DA as it has a longer focal length. The adapter for the Raynox will fit both lens fine.

10-01-2012, 12:16 AM	#425
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	Originally posted by hpk hello ! no tripod. this little fella climbed up my balcony glass door and the natural afternoon light came from the right. i leaned against the door and moved my camera really slowly to focus. did 5 shots to get one right one more from above: same setting - standing on a chair That is also really good. I will be that lucky to have one of these beauties around my place. Anyway I am begining to think if there is something wrong with my camera. Because I shot yesterday on a rainy day outside at ISO 1600 with F11 and I couldnt even get 1/100s. You have ISO 400 and got 1/200s. Ofcourse this depends on the ambient light. Besides that I cant seem to keep still to shoot handheld.

10-01-2012, 09:08 AM	#426
newarts Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ames, Iowa, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 2,965	Originally posted by ajaya Hi, I am buying my first macro adapter and i would like to know if i can use Raynox 150 on my DA55-300MM(58mm) and Tamron 28-75mm 2.8(67mm) ? which one is best lens to go for Raynox 150? Thanks AJ The 150 is superb with the DA55-300 in my experience. One seldom noted advantage is that the built-in flash works for almost all the magnification range (to a bit above 1:1). I also have the Tamron 28-75 and have seldom used it with the Raynox 150. Dave in Iowa

10-08-2012, 11:20 PM	#427
ajaya Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 150	does this LInk produces Better/Equal images than 150 ?

01-20-2013, 11:31 AM	#429
Phosphene Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 65	I was asked to come and post some shots that I took using my K-5, Pentax 100mm WR macro, with Raynox DCR-250 attached. I posted some more shots on this original post. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-beginners-corner-q/184772-macro-ge...ml#post2247821 Some really nice work I am seeing on this forum. Thanks all for sharing. And the upload failed since it says I have uploaded many of these shots to a different forum post. Oh well, the link is above.

01-21-2013, 12:34 AM - 1 Like	#430
Culture Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Vaasa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 818	These are very nice and I am sure it has taken a lot of patience to get these results. Like you said in your thread it takes a ton of shots to get one good one. I bought my rayox 150 just before the summer so I did not shoot much with it. With my new k-30, I am early waiting for spring to see what I can get. One thing that I do like though is the fact that you shot hand held. I also bought a cheap led flash ring but it has proven so useful yet. Maybe I am not using it well. I find the onboard flash with a diffuser more useful.

01-21-2013, 05:28 PM - 1 Like	#432
octopussy_france Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 40	Hello phosphene, i saw your gallery. Very sharp and beautiful light. You're a pro to get photos like these. Great work, i hope to see more photos.

01-21-2013, 06:02 PM	#433
Phosphene Forum Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iowa City, IA Posts: 65	Originally posted by octopussy_france Hello phosphene, i saw your gallery. Very sharp and beautiful light. You're a pro to get photos like these. Great work, i hope to see more photos. Thanks Octopussy_france. It is something fun to do around the farm. Not used to being called a pro. lol Maybe one day. Nice to meet ya and thanks again.

01-21-2013, 06:04 PM - 1 Like	#434
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Welcome Phosphene. How about some more of your amazing insect macros?

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