The Raynox Macro club

**barondla** · 11-10-2020, 10:53 PM

Impressive images in this thread. Considering a Raynox 250.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

Thagomizer · 11-10-2020, 11:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

Impressive images in this thread. Considering a Raynox 250.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

It's great value for money and works particularly well on macro lenses, giving them a nice bump in magnification, without the penalty in light that extension would levy.

**barondla** · 11-24-2020, 10:06 PM

Originally posted by Thagomizer

It's great value for money and works particularly well on macro lenses, giving them a nice bump in magnification, without the penalty in light that extension would levy.

I would use a Raynox 250 on the K-1 with Pentax DFA100 macro lens for more magnification. I want to use it with the Pentax AF160 ringflash. The Raynox will have to be removed from its snap on lens adapter. So I need a 52-43 stepdown ring ring to screw the Raynox directly into the macro lens. The front of the Raynox is 49mm so the ringflash will fit using its 49mm adapter. Is this Raynox info correct?

The other question involves using this on a Pentax 645Z and Pentax 120 macro lens. The macro has a 67mm filter size. The ring flash tops out at 58mm, but comes with an adpater that works fine with the 120 macro. Don't see any vignetting. Question is, has anyone used a 43mm Raynox on a 67mm lens? If so does it work and is there vignetting?

Thanks,
barondla

Thagomizer · 11-25-2020, 08:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

I would use a Raynox 250 on the K-1 with Pentax DFA100 macro lens for more magnification. I want to use it with the Pentax AF160 ringflash. The Raynox will have to be removed from its snap on lens adapter. So I need a 52-43 stepdown ring ring to screw the Raynox directly into the macro lens. The front of the Raynox is 49mm so the ringflash will fit using its 49mm adapter. Is this Raynox info correct?

Thanks,
barondla

Those numbers sound right.

**luftfluss** · 11-25-2020, 07:10 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

The other question involves using this on a Pentax 645Z and Pentax 120 macro lens. The macro has a 67mm filter size. The ring flash tops out at 58mm, but comes with an adpater that works fine with the 120 macro. Don't see any vignetting. Question is, has anyone used a 43mm Raynox on a 67mm lens? If so does it work and is there vignetting?

Thanks,
barondla

Not an exact answer to your query, but I do get heavy vignetting with the Raynox DCR-150 attached to my DA 17-70, which takes 67mm filters.

Thagomizer · 11-26-2020, 05:58 PM

Cross posted in the Macro by any means necessary club:

I just ordered this possible Raynox 250 substitue 125mm focal length achromat from Surplus Shed (in which I have no interest, in or benefit from). It's the same focal length and seems to be about the same size. The motivation behind getting this was seeing this wide angle macro rig by Nicky Bay which uses two Raynox 250s. I've already got one, but if I can get a reasonable substitute for a second at US$8 instead of US$70, why not? If it doesn't work, I'm not out that much; if it does, bonus!

CORRECTION: On looking more closely at Nicky Bay's gear list for his fish-eye macro rig, it would appear that he's using a Raynox 250 and a 150, rather than two 250s.

bladerunner6 · 11-26-2020, 06:40 PM

Originally posted by Thagomizer

Cross posted in the Macro by any means necessary club:

I just ordered this possible Raynox 250 substitue 125mm focal length achromat from Surplus Shed (in which I have no interest, in or benefit from). It's the same focal length and seems to be about the same size. The motivation behind getting this was seeing this wide angle macro rig by Nicky Bay which uses two Raynox 250s. I've already got one, but if I can get a reasonable substitute for a second at US$8 instead of US$70, why not? If it doesn't work, I'm not out that much; if it does, bonus!

CORRECTION: On looking more closely at Nicky Bay's gear list for his fish-eye macro rig, it would appear that he's using a Raynox 250 and a 150, rather than two 250s.

Let us know how it works out, please.

Thagomizer · 11-26-2020, 07:06 PM

Originally posted by bladerunner6

Let us know how it works out, please.

I shall. I still have to get the M12 fish-eye board lens to hang on the front. I've got a 6mm cine lens and a Q 03 3.2mm fisheye I can try, though they won't be quite as wide as 1.8 and 2.1mm lenses I've seen used in these rigs. I'm looking forward to playing!

**barondla** · 11-26-2020, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Not an exact answer to your query, but I do get heavy vignetting with the Raynox DCR-150 attached to my DA 17-70, which takes 67mm filters.

Hmm, the 120 macro is about 100mm eq. on FF. Thats longer than your 70, if you are using a FF body. So it may not vignette on the 645. However it matches your setup if an APS-c camera is being used. Either way I'll probably get the Raynox 250 for the K-1.

---------- Post added 11-26-20 at 10:48 PM ----------

Originally posted by Thagomizer

I shall. I still have to get the M12 fish-eye board lens to hang on the front. I've got a 6mm cine lens and a Q 03 3.2mm fisheye I can try, though they won't be quite as wide as 1.8 and 2.1mm lenses I've seen used in these rigs. I'm looking forward to playing!

Can't wait to see your images and the rig that you settle upon. Relay lens photos look awesome. I have a fuji fisheye lens out of a security camera. It's C mount and larger than the lenses shown in most videos. It is 2.7mm F1.8 and very sharp. I need to rig it up and experiment. Just what I need, another project.

Thanks,
barondla

**barondla** · 12-06-2020, 11:58 PM - **1 Like**

Have the Raynox 150 & 250 on order. Also ordered the adapter ring to stack them. This should be interesting.
Thanks,
barondla

**luftfluss** · 12-07-2020, 07:01 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by barondla

Have the Raynox 150 & 250 on order. Also ordered the adapter ring to stack them. This should be interesting.
Thanks,
barondla

Looking forward to your results stacking the Raynoxes - I never considered doing that. I have only the 150, but like it a bunch...

Thagomizer · 12-07-2020, 07:08 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Looking forward to your results stacking the Raynoxes - I never considered doing that. I have only the 150, but like it a bunch...

Johan at Extreme Macro is a proponent of stacked Raynoxes: Cheap extreme macro magnification with achromat close up lenses

Great shots! What host lens did you have the 150 on? Whatever it is, it plays well with the additional optic in front. I've only got the 250 at the moment, but I'll probably add a 150 to my collection eventually, if a good deal comes up.

**luftfluss** · 12-07-2020, 08:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Thagomizer

Johan at Extreme Macro is a proponent of stacked Raynoxes: Cheap extreme macro magnification with achromat close up lenses

Great shots! What host lens did you have the 150 on? Whatever it is, it plays well with the additional optic in front. I've only got the 250 at the moment, but I'll probably add a 150 to my collection eventually, if a good deal comes up.

Thanks for the link - good stuff for me to check out!

The host lens was Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 90mm f/2.5 (52B/52BB) Lens Reviews - Tamron Adaptall Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database
(Mine's the 52BB)

I bought my first DCR-150 almost 15 years ago, for use with a Fuji S6500fd . I sold it when I got into DSLR (K100D), then eventually bought another, lost that one a couple years ago, so now I'm on copy #3. IMO it is a must-have for any photography enthusiast.

Thagomizer · 12-07-2020, 08:58 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by luftfluss

Thanks for the link - good stuff for me to check out!

The host lens was Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 90mm f/2.5 (52B/52BB) Lens Reviews - Tamron Adaptall Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database
(Mine's the 52BB)

I bought my first DCR-150 almost 15 years ago, for use with a Fuji S6500fd . I sold it when I got into DSLR (K100D), then eventually bought another, lost that one a couple years ago, so now I'm on copy #3. IMO it is a must-have for any photography enthusiast.

I've got the 52BB too, and the 250 works very well on it as well. I'm awaiting delivery on a Tamron 90mm f2.8 72B macro (Manual focus, Adaptall precursor of the X72X AF Tamrons), so I'm looking forward to trying the Raynox 250 on it.

I'm also slowly accumulating bits and pieces to replicate this set-up for W/A macro: Twitter At this point about the only thing I'm still missing is the wide angle M12 board lens to stick on the front.

**luftfluss** · 12-07-2020, 09:43 PM

Originally posted by Thagomizer

I've got the 52BB too, and the 250 works very well on it as well. I'm awaiting delivery on a Tamron 90mm f2.8 72B macro (Manual focus, Adaptall precursor of the X72X AF Tamrons), so I'm looking forward to trying the Raynox 250 on it.

I'm also slowly accumulating bits and pieces to replicate this set-up for W/A macro: Twitter At this point about the only thing I'm still missing is the wide angle M12 board lens to stick on the front.

Nice work with the 52BB. I, too, subsequently bought a newer version - in my case, the 272E. Not sure I like it better than the 52BB, though. Maybe it's just because I'm an Adaptall fan.

I don't think I'm extreme enough to cobble together what you're working on!

Looking forward to your results, though.

11-26-2020, 05:58 PM	#891
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Cross posted in the Macro by any means necessary club: I just ordered this possible Raynox 250 substitue 125mm focal length achromat from Surplus Shed (in which I have no interest, in or benefit from). It's the same focal length and seems to be about the same size. The motivation behind getting this was seeing this wide angle macro rig by Nicky Bay which uses two Raynox 250s. I've already got one, but if I can get a reasonable substitute for a second at US$8 instead of US$70, why not? If it doesn't work, I'm not out that much; if it does, bonus! CORRECTION: On looking more closely at Nicky Bay's gear list for his fish-eye macro rig, it would appear that he's using a Raynox 250 and a 150, rather than two 250s. Last edited by Thagomizer; 11-26-2020 at 06:38 PM.

12-07-2020, 08:13 PM - 1 Like	#898
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,626	Originally posted by Thagomizer Johan at Extreme Macro is a proponent of stacked Raynoxes: Cheap extreme macro magnification with achromat close up lenses Great shots! What host lens did you have the 150 on? Whatever it is, it plays well with the additional optic in front. I've only got the 250 at the moment, but I'll probably add a 150 to my collection eventually, if a good deal comes up. Thanks for the link - good stuff for me to check out! The host lens was Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 90mm f/2.5 (52B/52BB) Lens Reviews - Tamron Adaptall Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database (Mine's the 52BB) I bought my first DCR-150 almost 15 years ago, for use with a Fuji S6500fd . I sold it when I got into DSLR (K100D), then eventually bought another, lost that one a couple years ago, so now I'm on copy #3. IMO it is a must-have for any photography enthusiast. Last edited by luftfluss; 12-07-2020 at 08:19 PM.

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11-10-2020, 10:53 PM	#886
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Impressive images in this thread. Considering a Raynox 250. Thanks for sharing, barondla

11-10-2020, 11:48 PM - 1 Like	#887
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by barondla Impressive images in this thread. Considering a Raynox 250. Thanks for sharing, barondla It's great value for money and works particularly well on macro lenses, giving them a nice bump in magnification, without the penalty in light that extension would levy.

11-24-2020, 10:06 PM	#888
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Originally posted by Thagomizer It's great value for money and works particularly well on macro lenses, giving them a nice bump in magnification, without the penalty in light that extension would levy. I would use a Raynox 250 on the K-1 with Pentax DFA100 macro lens for more magnification. I want to use it with the Pentax AF160 ringflash. The Raynox will have to be removed from its snap on lens adapter. So I need a 52-43 stepdown ring ring to screw the Raynox directly into the macro lens. The front of the Raynox is 49mm so the ringflash will fit using its 49mm adapter. Is this Raynox info correct? The other question involves using this on a Pentax 645Z and Pentax 120 macro lens. The macro has a 67mm filter size. The ring flash tops out at 58mm, but comes with an adpater that works fine with the 120 macro. Don't see any vignetting. Question is, has anyone used a 43mm Raynox on a 67mm lens? If so does it work and is there vignetting? Thanks, barondla

11-25-2020, 08:58 AM - 1 Like	#889
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by barondla I would use a Raynox 250 on the K-1 with Pentax DFA100 macro lens for more magnification. I want to use it with the Pentax AF160 ringflash. The Raynox will have to be removed from its snap on lens adapter. So I need a 52-43 stepdown ring ring to screw the Raynox directly into the macro lens. The front of the Raynox is 49mm so the ringflash will fit using its 49mm adapter. Is this Raynox info correct? Thanks, barondla Those numbers sound right.

11-25-2020, 07:10 PM - 1 Like	#890
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,626	Originally posted by barondla The other question involves using this on a Pentax 645Z and Pentax 120 macro lens. The macro has a 67mm filter size. The ring flash tops out at 58mm, but comes with an adpater that works fine with the 120 macro. Don't see any vignetting. Question is, has anyone used a 43mm Raynox on a 67mm lens? If so does it work and is there vignetting? Thanks, barondla Not an exact answer to your query, but I do get heavy vignetting with the Raynox DCR-150 attached to my DA 17-70, which takes 67mm filters.

11-26-2020, 06:40 PM	#892
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by Thagomizer Cross posted in the Macro by any means necessary club: I just ordered this possible Raynox 250 substitue 125mm focal length achromat from Surplus Shed (in which I have no interest, in or benefit from). It's the same focal length and seems to be about the same size. The motivation behind getting this was seeing this wide angle macro rig by Nicky Bay which uses two Raynox 250s. I've already got one, but if I can get a reasonable substitute for a second at US$8 instead of US$70, why not? If it doesn't work, I'm not out that much; if it does, bonus! CORRECTION: On looking more closely at Nicky Bay's gear list for his fish-eye macro rig, it would appear that he's using a Raynox 250 and a 150, rather than two 250s. Let us know how it works out, please.

11-26-2020, 07:06 PM	#893
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by bladerunner6 Let us know how it works out, please. I shall. I still have to get the M12 fish-eye board lens to hang on the front. I've got a 6mm cine lens and a Q 03 3.2mm fisheye I can try, though they won't be quite as wide as 1.8 and 2.1mm lenses I've seen used in these rigs. I'm looking forward to playing!

11-26-2020, 09:38 PM	#894
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Originally posted by luftfluss Not an exact answer to your query, but I do get heavy vignetting with the Raynox DCR-150 attached to my DA 17-70, which takes 67mm filters. Hmm, the 120 macro is about 100mm eq. on FF. Thats longer than your 70, if you are using a FF body. So it may not vignette on the 645. However it matches your setup if an APS-c camera is being used. Either way I'll probably get the Raynox 250 for the K-1. ---------- Post added 11-26-20 at 10:48 PM ---------- Originally posted by Thagomizer I shall. I still have to get the M12 fish-eye board lens to hang on the front. I've got a 6mm cine lens and a Q 03 3.2mm fisheye I can try, though they won't be quite as wide as 1.8 and 2.1mm lenses I've seen used in these rigs. I'm looking forward to playing! Can't wait to see your images and the rig that you settle upon. Relay lens photos look awesome. I have a fuji fisheye lens out of a security camera. It's C mount and larger than the lenses shown in most videos. It is 2.7mm F1.8 and very sharp. I need to rig it up and experiment. Just what I need, another project. Thanks, barondla

12-06-2020, 11:58 PM - 1 Like	#895
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Have the Raynox 150 & 250 on order. Also ordered the adapter ring to stack them. This should be interesting. Thanks, barondla

12-07-2020, 07:01 PM - 6 Likes	#896
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,626	Originally posted by barondla Have the Raynox 150 & 250 on order. Also ordered the adapter ring to stack them. This should be interesting. Thanks, barondla Looking forward to your results stacking the Raynoxes - I never considered doing that. I have only the 150, but like it a bunch...

12-07-2020, 07:08 PM	#897
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by luftfluss Looking forward to your results stacking the Raynoxes - I never considered doing that. I have only the 150, but like it a bunch... Johan at Extreme Macro is a proponent of stacked Raynoxes: Cheap extreme macro magnification with achromat close up lenses Great shots! What host lens did you have the 150 on? Whatever it is, it plays well with the additional optic in front. I've only got the 250 at the moment, but I'll probably add a 150 to my collection eventually, if a good deal comes up.

12-07-2020, 08:58 PM - 2 Likes	#899
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by luftfluss Thanks for the link - good stuff for me to check out! The host lens was Tamron Adaptall-2 SP 90mm f/2.5 (52B/52BB) Lens Reviews - Tamron Adaptall Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database (Mine's the 52BB) I bought my first DCR-150 almost 15 years ago, for use with a Fuji S6500fd . I sold it when I got into DSLR (K100D), then eventually bought another, lost that one a couple years ago, so now I'm on copy #3. IMO it is a must-have for any photography enthusiast. I've got the 52BB too, and the 250 works very well on it as well. I'm awaiting delivery on a Tamron 90mm f2.8 72B macro (Manual focus, Adaptall precursor of the X72X AF Tamrons), so I'm looking forward to trying the Raynox 250 on it. I'm also slowly accumulating bits and pieces to replicate this set-up for W/A macro: Twitter At this point about the only thing I'm still missing is the wide angle M12 board lens to stick on the front.

12-07-2020, 09:43 PM	#900
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,626	Originally posted by Thagomizer I've got the 52BB too, and the 250 works very well on it as well. I'm awaiting delivery on a Tamron 90mm f2.8 72B macro (Manual focus, Adaptall precursor of the X72X AF Tamrons), so I'm looking forward to trying the Raynox 250 on it. I'm also slowly accumulating bits and pieces to replicate this set-up for W/A macro: Twitter At this point about the only thing I'm still missing is the wide angle M12 board lens to stick on the front. Nice work with the 52BB. I, too, subsequently bought a newer version - in my case, the 272E. Not sure I like it better than the 52BB, though. Maybe it's just because I'm an Adaptall fan. I don't think I'm extreme enough to cobble together what you're working on! Looking forward to your results, though.