Originally posted by Wired I'm getting pretty confused on all the diff between the Raynox and the Hoya Macro Filter kit.
Is the IQ really that big of a concern?
Yes. We're not talking subtle differences, like between, say, your M50 and the 50-200. We're talking huge differences, like say, the difference between your DSLR and a 1 megapixel cellphone cam.
There is no difference whatsoever in how easy they are use - just stick it on front of your lens, then you can focus close. I can only guess the salesman who steered you away from the Raynox had no idea what he was talking about - or perhaps makes a bigger profit on the Hoya. Or maybe he doesn't carry the Raynox (few stores do) and just wanted to make a sale, period?
Anyhow, that's one person telling you to avid the Raynox versus everyone on this forum - and any other place that shows up a Google search.
Here's a sample from the Raynox: