The Raynox Macro club

audiobomber · 09-24-2009, 03:43 PM

D FA 100mm Macro at maximum magnification (1:1):

D FA 100mm macro + Raynox M-250:

Note: I used f16 and natural light with the 100mm lens. I used f32 and flash on the 100mm + Raynox photo to maximize DOF, but as you can see it's still very thin at this high magnification. The keeper rate with the 100mm macro alone is much higher, it's far less finicky to use.

Last edited by audiobomber; 10-07-2009 at 05:33 AM.

audiobomber · 09-24-2009, 03:57 PM

Originally posted by tvfd911

I was looking into nabbing a macro in the 100mm range if one came along for the right price, after seeing this, I guess I should open up my options.

A Raynox has its advantages, i.e. low cost, small size, versatility (no lens change required, use it with several lenses). IME a Raynox gives you IQ that is hard to distinguish from the lens on its own. The 250 works best with standard or mild telephoto lenses. The Raynox 150 goes well with longer lenses, say above 135mm, and gives you a longer working distance than a 100mm macro on its own.

I find the D FA 100mm macro much easier to use than a diopter. When I use a Raynox for insects I use a minimum of f/14. A 100mm macro lens provides useable DOF at less extreme apertures and is often acceptable as low as f/8. I have and use both Raynoxes and the 100mm macro, but if I'm specifically out for shooting macros, there's no question I want the dedicated lens on the camera.

res3567 · 09-24-2009, 09:57 PM

Yea, I tried to start this in Photolady's thread to no success. Glad yours is doing well.

C'MON RAYNOX USERS! SHO US YOUR PICS!

RAYNOX RULES!!

wasser · 09-25-2009, 12:22 AM

Raynox 150 + Pentax M135 3.5

Raynox 150 + DA 70

Originally posted by res3567

Yea, I tried to start this in Photolady's thread to no success. Glad yours is doing well.

C'MON RAYNOX USERS! SHO US YOUR PICS!

RAYNOX RULES!!

It was that thread that prompted me to get a DCR-150.

Last edited by wasser; 09-28-2009 at 12:05 AM. Reason: fixed image urls

simico · 09-25-2009, 01:33 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

D FA 100mm macro + Raynox M-250:

I was just about to ask if it would make sense to put Raynox on a dedicated Macro lens

I recently bought a Pentax 4/100 Macro (1:2 magnification) and I wonder if using Raynox 150 or 250 with it would make sense or not.

audiobomber · 09-25-2009, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by simico

I wonder if using Raynox 150 or 250 with it would make sense or not.

It definitely makes sense, but you'll be better served by the Raynox 250's greater magnification. On a 100mm lens, I don't think a DCR-150 will give you enough of a boost to make it worthwhile.

simico · 09-28-2009, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by audiobomber

It definitely makes sense, but you'll be better served by the Raynox 250's greater magnification.

Thanks, I'll give it a try

wowtip · 09-28-2009, 11:22 AM

Two more, using Vivitar 200/f3.5 and Raynox 250. First Image with onboard flash, both at f11 (I think).

Igilligan · 09-28-2009, 01:54 PM

It is a great bug shooter... and a darn good art lens for those Macro Abstracto shots

Class A · 09-28-2009, 02:57 PM

Originally posted by Igilligan

It is a great bug shooter... and a darn good art lens for those Macro Abstracto shots...

Gus, these are fantastic! Well done!!

res3567 · 09-28-2009, 10:32 PM

How ya'll be capturing them fly pics? They usually fly away when I try to capture them.

res3567 · 09-28-2009, 10:42 PM

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wowtip · 09-29-2009, 04:05 AM

Originally posted by Igilligan

It is a great bug shooter... and a darn good art lens for those Macro Abstracto shots

Great shots Gus! What did you do? Use freeze spray on the poor bugs?

Igilligan · 09-29-2009, 11:12 AM

Originally posted by wowtip

Great shots Gus! What did you do? Use freeze spray on the poor bugs?

No freeze spray or overnight refrigerator tricks... Just 1000 shots taken and 4 keepers

09-24-2009, 03:57 PM	#17
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Originally posted by tvfd911 I was looking into nabbing a macro in the 100mm range if one came along for the right price, after seeing this, I guess I should open up my options. A Raynox has its advantages, i.e. low cost, small size, versatility (no lens change required, use it with several lenses). IME a Raynox gives you IQ that is hard to distinguish from the lens on its own. The 250 works best with standard or mild telephoto lenses. The Raynox 150 goes well with longer lenses, say above 135mm, and gives you a longer working distance than a 100mm macro on its own. I find the D FA 100mm macro much easier to use than a diopter. When I use a Raynox for insects I use a minimum of f/14. A 100mm macro lens provides useable DOF at less extreme apertures and is often acceptable as low as f/8. I have and use both Raynoxes and the 100mm macro, but if I'm specifically out for shooting macros, there's no question I want the dedicated lens on the camera. Last edited by audiobomber; 12-10-2009 at 12:55 PM.

09-28-2009, 01:54 PM	#24
Igilligan Guest	Love the Raynox It is a great bug shooter... and a darn good art lens for those Macro Abstracto shots Last edited by Igilligan; 09-28-2009 at 07:20 PM.

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09-24-2009, 03:43 PM	#16
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	D FA 100mm Macro at maximum magnification (1:1): D FA 100mm macro + Raynox M-250: Note: I used f16 and natural light with the 100mm lens. I used f32 and flash on the 100mm + Raynox photo to maximize DOF, but as you can see it's still very thin at this high magnification. The keeper rate with the 100mm macro alone is much higher, it's far less finicky to use. Last edited by audiobomber; 10-07-2009 at 05:33 AM.

09-24-2009, 09:57 PM	#18
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	Yea, I tried to start this in Photolady's thread to no success. Glad yours is doing well. C'MON RAYNOX USERS! SHO US YOUR PICS! RAYNOX RULES!!

09-25-2009, 12:22 AM	#19
wasser Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: northern ca Photos: Gallery Posts: 427	Raynox 150 + Pentax M135 3.5 Raynox 150 + DA 70 Originally posted by res3567 Yea, I tried to start this in Photolady's thread to no success. Glad yours is doing well. C'MON RAYNOX USERS! SHO US YOUR PICS! RAYNOX RULES!! It was that thread that prompted me to get a DCR-150. Last edited by wasser; 09-28-2009 at 12:05 AM. Reason: fixed image urls

09-25-2009, 01:33 AM	#20
simico Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Budapest Posts: 821	Originally posted by audiobomber D FA 100mm macro + Raynox M-250: I was just about to ask if it would make sense to put Raynox on a dedicated Macro lens I recently bought a Pentax 4/100 Macro (1:2 magnification) and I wonder if using Raynox 150 or 250 with it would make sense or not.

09-25-2009, 07:23 AM	#21
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806 Original Poster	Originally posted by simico I wonder if using Raynox 150 or 250 with it would make sense or not. It definitely makes sense, but you'll be better served by the Raynox 250's greater magnification. On a 100mm lens, I don't think a DCR-150 will give you enough of a boost to make it worthwhile.

09-28-2009, 04:54 AM	#22
simico Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Budapest Posts: 821	Originally posted by audiobomber It definitely makes sense, but you'll be better served by the Raynox 250's greater magnification. Thanks, I'll give it a try

09-28-2009, 11:22 AM	#23
wowtip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West coast Photos: Gallery Posts: 261	Two more, using Vivitar 200/f3.5 and Raynox 250. First Image with onboard flash, both at f11 (I think).

09-28-2009, 02:57 PM	#25
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251	Originally posted by Igilligan It is a great bug shooter... and a darn good art lens for those Macro Abstracto shots... Gus, these are fantastic! Well done!!

09-28-2009, 10:32 PM	#26
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	How ya'll be capturing them fly pics? They usually fly away when I try to capture them.

09-28-2009, 10:42 PM	#27
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876

09-28-2009, 11:00 PM	#28
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876

09-29-2009, 04:05 AM	#29
wowtip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West coast Photos: Gallery Posts: 261	Originally posted by Igilligan It is a great bug shooter... and a darn good art lens for those Macro Abstracto shots Great shots Gus! What did you do? Use freeze spray on the poor bugs?

09-29-2009, 11:12 AM	#30
Igilligan Guest	Originally posted by wowtip Great shots Gus! What did you do? Use freeze spray on the poor bugs? No freeze spray or overnight refrigerator tricks... Just 1000 shots taken and 4 keepers