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Forum: Lens Clubs
08-08-2011, 09:40 PM
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This is true. But the Tamron lens sells for about $600 smackers here in Australia. You can get the Raynox off ebay for about $70. Given that you haven't taken any macro shots yet - unless you're taking a home a much bigger salary than I am! - I would hold off before making a decision that will cost you half a grand. There's nothing wrong with dipping your toe in the water before deciding you want to get wet - contrary to what a lot of DSLR fetishists will tell you!
If you want more than the Raynox, you'll always be able to sell it for nearly as much as you bought it for here. There's nowhere domestic to buy Raynox so they're in quite high demand. But really, I really would counsel that the two things on either side of the lens (photographer and subject) have much more to do with making great pictures than the gear in between.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
08-08-2011, 04:04 AM
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Hey there Erwinsie, all your lenses will work fine with the Raynox. Don't be so harsh on the old Tokina! That + the Raynox will provide more than enough challenge for you, and will provide opportunity for terrific photos. Lovely lenses are wonderful, but you can take terrific photos with average lenses, no worries. :)
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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-29-2011, 09:51 PM
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I pair both 150 and 250 with my Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 and old faithful DAL 55-300mm. Whilst the 250 on the 55-300mm can be challenging, and it vignettes something fierce, you can get some fantastic images out of it, as I feel some of those bubble shots attest.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-29-2011, 06:18 PM
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These are terrific by the way. :)
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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-29-2011, 06:17 PM
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I bought the 150 and 250 both recently - and though it's moving into winter here in Sydney, so not a rich cornucopia of bugs, I have been having an absolute ball with the raynox. The ability to take cool images without leaving house makes me understand how macro is so addictive. The depth of field is a challenge at times, I confess, but it's kind of fun at the same time to have such strict limits to work in.
Some bubbles I took on Saturday:
And some water drops...
and the few bugs I've been able to find:
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-07-2011, 10:06 PM
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Hi monkeyfish and dmfw, if you peruse this very thread, you will discover the answers to both your questions, and much more. :)
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