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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-06-2016, 03:56 PM
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Howdy!
After delaying for apparently no reason other than inertia, I finally bought a Raynox, the M-150, to use with my K-5IIs. This whole thing is the fault of this Lens Club.
Anyway, I wanted to share some first attempts and hopefully get some positive critique to help me get started in the right direction. These shots were taken with NO regard for light, shadows, posing, etc. I also know (now) I should have paid more attention to using a lower ISO. My only concern was messing with focus to see what I could accomplish.
In all instances I focused by using live view to focus and then enlarging the live view to fine-tune the focus on a very small portion of the subject. Then I went to mirror-up and used a wireless remote to trigger the shot.
Any comments, criticisms, thoughts, and ideas are welcome.
Thanks.
This is a photo of Pentax Wireless Remote which is actually 30mm wide. The red letters of "waterproof" are 1mm high. The photo was taken with the Raynox on a Vivitar 35-205 F/3.5 close focus manual zoom.
This is the full photo of a penny taken with the same Raynox/Vivitar combination.
This is a 100% crop from the photo above
Here is a dime taken with Raynox on a Pentax 55-300mm kit lens at 300mm.
Finally something a little bit more creative. This leaf on a holly bush is with the Raynox on a Pentax 18-135mm at 135mm.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
06-09-2015, 05:16 AM
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audiobomber & Culture - Many thanks! I think you cleared it up for me.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
06-08-2015, 02:09 PM
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Okay, Raynox users, I would appreciate some guidance.
I like to take pix of flowers (not bugs other than the occasional dragon fly or butterfly). I have a K-5IIs with two kit lenses for walk-around - 18-135mm (62mm dia) & the 55-300mm (58mm dia).
So here are my questions:- Is the Raynox I want the DCR 150 or the DCR 250?
- Do I need an adaptor to use the Raynox with both of these lenses?
- Do I need new sun shields?
Many thanks for your thoughts and advice.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-06-2015, 04:10 PM
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Considering the almost nominal difference in the IQ - especially compared to the ease of use compared to reversing the lens and adding the bellows - I think you just convinced me that a Raynox is the way for me to go.
Thanks for the comparison shots.
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