Nikon 105vr with Raynox DCR250?

[lvincen]

Hi All,

Just checking if anyone has a sample of Nikon 105vr lens with Raynox DCR250 fitted? Would be good if you can post some good sample.

Thanks in advance.

Rgds,
Vincent

[lvincen]

hmmm....nobody owns this combo? How about Tamron SP90 with DCR250? Can share the experience?

Thanks.

Hi All,

Just checking if anyone has a sample of Nikon 105vr lens with Raynox DCR250 fitted? Would be good if you can post some good sample.

Thanks in advance.

Rgds,
Vincent

[galee]

Thread calling for our macro SIFU.... (CM)... :D

He is a pro in macro... he might have some samples....

[ShaolinTiger]

Yah it works great, you can check out some stuff from Dr Teh, he's using 105 VR and Raynox + TC1.7x sometimes.

http://www.pbase.com/dtbh/dragonflies

I'm using Raynox and Tamron SP90, works great too.

Some samples from my first try:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1401/862778233_6825ffc99c.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1173/863189827_bf9d3b52d9.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1292/863862090_8ddb9d5b82.jpg

[lvincen]

Hi ST,

Thanks for posting some of your great shots....but can share which Raynox model u used? Is it DCR 250?

Regards,
Vincent

[galee]

If your filter size is from 52mm to 67mm, then best to use is the DCR-250. I believe ST is using the DCR-250 as SP90 lens is only 55mm filter thread based lens. 105VR can use the DCR-250 as well. If you have got anything bigger than 67mm filter, Raynox do have another product for it as well.

Hope this helps.

[ShaolinTiger]

Yah I'm using DCR-250.

[Crazymalaysian]

Putting the raynox ontop of any lens will just let you get closer to your subjects. The longer the focal length of the lens you attach it on, the greater the magnification you get.

Try it ontop of say a 70-300 zoom and you'll have fun, because you can vary the amount of magnification you obtain. What's good about the raynox is that you dont get nasty chromatic abberations and spherical distortion effects you get with using cheap closeup filters.

[lvincen]

Thanks CM for the brief and clear explanation.

However, is this to say the DCR250 is more practical for zooms? with a higher focal length the better flexibility and usage? as opposed to using macro speciality lens like 105vr or the 60mm 2.8? Am just looking at the plus point of having already a macro lens with Raynox DCR250 here versus using it on a normal zoom lens.

Cheers,

Putting the raynox ontop of any lens will just let you get closer to your subjects. The longer the focal length of the lens you attach it on, the greater the magnification you get.

Try it ontop of say a 70-300 zoom and you'll have fun, because you can vary the amount of magnification you obtain. What's good about the raynox is that you dont get nasty chromatic abberations and spherical distortion effects you get with using cheap closeup filters.

ermm, what about if I want to use it on a 77mm lens? any other options?

tqtq.... :)

If your filter size is from 52mm to 67mm, then best to use is the DCR-250. I believe ST is using the DCR-250 as SP90 lens is only 55mm filter thread based lens. 105VR can use the DCR-250 as well. If you have got anything bigger than 67mm filter, Raynox do have another product for it as well.

Hope this helps.

[ShaolinTiger]

No it's not more practical for zoom, if you put it on a zoom lens you'll get a pseudo macro lens - which is ok for people starting out.

But the best use is stacking it on top of a dedicated macro lens to get extra magnification.

I prefer this to Extension Tubes as the Raynox is small, light and compact. And you don't have to remove the lens to fit the tubes, you just clip it on the end.

For 77mm you can check out the Canon 500D close-up filter, it's not as good as the Raynox but it's not bad and it can fit up to 77mm.

[lvincen]

Thanks ST, for helping to understand further.

The reason I asked is, if we ever required the DCR3500 model from Raynox. I guess this bundles a few other lens with it.


No it's not more practical for zoom, if you put it on a zoom lens you'll get a pseudo macro lens - which is ok for people starting out.

But the best use is stacking it on top of a dedicated macro lens to get extra magnification.

I prefer this to Extension Tubes as the Raynox is small, light and compact. And you don't have to remove the lens to fit the tubes, you just clip it on the end.

For 77mm you can check out the Canon 500D close-up filter, it's not as good as the Raynox but it's not bad and it can fit up to 77mm.