CHF73.90
Raynox DCR-250, Macro / Close-up Front lens
Macro intermediate ring, Universal
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45 reviews
T O P
Fulfils my expectations completely!
TOP product.
See picture, my first photo with this product.Expectations fully met
I use the attachment lens together with a Nikon Macro 105mm on a Nikon z7. Vignetting can occur at open aperture. Nevertheless, for me a good product, as all functions such as automatic focus bracketing etc. are retained due to the simplicity of the system.
Pro
- Good optical performance
- Solid workmanship
- Price
Contra
- Vignetting may occur at open aperture
- Snapping mechanism sometimes a little bit hooky
DCR -250 Macro
Raynox DCR-250: An inexpensive close-up lens for sharp macro shots
Summary:
The Raynox DCR-250 is an inexpensive close-up lens that is suitable for beginners in macro photography as well as for advanced photographers who want to extend their magnification beyond 1:1. It offers good image quality and is easy to use on macro or zoom lenses.
My experience:
As a photographer specialising in portrait and street photography, I like to use the Raynox DCR-250 for my morning excursions into nature to photograph insects. The close-up lens allows me to capture small subjects in detail and in razor-sharp focus, even when they are very close to the camera.
I particularly like it:
Good image quality: the images are clear and sharp, even at higher magnifications.
Versatility: The close-up lens can be used on various macro and zoom lenses.
Compact design: The close-up lens is small and lightweight, making it easy to transport.
Value for money: Compared to dedicated macro lenses, the Raynox DCR-250 is very reasonably priced.
Of course, the image quality is not quite as good as that of an expensive macro lens, but the price difference is enormous.
Conclusion:
The Raynox DCR-250 is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to explore the fascinating world of macro photography without spending a lot of money.
A clear recommendation to buy!
Additional points:
Who is the Raynox DCR-250 suitable for?
Beginners to macro photography
Macro photographers who want to extend their magnification beyond 1:1
Nature photographers
Alternatives:
Laowa macro lenses (higher image quality, but significantly more expensive)
Further information:
https://www.shuttermagic.photos/
I hope this review helps you to decide whether the Raynox DCR-250 is the right close-up lens for you.Delivers what it promises
You lose some light, and the focal plane is insanely narrow. So needs a little practice, but then super photos are possible!
Pro
- optical quality
- Snap mechanism
- Processing
Contra
- Handling not easy
Super macro lens
The macro attachment lens should fulfil two functions for me. Firstly, it should make a non-macro zoom usable for close-ups. Secondly, mounted on a 1:1 macro lens, it extends the magnification. Both functions work perfectly with the Raynox.
One should bear in mind that the Raynox does not work at wide angle, but should be used with a telephoto focal length. With my APSC zoom, the range of approx. 50-135mm is usable. A 1:1 magnification is achieved at 135mm focal length. But anything over 100mm focal length actually needs a tripod. With the 90mm macro lens, even approx. 2:1 magnifications can be achieved handheld, as the photo with the spider shows.Pro
- cheap
- Very good imaging performance
- flexibly applicable
Contra
- The storage box is a bit big for travelling
Super satisfied.
Surprisingly good quality photos. Easy handling. Slight vignetting with 60mm focal length.
Not suitable for every lens
The attachment lens is certainly very suitable for relatively inexpensive first attempts at macro photography. Unfortunately, a few important details are missing from the product description, which may lead to disappointment: According to the manufacturer, the lens is only suitable for telephoto lenses with focal lengths from 75mm upwards (35mm equivalent). On a Fujifilm kit lens 18-55mm, there is still a noticeable darkening of the image corners at 55mm.
Other interesting specifications: The attachment lens has a 43mm thread on the lens side, 49mm on the front (for filters), The simple clamping device is suitable for lens diameters of 52-67mm, but you are certainly better off with a lens adapter ring.Pro
- Relatively cheap (compared to a macro lens)
- easy assembly
- very good results possible (depending on the person behind the lens)
- easy
Contra
- Can only be used with longer focal lengths
- Clamping device seems a little rickety
- except for the springs in the clamping device and the glass lenses, everything is made of plastic
Recommended if you want to go close by once in a while.
We use the thing with Canon EOS (APS size). Depending on the lens used, terrific macros are created. For example, together with a 200 macro zoom or the Canon 100 macro.
The additional magnification almost always requires the use of a tripod because of depth of field and cropping (e.g. 50-centime coin format-filling). Sometimes serial exposures are sufficient.Pro
- Very good price-performance ratio
- Amazing picture quality. The photo shows much that is hidden from the eye.
- Adapter rings can also be used instead of the variable clamp.
- Variable clamp allows mounting on different lenses
- Small and light weight.
Contra
- Mounting with clamp is not beyond doubt.
Works as it should
I found the caps difficult to remove, especially the front one. Tip: don't push the cap all the way in as it becomes almost impossible to remove without a tool to pry it off and the plastic of the cap marks very quickly, even with your fingernails. One small problem: the cleaning product included in the kit had leaked into the packaging... no damage, but a bit surprising when you open the box.
Pro
- Light
- Good optical quality
- Cleaning product and cloth included
Contra
- A little limited in terms of compatible diameters
- Hard-to-remove plugs
- Cleaning product container not watertight
great addition to macro photos
Pro
- ease of use
- good magnification
- quality lens
Contra
- can fall off if you have a filter if not careful
Cheap way to macro world
horny
I've had this thing for 3 years, been to the Amazon and the Atlantic rainforest on countless expeditions and it's a really cool piece of equipment.
Super, have very good experience with the
Pro
- Cheap but you can do a lot with it
Top for macro photography
good product- good price and good delivery service, what more could you ask for
Tut was er soll
Top to make nacro without breaking the bank
Tamron 90mm macro + Raynox dcr 250
Pro
- Stronger magnification
Raynox macro
Everything is almost fine!
Excellent quality, highly recommend.
Very effective ring, flowers and so smaller part.
Pro
- Autofocus run well.
- Autofocus in a crisis well
Contra
- Autofocus fūr video circle driving good.
- Autofocus fūr video behind drive focus off.
A high imaging scale is achieved.
Pro
- Quickly attached to the lens with the snap lock.
- Good image quality with a good lens.
Contra
- Against switching off in the marginal pond was a minimum focal length with my APSC camera.
- of 100mm KB is required.
Cheap and good
Need the attachment lens on the Panasonic FZ1000 - works well, mounts quickly on suitable lenses. Vignettes at wide angle, optical quality is good and delivers good, usable images.
Pro
- Good for extreme macros
For the macro fans
Also very suitable for focus tacking
Pro
- Easy to use
- High quality of the recordings
Good and inexpensive close-up lens
The ring with the close-up lens can be attached to the lens very quickly and easily. If you want to remove the lens from the retaining ring, it is a bit more tedious.
You can get very close to the subject. I have already been able to take various photos of flowers and insects. With certain insects, such as butterflies, it is difficult to get close.
You have to practise, practise, practise focusing.
Nevertheless, I would buy the lens again.Pro
- Easy to assemble
- Cheap
- Super macro shots
Contra
- You have to get very close to the
- You have to practise focusing
Would buy the part again
Very good attachment lens, but if you work freehand instead of with a macro rail & tripod, it means practice..practice practice.
Pro
- Quality of the images
- Price
Contra
- Without rail and tripod practise, practise, practise
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