Moab Man's Magnified Macro

[Moab Man]

@Chayelle Raynox also offers a 5x magnification. The advantage over stacking would be cost, weight, and you're not losing all the light through stacked lenses. Shooting at an aperture of f/64 is already tough on light.

However, it's not a criticism of stacking lenses. There are pro's and con's to each method.

 

[Chayelle]

@Chayelle Raynox also offers a 5x magnification. The advantage over stacking would be cost, weight, and you're not losing all the light through stacked lenses. Shooting at an aperture of f/64 is already tough on light.

[MENTION=11881]Moab Man[/MENTION] Yes, I lose a lot of light when using close up filters, or rings, or stacking...
and it all becomes very heavy. Plus, lots of space in my bags, when I could slip this in a pocket...
lightweight has become a word with a whole new meaning over the years...

 

[coolbus18]

Yeah lighting is a challenge.I'm gonna try some 3mm fiber optic lighting.Found some sources on e-bay. It should be doable for under $50 usd.. I've also been reading John Shaws ,Close Ups in Nature, which is an inspiration. Yeah everything has pros and cons , Yes weight can be a problem but I use a rail mount with lens support and I pay attention to tripod leg placement. I love the process. Enjoy!

 

[Moab Man]

@coolbus18

Tell me about the book. Is it about technique, just pictures, etc...

 

[Chayelle]

How does this Raynox DCR-250 compare to the Canon 500D closeup lens?

 

[Moab Man]

I am not familiar with the 500D. However, it does appear to be a magnifier, but I can't find and clear definitive information.

 

[Chayelle]

Thanks... I will try to find out more about this.
I have the Nikon closeup filters, PN-11, PK's and I think the Canon 500D...
However, perhaps this Raynox would be most beneficial... hmmm

 

[Chayelle]

After a bit of looking around through some reviews, I believe the Raynox would be a good purchase for me...

 

[Scott Murray]

Finally got my first bug shot. A really patient Fish Fly that was willing to pose and allow me to nudge and re-position it.

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While laying in the grass chasing ants, and people in the park thinking I'm mental, I looked up and found a super tiny ant on a very tiny macro flower.

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Here is a colorful little bug that stayed real still for me. The moving in of the lens triggered a freeze response.


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Great photos I knew you would get it...

 

[Just-Clayton]

I am getting the same affects using the extension from a 105mm/f4 tamron 90mm.

 

[Scott Murray]

I am getting the same affects using the extension from a 105mm/f4 tamron 90mm.

I for one would love to see some examples (posted elsewhere not here) of this

 

[Just-Clayton]

I just posted a couple in macro. these were quick ones.

I for one would love to see some examples (posted elsewhere not here) of this

 

[Moab Man]

[MENTION=6495]Just-Clayton[/MENTION] Link please, didn't find them.

 

[Scott Murray]

@Just-Clayton Link please, didn't find them.

Here is the link - http://nikonites.com/macro/9707-post-your-macro-photos-here-post435281.html#post435281

 

[Vincent]

How does this Raynox DCR-250 compare to the Canon 500D closeup lens?

Normally they use one of 2 ways to describe the strenght of close focus lenses:

+2 diopters or 500 (=1000/2)
+4 diopters or 250 (=1000/4)

Generally they are used differently +2 for telephoto lenses and +4 for normal lenses, but there is no real restriction.
The 250 should focus at about 250mm and the 500 at 500mm.

The Canon 500D has double lenses to be optically as neutral as possible.
I`m planning on using it on the 70-200mm with a TC maybe.

It seems Raynox uses a completely different description.
DCR250 is +8 diopter, single lens, I found. Clearly Moab man is proving it really works if you put your mind to it.

 

[Chayelle]

Normally they use one of 2 ways to describe the strenght of close focus lenses:

+2 diopters or 500 (=1000/2)
+4 diopters or 250 (=1000/4)

Generally they are used differently +2 for telephoto lenses and +4 for normal lenses, but there is no real restriction.
The 250 should focus at about 250mm and the 500 at 500mm.

The Canon 500D has double lenses to be optically as neutral as possible.
I`m planning on using it on the 70-200mm with a TC maybe.

It seems Raynox uses a completely different description.
DCR250 is +8 diopter, single lens, I found. Clearly Moab man is proving it really works if you put your mind to it.

Good information. I was under the impression the 500 was the higher diopter
value than the 250. I do not know where I got that... mmmm

The 250 should focus at about 250mm and the 500 at 500mm.

I did not know this at all!!!

Clearly Moab man is proving it really works if you put your mind to it.

Yes, indeed!

Thank you, Vincent, for taking the time to share this!!

 

[Moab Man]

Here is a shot of a tiny cactus up close and personal.

 

[Scott Murray]

Here is a shot of a tiny cactus up close and personal.

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Very nice shot.

 

[Moab Man]

Very nice shot.

Plan to shoot more of this cactus. It has some great repeating patterns.

 

[Scott Murray]

Plan to shoot more of this cactus. It has some great repeating patterns.

Looks like a good subject.