Then we push you to a Raynox 250, but that is for another day LOL

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Don Kuykendall said:
I read a number of reviews and a few of them got deals where both the 150 and the 250 were included. They almost all said they liked the 150 better. 250 was harder to use handheld because of the narrow DOF. I can see that as a problem. Most said they worked better on longer zooms also.

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Just working with the Canon 500D some, I can see how the higher strength of the 250 could be a handful when trying to focus hand held. Just playing with the 500D, I'm now traveling with a tripod just to work out some shots.

Curious to see your results with the 150!


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Don Kuykendall said:
And while I am asking opinions of accessories. I have been shown the light on using graduated ND filters but the brand my friend uses are over $100 a piece. Are there any out there that don't cost an arm and a leg but still get good results? For use in cutting the bright light of the sky and leaving the landscape alone.
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I use Cokin filters. The advantage with the square filters is that you can adjust where you want to position the graduation (the filter can be raised or lowered within the filter holder). If you use screw on filters, you can't. The initial set up for square filters is expensive. You'd need a ring to screw onto the front lens (rings are sized by the diameter of your lens so each different sized lens would need its own ring), a filter holder, and possibly a hood. Plus the filter. The thing is Cokin makes ND graduated filters in a variety of colors so you can warm up the sky if you choose a filter with some color. Cokin makes some interesting special effects filters, too.
 
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Just for the record, here in a macro-rookie's hands, this is the Raynox 250 on my 70-300 VR... I was at 210 mm and fighting hard to get the focus on these little things (about 15-20 would cover my pinky nail). This was the cropped version... the 2nd pic is the uncropped. For $75.00? I'm thrilled!

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Moab Man said:
Don I missed this thread of your yesterday. If you flip through my postings/pictures you can read about my learning evolution using the Raynox. At the end of the thread, page 8, I have examples using the Raynox on my 70-300mm.

http://nikonites.com/project-365-an...d-macro.html?highlight=moab+man#axzz3abu4tM7v
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I just read your entire thread. Learned a few things I would be asking later. Shoot at the smallest aperture I can muster to get maximum DOF.

Focus by moving me instead of the focus ring. (I have had to do this in the past)

On a non moving object has anyone tried focus stacking?

My 150 should be here tomorrow so get ready for another group of photos.
 
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Don Kuykendall said:
On a non moving object has anyone tried focus stacking?
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I occasionally do that although I call it cheap trickery. ;)

When I have a very thin DOF, I shoot a burst because it is unavoidable I move slightly forward or backward while shooting. I then use layers and blend the best parts together. When needed.
 
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I wonder if the raynox 150 will be easier to use? Getting the littlest type critters intirely in focus is very tuff using my raynox 250! :)

Don Kuykendall said:
I just read your entire thread. Learned a few things I would be asking later. Shoot at the smallest aperture I can muster to get maximum DOF.

Focus by moving me instead of the focus ring. (I have had to do this in the past)

On a non moving object has anyone tried focus stacking?

My 150 should be here tomorrow so get ready for another group of photos.
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Bill16 said:
I wonder if the raynox 150 will be easier to use? Getting the littlest type critters intirely in focus is very tuff using my raynox 250! :)
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The 250 has is +8 diopter which becomes hard to find focus. I was shooting with my close-ups yesterday and stacked them to +10 diopter and had to put a coin next to my subject in order to even find it. And that was while using a tripod.
 
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I was using the Raynox 250 on top of the 105 micro af-d, and this little sucker was refusing to stay still or to stay in focus! Lol but it has to be the smallest web builder I've ever seen! Lol :)

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Don Kuykendall said:
I know how frustrating it can be to get focus even with my 40mm Macro sometimes. I am hoping the 150 will be a little easier on these tired old eyes.
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Bill16

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Is that a macro on DX or does it work like a 90mm macro on FX buddy? Because I have the 105mm micro, but I'm trying to avoid cropping, to get the most out of this awesome D800E as you know my friend! :)

As you have seen on the spider photo I'm needing a wider debth of field. So maybe next time I find that tiny spider I'll be able to finally get a good shot of it! Lol :)

Scott Murray said:
The DCR-250 on a 50mm prime acts close to a 90mm macro if that makes any sense.
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