Why Every Macro Photographer Should Own a Raynox DCR-250

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[@MicaelWidell]

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[@JennyBardelaye]

@MicaelWidell Could this lens be great for a sony 35mm F1.8 on a Sony A7SII ? Thank you for your help !

[@HavasiP]

Using this with the Nikon P900 is a blast. I can go from shooting birds very far away to taking a macro photography of an insect in 10-20 seconds.

[@marxiewasalittlegirl]

So are you satisfied with your p900, I've heard many complaints about smaller sensor. I was thinking about p1000 Or something similar

[@HavasiP]

@@marxiewasalittlegirl Im very new to photography in general and this is my first more expensive camera (for me) other than a smartphone. So unfortunately I don't have much to compare to. For me as a beginner I'm very happy with it.

[@marxiewasalittlegirl]

@@HavasiP Well, I'm on the same boat as you then🙌🏽, thank you

[@kishascape]

@@ashwin2101 4K is overrated and so are your video skills if you think that’s actually a necessity. Also the P950 is the exact same thing but with RAW, 4k, and hotshoe.

[@rui7773]

@@marxiewasalittlegirl , tenho a P1000 + Raynox 250 é bom mas a qualidade de imagem não se compara a por exemplo uma Sl3 + 100mm macro canon e etc...

[@dougsmit1]

I did not see the Raynox improving the 85mm but would like to see the result at 2:1. The other question is how far you can go with long focus, large diameter lenses. I have done macro with a lot of tubes on a 600 just to prove it could be done. The Laowa 85 also works on tubes actually improving a bit since you gain a small amount of working distance. How does the Raynox affect working distance?

[@evsbichon]

Thank you Michael - very informative. I'm going to give the Raynox a try - somehow I think it will be good for a beginner to macro photography. One thing I am really interested to know where you got your grey, long-billed cap. Looks like it has an adjustment on the back. You are wearing it on the Best Macro Lens for BEGINNERS in 2022 video. Thank you.

[@MicaelWidell]

I got it for free from Irix Lens. It says Irix Lens on it. Perhaps email them and ask if you can buy or get one :)

[@stephenbarlow2493]

Good video. The Raynox DCR-250 is an excellent bit of kit and I highly recommended. Just one thing to note as others have pointed out, you do need to check lens combinations, as some lens designs don't work too well with close-up lenses. However, one thing macro photographers need to be aware of is that effective apertures using this and other close-up lenses vary from using a bare macro lens. So if you put this lens on say a 100mm macro lens, with the main lens set to infinity, you will get close to 1:1. If you have the aperture set to a nominal aperture of say f8 (be aware Nikon DSLRs show effective aperture, not nominal aperture, with coupled lenses) and take a photo with the Raynox DCR-250, with the main lens set at infinity. Then take a photo without the Raynox DCR-250, but the lens focused close to 1:1, for the same magnification, with the nominal aperture still at f8. You will end up with a different DoF. This is because the first combination will have an effective aperture of f8, whereas the second combination would have an effective aperture of f16. The reason for this is very simple. Close up lenses do NOT alter the amount of light getting to the sensor. Whereas if you use extension or lens focusing to focus to 1:1, your effective aperture will be close to 2 stops smaller than the nominal aperture. This effect, varies depending on focal length, magnification set on the main lens etc. What it means in practise is when using a powerful close-up lens like the Raynox DCR-250, for the same DoF at high magnification, you need to stop down a bit more, to get the same DoF as you would focusing this close with a macro lens' native close-focus or extension. This is why if you compare a photo taken with the Raynox at f8 to get to 1:1 and then compare it to the same native 1:1 ability of the macro lens set to 1:1 without the Raynox, also at f8, that the one taken with the Raynox will appear sharper. It's because the native 1:1 on the macro lenses, will have an effective aperture of f16 as opposed to f8 with the first combination. Meaning there will be diffraction softening on the bare macro lens focused natively to 1:1, but not much at all on the same lens at infinity with a Raynox DCR-250 attached, where the effective aperture would be f8. This is the reason that many people complain about the lack of DoF when using a using a powerful close-up lens like the Raynox DCR-250. To overcome this problem, just stop down more when using the Raynox DCR-250. It can be a difficult habit to break. Where with your 100mm macro, you wouldn't usually stop down more than f11 to avoid diffraction softening. But with a Raynox DCR-250, you might want to stop down to up to f22.

[@MicaelWidell]

Aha, very interesting! I learned something new today! Thank you. Might be the reason I perceive the Raynox shots as sharper.

[@stephenbarlow2493]

@@MicaelWidell It's not widely known. I actually discovered it myself by chance. I've owned a Canon MP-E 65mm for about 15 years, but started using the Canon 100mm L macro with a Raynox DCR-250 as it was more versatile. The limitation of the MP-E 65mm is that 1:1 is the minimum magnification, so if you come across a butterfly etc, you can't frame it and have to switch lenses, then you get pollen on the sensor. I photographed some Leaf-cutter bees, and whilst the images were very sharp, the DoF was a bit limited. So I did some tests, and found I had to stop the 100mm + DCR-250 down to f22, to get the same DoF I got at f11 on the MP-E 65mm. I then had a discussion online with several macro experts about this, including Lord V, Brian Valentine. I was proposing that because there is no loss of light with a close up lens, that the effective aperture is actually about 2 stop less than with a macro lens that focuses to the same magnification natively. Most said that they had not thought about it, but due to well known optical principles, it is almost certainly correct. It certainly went against all my intuition to use f22, which would normally result in horrible diffraction softening.

[@stephenbarlow2493]

@@psy007 The results only look sharper, because the effective aperture is wider, 2 stops at 1:1, but the DoF is shallower. Likewise, it is only brighter, because the effective aperture is 2 stops wider. I think if you got to 1:1 by putting the DCR-250 on a 100mm macro set to infinity to get 1:1, and then without the Raynox, set the lens to f5.6, you would get roughly the same sharpness, exposure settings and DoF on both set ups. The DCR-250 is also useful to own, because it works even on the macro lens to get more magnification and can be used on a wide variety of lens. They only don't work well on wide angle lenses and superzooms, where you are likely to get a lot of vignetting.

[@TheCruisinCrew]

I have this lens and so far it's one of the best add-ons I have in my kit. I wonder if anyone ever tried to use 2 of them stacked... ;)

[@MicaelWidell]

I have heard it works pretty well, but never tried it myself.

[@RadBudaspectrum-photography]

This lens is mad!!! I bought it, your test had a final word in the purchase. :) Even, taking shots with autofocus is easier. Love it.

[@wolfamri]

Thanks for the comparison! I love the Raynox DCR250, but it is super interesting to see the the results in this comparison 👌

[@2bsure]

I use the Raynox 250 on my Panasonic Lumix FZ82 bridge camera and get fantastic results. Best piece of kit I have purchased in ages.

[@Beatsy]

With a couple of extra adapters, the DCR-250 makes an excellent, compact tube lens for infinity corrected microscope objectives. So it's useful in extreme macro too. Edit. Those sets of filter adapters never contain a 43mm one, step up or down. You'll always need one if using the DCR as a tube lens.

[@TomeRodrigo]

So it should work well with mitutoyo? What kind of mm raynox gives you on extension tubes? Can it give you 200mm if you put it in a certain distance from sensor? As 200mm would be optimal. Have you heard about new Novoflex MICRO-TUBE M26?

[@cesurkarakus209]

I have a bridge camera and want to get into macro photography. Raynox clip-on lens is quite expensive for me ($70 + $30 for shipping). Thinking of buyin lg a Vivitar close-up Filter set but my Bridge camera doesn't have a filter thread on the lens. Will it work if I tape the close-up filter to my lens with double-sided tape? Do I have any options? :(

[@fishhuntcampcook]

I cant figure a way to step down from 72mm to 43mm. Can anyone help. Id prefer to screw it on vs the snap on setup..

[@kaishef]

Hi, i have a sigma 105 macro. i want a 2x magnification. do you suggest a raynox filter or sigma teleconverter 2x. what is the pos and cons of each solution?

[@staiain]

I wonder if this would work on my fuji 150-600mm ø82 somehow with some macgyver solution

[@luisa9628]

Have you tried any Medium Format macro photography with a digital back? I've seen some for the Mamiya 645. With the giant sensor size, the diffraction limit doesn't start to kick in till ~f64. It might make stacking much easier. You could use a MF lens as a tube lens and an infinity corrected microscope objective and pretty much get any magnification between 1x and 100x. Just a theory of course, I've never tried it. Don't know if the image circle is large enough.

[@martinhermann]

Thank you for this video! I have been using the Reynox 250 attachment lens for a very long time and have achieved many fantastic results with it. For this low price, it's a really good investment!

[@DavidBrown-if8vn]

I agree. I viewed this as a magnifying filter but bought it just to see how it was. Great purchase. No focal distortion. Glad I have it.

[@photosbyjames_]

Hi micael, do you have a video on which one to get 150 vs 250?

[@bartvandamme7068]

Awesome video, and I will definitely be looking into this piece of kit. When I look up filter ring adapters, however, I see in the reviews that some users have had problems with removing the adapter, even having to destroy their ND filter to be able to separate the adapter and filter. Any experiences with this?

[@MicaelWidell]

This can happen with any filter. Every experienced photographer will have had situations like that. The secret trick is to use a rubber band to screw it off.

[@silviocalzone6958]

What's the effective magnification when using a macro lens at 2x magnification and the raynox dcr-250.

[@MicaelWidell]

Depends on the lens. But on average maybe 3x-4x

[@TheThing_0]

Its main problem is that it does not work well with some lenses and you can't predict it. I use it with the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro and I can't open the aperture wider than f/11. Coma, blurry image, chromatic abberations. I also heard about the same problem with other lenses (unfortunately I don't remember which exactly). Probably depends of the optical scheme.

[@MicaelWidell]

Oh I didn’t know that. Anyone else with this lens who has the same issue?

[@brucefulton]

@@MicaelWidell Yeah, I have the sigma 105 and there is vignetting. I've had the 250 across a few cameras and lenses and just haven't used it much. I find myself either going with a telextender or extension tubes.

[@blakemarshall6374]

When you say any telephoto lens? Could you put this on a 300mm f4?? Or a 150-400? Can you use it in conjunction with a Tele converter say a 1.4 Tele converter 60mm macro & the DCR? Sorry if this is a stupid question I’m still learning

[@kowkl]

Micael Widell I would like to know will this DCR-250 reduce the distance between the lens and insects you are shooting ?

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes it will. To get more magnification you need to sacrifice working distance, no matter what lens you use.

[@DavidH-fz8ky]

The Raynox MSN-202 provides greater magnification than the DCR-250. I attached an MSN-202 to an OM System 90mm F3.5 Macro IS Pro lens on an OM-1 body. Many separate shoots of 99 bracket images at the minimum OM-1 focus alteration step between images produce a magnified maximum final image size. Unfortunately, they also consistently produced washed-out and poorly focused results. Removing the MSN-202 reduced maximum image size but resolved those two issues. I can overcome the darkening associated with extension tubes, but cannot achieve complete success with the MSN-202 deficiencies. Shooting in RAW increases workload and storage demands, but might (only might) resolve the washed-out appearance. The focusing issue is impossible to resolve and IMHO sharp focus is by far the highest priority in macro photography. Any explanations or advice welcomed, please. PS - One thing is for sure: the prices of these Raynox products vary considerably. Shop with care if you wish to avoid paying up to almost double the cheapest price brand new.

[@TienTran-bi1jv]

I used raynox 250 with my 35-100mm lens in 4/3 which is like 70-200mm. Do you know the magnification at 200mm plus raynox 250? I wonder if it's 2:1 magnification. I see people get image of insect that close to the eyes. But when I use 200 with raynox. I didn't get that magnification like bigger bug. I wonder if I should buy a laowa macro lens or not

[@guitar_md]

Inspired me to get one. Thanks! Very funny setup I'm using right now: An Industar 50-2 with a 35.5mm - 52mm step up ring, a Vivitar 2x teleconverter, a Pomiya 36-90mm helicoid adapter, and the Raynox 250. I'm actually very impressed with this. My main macro lenses are a Vivitar 55mm f2.8 and a Kiron 105mm f2.8, but the Industar with the Helicoid adapter is giving them a run for their money. The 2x teleconverter and Raynox 250 are just icing on the cake. But very, very impressive. And since the Industar is so light, being this tiny pancake lens, even with the helicoid fully extended, *and* with the teleconverter and the Raynox, it still feels like it's less than half the weight of my Kiron 105mm macro lens. I'm using it on a Lumix GH2 body. It looks absolutely ridiculous. And I love it.

[@ohmimprovement5767]

I have the dcr250 and the dcr150 that's reversed on a tube for microscope objectives. Love the 250!!

[@NikiNoe]

What do you think about combining the Raynox with Extensiontubes/a macroring? I am currently dabbeling with macro on my Fuji X-T30ii with the 18-55mm kit-lens and a Fuji macroring but I would like to get a little closer.

[@channeldumb4929]

Hi sir, im having an alpha 200 song dslr, Now A mount lens arent available on market... Will Raymox 250 help me for macro photography??

[@maxvain]

And you keep autofocus! So with cameras with focus shift in body... You don't need to have rails etc... This is superb. And will push me towards buys the Sigma AF 105mm macro instead of the Laowa MF 100mm 2x macro

[@gregpruitt1647]

Question. In this video, you are photographing dead insects. With the very short focus distance you are using, how do you photograph them with scaring them away before getting the shot?

[@MicaelWidell]

I have some advice in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYC5maZqe9iXoLM

[@UnluckyNewbie]

Micael, hello! How about Canon R7 + RF 100-400 (really light with good image quality at 400mm) with Raynox DCR 150 or 250?

[@CarlosJimenez-bw4lw]

Thanks for the video. Any questions worth the Nikon Z 24-200 67mm lens? thank you

[@cours458]

Hello, I just tried 3 focus staking stacks of a flower's pistil with the raw lens, the lens + a raynox dcr-250 and the lens + a raynox msn 202. weirldy even tho I get more magnification with the bonette, the stack without any bonette has more detail than the ones with more magnification. is that normal?

[@ernesto_creativo]

I use the raynox 250 on my Pansonic fz2000 bridge camera for macro stacking at 480mm!!! I guess the magnification is beyond 2:1!!! Incredible!!! 😂😂😂 This combination beats my Fuji X-T2/Tamron 90mm 1:1 combination in magnification and sharpness with not moving targets!!! 😊😅

[@shajinnambiar2000]

Hi i have canon 5dm3 now planning to move to mirrorless. Should I go with Sony a74 and 90mm or r6ii with rf 100mm . Kindly advice. A74 33mp while r6ii 24

[@JavierMorenoX]

Hi great video, what would be the experience with a lens like Sone Fe 100-400? Could it be adaptable? Any real use for this type of lens? As it has already a nice magnification it could be a great combination. Thanks

[@letszoomit365]

Tack för denna videon 🙏 Har funderat i över ett år på att köpa just denna lins men det har inte blivit av. Men snart så tror jag minsann att jag kommer få tummen ur och slå till ☺👍

[@pamlendt5037]

Can this be used on AF-S Micro Nikkor 40 mm 1:28 G

[@MicaelWidell]

Probably

[@perigee1275]

I got one for my Laowa 65mm. It does work but only at very close range. It's not really practical to use.

[@justletmesigninokthx]

Your tanks contain a wonderful collection of fish, maybe they need a snack or somethihng.

[@TLK22]

On my Sony 90mm macro I see the ring but I purchased step down rings to see if having more space between the lenses will help.

[@ajchiraggowda5190]

use Techart PRO Autofocus Adapter with macro manual lens with sony camera ( i love ur work from INDIA)

[@boatdetective]

This sounds like it is the same as the Canon 250D doublet macro screw on. The Canon unit is quite nice (though I just don't use it enough).

[@perigee1275]

Thank you for the info on the Raynox. Can you recommend the best way to use it with the Laowa 65mm macro, step down rings or the clip on?

[@jessiehudson3857]

Way to go! This channel needs Promo`SM!!!

[@fromia1]

Would be interesting to know how the performance is if you start stacking multiple Raynox's. Also maybe compare that to a Laowa 2x-5x.

[@xcruell]

Thats really funny, because two days ago i thought about getting a Raynox instead of a expensive macro lens. Im currently using a reversed vintage lens with 3d printed extension tubes

[@vtgrphy3907]

I just bought this lens. I gave it some test shots on a ruler first. I was so surprised both my 100mm macro lens and 70-300mm lens (at 300mm) gave me the exact same image. I thought one would magnify more than the other, but no.

[@oddsman01]

Sorry if I missed it, but does the Raynox reduce the minimum focus distance?

[@IMANGHAFOORI]

what if we attach two raynoxes using a coupler ring?

[@MicaelWidell]

Then you get even more magnification :)

[@photoapeal]

Just now getting into some more serious MACRO photography, I'm normally a bird and wildlife photographer so seems like a natural transition. Just purchased this Raynox DCR-250 lens to complement my Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 with the 67 mm filter thread. I also looked into a diffuser and contacted AK Diffuser about purchasing theirs. I already own a Canon 600EX-RT flash, we will see if this is a good setup or not. This video confirmed my suspicion that I needed the Raynox DCR-250 for the type of photo's I want to achieve.

[@kishascape]

I just use the canon 250d and 500d diopter lenses for macro.

[@heinz4841]

Can't use it on my 60mm M.Zuiko

[@MicaelWidell]

You can. Just get the proper step down ring.

[@anotherperspective3076]

Hey Micael: Did you use same aperture at 4:31 ? Or do you remember what apertue you used? Best regards, Jens

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes I used f/8 in both photos. Also all other settings were the same.

[@anotherperspective3076]

@@MicaelWidell thank you!:)

[@ryanandrews5507]

How did you connect this to the Laowa 85mm ?

[@MicaelWidell]

step down ring from the laowa lenses 46mm to the raynox 43mm

[@resatemrearici]

What is the magnificition of DCR 250?

[@gombau]

Hi Micael 👋🏻 I've got an Olympus OM E-M10 Mark IV with an M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro. Do you know if the Raynox DCR-250 works with this lens? I try to see how can I attach to the lens but in the Raynox web page it's not clear... Thanks in advance a thanks for all your work

[@MicaelWidell]

It works great. You get 1.65x magnification and very sharp photos. I have several videos I made this summer where I use this combination

[@gombau]

Perfect!!!! @@MicaelWidell Thanks for your response

[@dedskin1]

No you are loosing light , its equivalent to getting your aperture down , but for macro that is not a bad thing , you get a bit deeper focus , but you can also get your lens further from your sensor and get same results without it , or you can remove the front element of your lens and do it that way . Lots of ways to do it .

[@meditationdaily1129]

Does that work with Sony 90mm ?

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes

[@Bautaen202]

Got it just a few weeks ago. Haven't testet it out that much yet. But love it so far for my use.👍🙏😁 Nice video and explanation 😎

[@mexmax1657]

Can you estimate, how much magnification I would get with this thing on my Laowa 100 2.8 @2x Magnification? Thinking about buying either this because its cheap or getting the 25mm 2.5-5x

[@MicaelWidell]

Not sure but probably at least 3x, maybe even 3.5

[@mexmax1657]

@@MicaelWidellThanks. :) Ordered it now.

[@HinnerkMusic]

Hey micael! Did you also have a chance to test the Raynox msn 202? That one has even more magnification, but less working distance. I would like to know what you think about that one. 😊

[@MicaelWidell]

Wow that one looks pretty extreme. Didn't know about it before you wrote this comment. Might try it some day, but honestly it sounds a little too extreme to be of practical use

[@HinnerkMusic]

@@MicaelWidell thanks for the fast reply! I use the DCR-250 on top of an DCR 150 on a canon rfs 18-150 lens and I really love that combination for handheld outdoor macro photography. It is really sharp. But for automated focus stacking I want more magnification, so I ordered the msn 202 and I am really eager to try it 😊

[@bgrzesiak5996]

The lack of depth of field control makes BOTH images just not sharp enough to do anything with.

[@MicaelWidell]

Lack of DOF is an inherent property of macro photography

[@bgrzesiak5996]

@@MicaelWidell indeed it is. But you're spending time selliing an adpater that really doesn't supply images that are usable. Can't imagine selling large prints of any of the examples you show. If you can't get dpeth of field for enough shaprness, what's the point? To sell Raynox filters on your channel?

[@guybob548]

Moved up the list to the top! The question about the step down rings affecting field of view have kept me from making the move on this.

[@gaborkiss1425]

Hi, can this be clamped on a lens with damaged (bent) filter thread? Thank you!

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes I think it should be possible

[@gaborkiss1425]

@@MicaelWidell Thank you!

[@Nigel-nar53]

I've often thought about getting one of these.I think you've convinced me to give one a try...... 👍

[@unclebuck5957]

Great video going to buy one today thank you for the great photos. Going to use your link

[@simonarthurs2126]

Can you use this with a 100mm macro lens ? And what about a 100-400 zoom….

[@MicaelWidell]

Sure. You can use it with any lens. But with a 100-400 you can get some vignetting

[@simonarthurs2126]

How about my 100mm macro lens with extension tubes?

[@scottabergermd]

❤ terrific video. Thank you. I just purchased the exact product for my canon R5 paired with my 100 RF f/2.8 macro lens from canon. I put the lens on exactly as you specified. I cannot get the camera to focus through this lens whatsoever. What could be wrong? It focuses using the native RF macro lens perfectly.

[@MicaelWidell]

Hmm not sure never used it on that lens. Perhaps the camera gets confused by the added magnification. Try if manual focus works better. Also beware that with this filter you will have a very very limited focusing range at very small distances - you will not be able to focus more than a few centimeters away from the lens.

[@alexs7691]

Does it produce any vignetting with the Laowa 90mm? (So would the Laowa 85mm be better here?)

[@MicaelWidell]

I haven’t tried it with the Laowa 90mm but I do not think it should produce any vignetting at high magnification.

[@rgarrettphoto]

Does it work with the pope shield?

[@o.s.7317]

Thank you very much for this hint 👍

[@declanb6985]

Thank you for sharing your info about this lens! I will definitely be picking one up. The thought of being able to take any lens (>50mm) I have and be able to focus closer is very exciting! Makes my kit much more effective!

[@Krrypton]

I was about to ask what about using it with a "proper" macro lens... then you answered that at 3:50. I have a Nikon 105mm (AF-D), so I guess if it doubles the magnification of an 85mm lens, I should have no problem with it.

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes you should get to around 2x magnification

[@alanalain4884]

Hi, where did you get that lens ? The Amazon product page you link to shows a bunch but not the one you have in hand at the begining of the video. Do you have an exact product link wihich would take us to that exact 49mm you hold at 0.05. Thank you.

[@MicaelWidell]

Well, the product is called Raynox DCR-250. You should be able to find it on Amazon if you search for it. It looks a bit different on the images on Amazon though because they show it with the clip that comes with it.

[@alanalain4884]

@@MicaelWidell Thank you for your reply Micael. It could be my mistake as watching your video more, I see it's not 49mm both sides, the other side seems to be 43mm and hold with the clip. I just got a used Sony Rx1R and I was wondering if it would fit on it with the thread placement the Rx1 has... Best.

[@alanalain4884]

@@MicaelWidell following my reply to yours, I'm not sure the clamp can be used with the Rx1R. I may have to get the step down rings set you show to step dow from 49mm (The RX1R filter thread size) to 43mm to mount it. Hope it won't make the whole too heavy for the lens...

[@LasseLarsson_euro]

Nu ska det handlas, inspirerande!

[@tt-ew7rx]

This completely screws up any IS scheme you have, which is the only disadvantage. Best with a tripod or beanbag support.

[@MicaelWidell]

IS will be screwed up in all high magnification macro photography either way. Watch my video about IBIS in macro photography.

[@nickpadget]

Is the idea of the raynox to attach it to a macro lens? Or just a normal lens?

[@MicaelWidell]

You can attach to both. In both cases it will give you greater magnification and shorter minimum focusing distance.

[@nickpadget]

@@MicaelWidell awesome, understood, thanks

[@halimrahman]

I can proudly say that I also have this DCR 250. It worked with my 35mm f/1.8 :-) Btw, what is the model of the last Sony camera that you used to capture the water droplet?

[@MicaelWidell]

Sony ZV-1

[@StefanHoppipolla]

Another great video. If i understood right, the raynox works best if i set the lens to infinite focus? So if i use the laowa 2:1 100mm it wouldnt work if i set the lens to 2:1 the reach a magnification of 3:1?

[@MicaelWidell]

To get the maximum magnification with a Raynox you should also set the max magnification on your lens. The Raynox merely magnifies what your lens sees, you can see it is a cropping tool of your lens picture. With a 100mm 2:1 lens you should get at least 3x magnification with a Raynox added.

[@keddyphotoeclecticphotogra6120]

Will using the Raynor increase or decrease working distance? I enjoy your videos…great resource. Thanks.

[@MicaelWidell]

In general you get decreased working distance when you add magnification. This is the case here as well. When you shoot at 2x magnification you generally have a working distance if just 4-7 cm no matter what lens you use.

[@sven9r]

I blindly bought the step up step down set and I still cannot mount my raynox to the 85mm. 0:19 you are using a 43-46 ring, is that correct?

[@MicaelWidell]

Don’t remember. Just check the front thread diameter on your lens and the back thread diameter on the raynox, and get that ring. Don’t remember the numbers.

[@Pinball024]

I have one and love it. Well worth $71.

[@sydlobo]

i have the laowa 85 macro but I dont know if i need a step up ring or step down ring to fit the raynox dcr250.

[@LavieduMiel]

i have the same laowa and face the same probleme... but nobody answer your question. i think i need a step down from 46 to 43mm... but can't find a ring like that anywhere ! have you got an answer to your question elsewhere ?

[@sydlobo]

@@LavieduMiel this is what i got and works fine "46mm to 43mm Step-Down Ring Filter Adapter,"

[@LavieduMiel]

@@sydlobo thank you i finaly find one on amazon...

[@nicksavage4763]

The Irridescent Green Beetle Shot is Great 🎉

[@rgarrettphoto]

Great video Micael. Have you managed to get this lens working with the pope shield? Thanks

[@MicaelWidell]

Haven't tried. But I think there is a special variant of pope shield optimized for DCR-250.

[@dluffy684]

What kind of magnification do you reach when you use it with the Samyang 135?

[@MicaelWidell]

I didn't measure it , but you can get an idea from the sample photo. The bug is around 1 cm wide and I shot it on a full frame camera.

[@ThePandaPhotographer]

Any lens? Is seems to have a small thread count to me.

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes and I explained in the video how to put it on any lens

[@davidclode3601]

Excellent, thank you.

[@shishirdholakia3948]

how would this work on that 200-600mm you have behind you?

[@MicaelWidell]

Not sure, might try it some day

[@user-ub9tu3xr78]

It costs £90 !

[@SICKFREDO]

is fart sharp

[@JRodPhotoArt]

Love your work Micael, keep it up!

[@xnamkcor]

Him: "This lens costs 70 dollars". Me: "Oh, that's not cheap". Him: "So it's not expensive". Me: *Buys a microscope for 80 dollars.

[@MicaelWidell]

Hehe. When I say cheap I mean compared to buying a macro lens.

[@xnamkcor]

@@MicaelWidell Someday I'll have the money to find out what a proper Macro lens does. For now I guess I'll have to get by with my spacers, reversers, and microscope.

[@ghaithalom6941]

since you did the test, do edge test, on your way, let the test be perfect. Otherwise we think you hid something and that it was sponsored!

[@MicaelWidell]

Think what you want. I honestly don’t care if you think it is sponsored

[@SinaFarhat]

Fint! Ha en trevlig vecka!

[@ajcaiado1]

Thanks for this video. You should do a similar one but in nature, photographing insects and other moving animals. It would be very interesting to watch your technique in focusing moving animals, using your Lawoa with and without the Raynox. Looking forward to that!

[@MicaelWidell]

I might do that next summer. However there are like a hundred videos where I am outdoors doing macro photography, and it wouldn’t look very different if I used a raynox :)

[@RedmiNotepro-sm9si]

With big magnification I fill pain with depth of field

[@tiltil9442]

It is what it is.

[@scarecrowlegend452]

can i add that Raynox on a tamron 90 macro lens ? gonna give me more magnification ?

[@MicaelWidell]

Yes you can add it on any telephoto lens