Review by Graham Wilson for Raynox DCR 250 – Converter Rating:
I bought this for my Panasonic FZ28. Note you’ll also need the adaptor tube LA3 if you don’t already have it.
The lens works very well and gives about 3x more zoom than the Panazonic in Macro mode. With the Raynox DCR250 attached the focus is very tight – ignore what the camera says, it will focus at a range between 10cm and 12cm from the object. You’ll also get maximum macro at 18x zoom.
If you need a good quality macro lens to do close up photography this is an excellent add on and works well with the FZ28.
Review by George Lucas for Raynox DCR 250 – Converter Rating:
This super macro lens allows me to take pictures of insects close up.
Comes with a snap on adapter that can fit cameras with a 52 to 67mm. (Does not use the thread at all). The DCR-250 has a 43mm rear thread and a 49mm front thread. Usually priced around £10 to £30 (used to new).
Review by C. Sheppard for Raynox DCR 250 – Converter Rating:
I originally bought this lens to use with my Panasonic FZ-28 (with extender tube). On the FZ delivers crisp,very close up images (at 18x zoom) and does not reduce the quality of your camera lens too much (like other cheaper macro converters might). The DCR-250 gives a lovely creamy blur and pleasant bokeh.
One thing to be aware of is that the depth of field is VERY shallow with this lens, one slight tweak and it can go out of focus. Best to stop down the aperture as far as you can (F8 is as small as it gets on the FZ-28) to get greater depth of field. However if focus is found (usually easiest by focusing manually and then actually moving the camera forwards and backwards to fine tune)and held it delivers very good detail. I have got a shot of a hoverfly with this lens on my Panasonic and you can see all the lenses in it’s compound eye and all the hairs on it’s back. The colours reproduced are also very good.
In the absence of a proper macro lens on my DSLR (Nikon D40) I will be having fun with the Raynox on my Sigma 70-300mm lens this weekend… can’t wait.
Review by D Deacon for Raynox DCR 250 – Converter Rating:
Put it on almost any lens and see almost non-distored macro images with a nice bokeh. Using it on a Samsung GX20 (16-45 etc) or Canon 20D (105 EX Macro etc) gives excellent results for peanuts.
Review by ShoppingQuine for Raynox DCR 250 – Converter Rating:
The other reviewers have covered what you need to know. Another photographer recommended this lens to me when I was considering getting either macro filters or extension tubes.
I needed a macro lens for a homework module. First time out of the box I couldn’t ‘see’ anything! It didn’t make sense to have the lens on full zoom then get up really close to the subject. Once I’d figured it out what you see through the lens is pretty impressive.
You need great light as being so close to your subject you can cast a shadow. I’ve used it mainly outdoors for that reason. My homework was to learn hand-held macro using the rocking technique. I’ve put up 3 pictures and both used this method. It’s frustrating/fun in equal measure to use but I love it, plus it isn’t horrendously expensive compared to a prime macro lens.
(out of 10 reviews)
Review by Graham Wilson for Raynox DCR 250 – Converter
Rating:
I bought this for my Panasonic FZ28. Note you’ll also need the adaptor tube LA3 if you don’t already have it.
The lens works very well and gives about 3x more zoom than the Panazonic in Macro mode. With the Raynox DCR250 attached the focus is very tight – ignore what the camera says, it will focus at a range between 10cm and 12cm from the object. You’ll also get maximum macro at 18x zoom.
If you need a good quality macro lens to do close up photography this is an excellent add on and works well with the FZ28.
Review by George Lucas for Raynox DCR 250 – Converter
Rating:
This super macro lens allows me to take pictures of insects close up.
Comes with a snap on adapter that can fit cameras with a 52 to 67mm. (Does not use the thread at all). The DCR-250 has a 43mm rear thread and a 49mm front thread. Usually priced around £10 to £30 (used to new).
Review by C. Sheppard for Raynox DCR 250 – Converter
Rating:
I originally bought this lens to use with my Panasonic FZ-28 (with extender tube). On the FZ delivers crisp,very close up images (at 18x zoom) and does not reduce the quality of your camera lens too much (like other cheaper macro converters might). The DCR-250 gives a lovely creamy blur and pleasant bokeh.
One thing to be aware of is that the depth of field is VERY shallow with this lens, one slight tweak and it can go out of focus. Best to stop down the aperture as far as you can (F8 is as small as it gets on the FZ-28) to get greater depth of field. However if focus is found (usually easiest by focusing manually and then actually moving the camera forwards and backwards to fine tune)and held it delivers very good detail. I have got a shot of a hoverfly with this lens on my Panasonic and you can see all the lenses in it’s compound eye and all the hairs on it’s back. The colours reproduced are also very good.
In the absence of a proper macro lens on my DSLR (Nikon D40) I will be having fun with the Raynox on my Sigma 70-300mm lens this weekend… can’t wait.
Review by D Deacon for Raynox DCR 250 – Converter
Rating:
Put it on almost any lens and see almost non-distored macro images with a nice bokeh. Using it on a Samsung GX20 (16-45 etc) or Canon 20D (105 EX Macro etc) gives excellent results for peanuts.
Review by ShoppingQuine for Raynox DCR 250 – Converter
Rating:
The other reviewers have covered what you need to know. Another photographer recommended this lens to me when I was considering getting either macro filters or extension tubes.
I needed a macro lens for a homework module. First time out of the box I couldn’t ‘see’ anything! It didn’t make sense to have the lens on full zoom then get up really close to the subject. Once I’d figured it out what you see through the lens is pretty impressive.
You need great light as being so close to your subject you can cast a shadow. I’ve used it mainly outdoors for that reason. My homework was to learn hand-held macro using the rocking technique. I’ve put up 3 pictures and both used this method. It’s frustrating/fun in equal measure to use but I love it, plus it isn’t horrendously expensive compared to a prime macro lens.