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caledonia84
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 Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 9:24 pm Post subject: Budget Macro's |
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caledonia84 wrote:
Was playing with the NEX and my Helios 44M tried it with my Raynox DCR 150 surprisingly It performs quite well, not as good as my Fuji s100fs did with it but maybe I just need to learn to use it better.
NEX 5r + Helios 44M 58mm f2 + Raynox DCR 150
Madagascar Day Gecko by Caledonia84, on Flickr
South American Glass Wing by Caledonia84, on Flickr
Flora by Caledonia84, on Flickr
Alien Landscape by Caledonia84, on Flickr
Itsy Bitsy Bokeh by Caledonia84, on Flickr
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Current cameras
Sony A7riii, fuji x100t.
Lenses
M42 - Helios 44m x 2 44m-4, Helios 40 - 2, Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.8, Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, Soligor 400mm f6.3, Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.4 Soligor 300mm f5.6, pancolar, 50mm f1.8, Orestor 135mm f2.8.
OM - Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.4 x2
m39 - Jupiter 8 50mm f2
C/Y ML 50mm f1.4. DSB 28mm f2.8
Minolta MD - 35-70mm f3.5, Minolta 50mm f1.7 100mm f3.5.
Canon - 50mm f1.8, Elicar 90mm f2.5 macro
C Mount - Fujian 35mm f1.7
Fujica X - Porst 50mm f1.2, porst ww macro 28mm f2.8
Pentax K - Porst 50mm f1.4, Ricoh Rikenon 28mm f2.8.
Raynox DCR 150 & 250 |
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eddieitman
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| Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2013 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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eddieitman wrote:
These all look really good.
Seems like a nice setup
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caledonia84
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:09 am Post subject: |
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caledonia84 wrote:
Many thanks! Just received a Hoya 75 - 150mm zoom with a macro function, initial impressions combined with the Raynox is very good!
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Current cameras
Sony A7riii, fuji x100t.
Lenses
M42 - Helios 44m x 2 44m-4, Helios 40 - 2, Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.8, Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, Soligor 400mm f6.3, Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.4 Soligor 300mm f5.6, pancolar, 50mm f1.8, Orestor 135mm f2.8.
OM - Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.4 x2
m39 - Jupiter 8 50mm f2
C/Y ML 50mm f1.4. DSB 28mm f2.8
Minolta MD - 35-70mm f3.5, Minolta 50mm f1.7 100mm f3.5.
Canon - 50mm f1.8, Elicar 90mm f2.5 macro
C Mount - Fujian 35mm f1.7
Fujica X - Porst 50mm f1.2, porst ww macro 28mm f2.8
Pentax K - Porst 50mm f1.4, Ricoh Rikenon 28mm f2.8.
Raynox DCR 150 & 250 |
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SonicScot
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:00 am Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
Yeah the Raynox attachments are great, I use the 250 on the front of my Bokina. 
No1 is really nice.
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Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
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IAZA
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| Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:31 am Post subject: |
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IAZA wrote:
really like #1.
Helios is really budget lens. but raynox new is more expensive than old nikkor 55/3,5 or other brand
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caledonia84
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| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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caledonia84 wrote:
| SonicScot wrote: |
Yeah the Raynox attachments are great, I use the 250 on the front of my Bokina.
No1 is really nice. |
Had a look at your shots cracking stuff, especially liking the macros that Bokina could be just what I'm looking for!
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Current cameras
Sony A7riii, fuji x100t.
Lenses
M42 - Helios 44m x 2 44m-4, Helios 40 - 2, Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.8, Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, Soligor 400mm f6.3, Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.4 Soligor 300mm f5.6, pancolar, 50mm f1.8, Orestor 135mm f2.8.
OM - Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.4 x2
m39 - Jupiter 8 50mm f2
C/Y ML 50mm f1.4. DSB 28mm f2.8
Minolta MD - 35-70mm f3.5, Minolta 50mm f1.7 100mm f3.5.
Canon - 50mm f1.8, Elicar 90mm f2.5 macro
C Mount - Fujian 35mm f1.7
Fujica X - Porst 50mm f1.2, porst ww macro 28mm f2.8
Pentax K - Porst 50mm f1.4, Ricoh Rikenon 28mm f2.8.
Raynox DCR 150 & 250 |
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SonicScot
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Location: Scottish Highlands
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| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
| caledonia84 wrote: |
| SonicScot wrote: |
Yeah the Raynox attachments are great, I use the 250 on the front of my Bokina.
No1 is really nice. |
Had a look at your shots cracking stuff, especially liking the macros that Bokina could be just what I'm looking for! |
Thanks 
be warned, it doesn't come cheap 
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Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazsus/ Website http://garianphotography.co.uk/ |
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caledonia84
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| Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2013 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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caledonia84 wrote:
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really like #1.
Helios is really budget lens. but raynox new is more expensive than old nikkor 55/3,5 or other brand |
Yes got mine for £20 second hand, a real bargain if you ask me I noticed your Jumping spider avatar what set up are you using to capture that? Ive tried a few myself with an old bridge camera I've got + the raynox 150, was hoping to get better results with some MF lenses
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Current cameras
Sony A7riii, fuji x100t.
Lenses
M42 - Helios 44m x 2 44m-4, Helios 40 - 2, Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.8, Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, Soligor 400mm f6.3, Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.4 Soligor 300mm f5.6, pancolar, 50mm f1.8, Orestor 135mm f2.8.
OM - Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.4 x2
m39 - Jupiter 8 50mm f2
C/Y ML 50mm f1.4. DSB 28mm f2.8
Minolta MD - 35-70mm f3.5, Minolta 50mm f1.7 100mm f3.5.
Canon - 50mm f1.8, Elicar 90mm f2.5 macro
C Mount - Fujian 35mm f1.7
Fujica X - Porst 50mm f1.2, porst ww macro 28mm f2.8
Pentax K - Porst 50mm f1.4, Ricoh Rikenon 28mm f2.8.
Raynox DCR 150 & 250 |
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plasticmotif
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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plasticmotif wrote:
Sigma made a manual focus 50/2.8 lens that did 1:1.
I currently use it. It's fantastic.
Should be able to buy it anywhere online for less than $60 USD.
Looks like this:
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caledonia84
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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caledonia84 wrote:
great stuff! looks like the price is creeping up! but its the sort of thing I'm looking for, a dedicated macro so thanks for the heads up!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CONTAX-MM-Sigma-Macro-50mm-2-8-1-1-Macro-Mint-/400327426611?pt=UK_Lenses_Filters_Lenses&hash=item5d355fc233
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/caledonia84/
Current cameras
Sony A7riii, fuji x100t.
Lenses
M42 - Helios 44m x 2 44m-4, Helios 40 - 2, Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.8, Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, Soligor 400mm f6.3, Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.4 Soligor 300mm f5.6, pancolar, 50mm f1.8, Orestor 135mm f2.8.
OM - Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.4 x2
m39 - Jupiter 8 50mm f2
C/Y ML 50mm f1.4. DSB 28mm f2.8
Minolta MD - 35-70mm f3.5, Minolta 50mm f1.7 100mm f3.5.
Canon - 50mm f1.8, Elicar 90mm f2.5 macro
C Mount - Fujian 35mm f1.7
Fujica X - Porst 50mm f1.2, porst ww macro 28mm f2.8
Pentax K - Porst 50mm f1.4, Ricoh Rikenon 28mm f2.8.
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Lloydy
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:30 pm Post subject: |
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Lloydy wrote:
I read good things about the Raynox, are they better than the general dioptres that you can get? I've got a 1,2 & 4 but never tried them.
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caledonia84
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:48 pm Post subject: |
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caledonia84 wrote:
I had some general dioptres for my fuji, they were beyond useless, the Raynox lenses work well you just have to work within their limitations mainly shallow dof. I've seen people combine the 150 + 250 to get mega close but i wouldn't like to try that as I do all my macro stuff in the field so to speak and it would be to difficult to focus hand held, here's the raynox 150 on my old bridge camera worked really well on that I thought very usable when out and about and so easy just to snap on and off
Glaswegian Jumping spider (edit) by Caledonia84, on Flickr
I've heard Marumi do some nice dioptres though some very impressive results from them on flickr
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Current cameras
Sony A7riii, fuji x100t.
Lenses
M42 - Helios 44m x 2 44m-4, Helios 40 - 2, Mamiya Sekor 55mm f1.8, Super Takumar 50mm f1.4, Soligor 400mm f6.3, Zeiss Flektogon 35mm f2.4 Soligor 300mm f5.6, pancolar, 50mm f1.8, Orestor 135mm f2.8.
OM - Zuiko 50mm f1.8, Zuiko 50mm f1.4 x2
m39 - Jupiter 8 50mm f2
C/Y ML 50mm f1.4. DSB 28mm f2.8
Minolta MD - 35-70mm f3.5, Minolta 50mm f1.7 100mm f3.5.
Canon - 50mm f1.8, Elicar 90mm f2.5 macro
C Mount - Fujian 35mm f1.7
Fujica X - Porst 50mm f1.2, porst ww macro 28mm f2.8
Pentax K - Porst 50mm f1.4, Ricoh Rikenon 28mm f2.8.
Raynox DCR 150 & 250 |
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SonicScot
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Location: Scottish Highlands
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| Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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SonicScot wrote:
There's a variety of diopters they make http://www.raynox.co.jp/english/digital/d_slr/index.html
The 150 is a +4.8, my 250 is a +8, but they go up to +32 
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Gary
Currently active gear....
Sony a7
E-M1 Mkll
Rubinar 1000/10 + 2x matched extender
Tamron 500/8 55BB
Sigma 100-300/4
Vivitar Series 1.... 200/3, 70-210/3.5 (V1 by Kiron), 135/2.3, 105/2.5 macro, 90/2.5 macro (Bokina), 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro, 28-90mm f/2.8-3.5
Carl Zeiss.... 180/2.8, 135/3.5, 85/1.4, 35/2.4 Flektagon, 21/2.8 Distagon
Nikon.... 55/3.5 micro, 50/1.2
Elicar 90/2.5 V-HQ Macro
Zhongyi Speedmaster 85/1.2
Jupiter-9 85/2
Helios.... 58/2 44-3
Hartblei 45/3.5 Super-Rotator TS-PC
Zenitar 16/2.8 fisheye
Samyang 8/3.5 fisheye
Nodal Ninja 4, Neewer leveling tripod base
Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazsus/ Website http://garianphotography.co.uk/ |
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IAZA
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| Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2013 3:16 am Post subject: |
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IAZA wrote:
my avatar, the jumping spider was taken with Zenitar 50/1,7+extension tubes. I posted in gallery maybe 2 years ago
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