Raynox MSN-202 vs DCR-250 on Canon G7

[daevon81]

Hi!

i'm new on this forum. sorry for my english but i'm italian and i don't speak it very well!

I'm looking for a close up lens for my canon G7. I found the raynox msn-202 and the dcr-250 but i don't understand which one of these is greater.

I need a better magnification power in order to take photos at maximun zoom as possible, primary to insects and secondary to some water bubbles. Which one you suggest me ?

There is something better instead of this two close up lens ?
Thank you in advance to all who response to me!!

DaEvoN

 

[daevon81]

anyone can help me ?

 

[Russel_Sprouts]

This page at the Raynox site addresses your specific question
and gives other info specific to use of their lenses with the Canon G7:
http://www.raynox.co.jp/english/digital/g7/index.htm
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In an nutshell,
Raynox DCR-250 is an 8-diopter lens with a 10.9cm working distance
Raynox MSN-202 is an 25-diopter lens with a 3.2cm working distance

Also, here are some relevant links (with example photos):

LensmateOnline - Canon A620-A610 Macro Samples
(comparison photos, including Raynox DCR-250)
http://www.lensmateonline.com/newsite/A620A610macro.html

Perpetual insect photo thread - Page 8 - Digital Camera Resource Page - Forums
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7296&page=8

Flickr RAYNOX DCR250
combined gallery (1500 shots) from uers who've tagged photos with this lens name
http://www.flickr.com/groups/raynoxdcr250/

Habla espanol?
Prueba de las lentes Raynox
http://macrofoted.blogspot.com/ ... ... 04/prueba-de-las-lentes-raynox.html

Flickr Discussing Experiments with 2 (stacked) raynox lens in RAYNOX DCR250

samples pics from stacked DCR-250 together with a DCR-150 to increase the magnification

http://www.flickr.com/groups/raynoxdcr250/discuss/72157594272533031/

Flickr Search raynox and msn-200
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=raynox+msn-200&page=2

Also, before you break out the lens and start shooting, you might as well download & install this freeware app:

CombineZ macro photo image stacking program increases DOF
http://www.hadleyweb.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/CZ5/combinez5.htm

Plenty more links out there. Search via google
" raynox macro site:forums.dpreview.com "
or just
" raynox macro "

 

[daevon81]

the problem is that i would like to mount this lens on canon g7 that have only 6 x optic zoom.

i can't find any samples with g7 and 250 or 202 lens ...

ps. what about canon 250d and 500d ... they are better against raynox ??

 

[Russel_Sprouts]

what about canon 250d and 500d ... they are better against raynox ??

I'm not qualified to offer a knowledgeable opinion on this, but one of the links I included above shows "apples-for-apples" comparison between the various lenses, including the canon 250d
http://www.lensmateonline.com/newsite/A620A610macro.html

No, the photos on THAT PARTICULAR PAGE were not shot using a G7.

The point is that all were shot with an identical camera, in controlled conditions. This presentation provides an execllent lens model vs model comparison.

i can't find any samples with g7 and 250 or 202 lens ...

Sigh. Please -- REcheck the links I posted.
(and read the discussions by Flickr people using the Raynox) lens

Flickr Search raynox and msn-200
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=raynox+msn-200
(I had already posted this link, but neglected to mention
that msn-200 and MSN-202 are different model #s for same lens)

a few photos tagged "g7 raynox macro":
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=g7%20raynox%20macro

sample Photos taken using G7 + DCR250 shown at the Raynox site:
(also shows samples for G7 _ MSN202 lens)
http://www.raynox.co.jp/comparison/digital/comp_psg7.htm

Test G7 mit Raynox MSN-202:
http://www.mineralienatlas.de/forum/index.php?topic=12723.msg122380

the problem is that i would like to mount this lens on canon g7
that have only 6 x optic zoom

What??? Maybe we have a language barrier?
I don't understand the reason for your worry/concern.

As shown on the Raynox site (and elsewhere) clearly both MSN-202 and DCR-250 are compatible with the G7

 

[daevon81]

Russel, thank you really so much for links and help ... !!!! you rocks!!

i just ordered the DCR-250 and i hope it will be a great purchase.
I will review the lens when it arrived.

I bought the DCR-250 because the MSN-202 have a DOF to much higher for my opinion, as checked on your links.

Thank you again

DaEvoN

 

[Russel_Sprouts]

I bought the DCR-250

Great! I look forward to seeing your macro photos!

 

[VivikPhoto]

Hi i read a lot article here in this website and helped me a lot, I bought a Raynox 250 , I love it,

I am still learning , Now I am waiting for the spring time in KS to enjoy more the outdoors macro Photo ;-)

I will try to post photos here later this week.