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First try with Raynox DCR 250

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gursharan-info
gursharan-info Regular Member • Posts: 132
First try with Raynox DCR 250
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A couple of days ago, I got my hands on a new Raynox DCR 250. Previously I used to shoot either with bare Oly 60mm or a combination of Kenko tubes as I mentioned in this thread.

The initial experience resonates with what a lot of folks have mentioned in this forum.

  • Better light loss as compared to similar magnification with extension tubes
  • No noticeable decrease in sharpness.
  • The Depth of Field is wafer thin now. 
  • Can no longer focus on distance with the diopter on. Needs some practice to get used to. 

It has been raining the whole weekend, so I couldn't go out in the garden for proper testing in the field. However, I got to test it thoroughly with some visitors indoors. Here are some initial picture shots I got with this combo.

All are processed with Lightroom. I am pleased with the results so far.

 gursharan-info's gear list:gursharan-info's gear list
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Olympus E-M1 II Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro Olympus 12-100mm F4.0 Olympus 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS +5 more
Comment & critique:
Please provide me constructive critique and criticism.
LeonardoV Regular Member • Posts: 196
Re: First try with Raynox DCR 250

Tripod-mounted or handheld?

 LeonardoV's gear list:LeonardoV's gear list
Olympus E-M1 II OM-1 Olympus Zuiko Digital 2.0x Teleconverter EC-20 Olympus Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter EC-14 Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro +3 more
gursharan-info
OP gursharan-info Regular Member • Posts: 132
Re: First try with Raynox DCR 250
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LeonardoV wrote:

Tripod-mounted or handheld?

All are handheld. 4th picture is using Ambient light, rest of them are with Godox V860 flash, Single Shot.

 gursharan-info's gear list:gursharan-info's gear list
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Olympus E-M1 II Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro Olympus 12-100mm F4.0 Olympus 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS +5 more
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