Raynox DCR 250 Possibly the Greatest Macro Conversion Lens?

All About The Raynox DCR-250, Macro-Scan 2.5x Super Macro Conversion Lens, with Snap-on Universal Mount for 52mm to 67mm Filter Diameters.

I first got this lens thinking that i would be able to get some insect close ups with it. But the raynox 250 seriously has a very short depth of field. This along with the issues of the camera not being able to auto focus with the lens on and also the range needed to get good close up shots make it pretty much impossible. I would greatly recommend using a tripod when using this lens as any slight movement would throw the image out of focus due to the short depth of field. All in all however i am pretty happy with the quality of the lens itself. In the right hands it'll probably be able to provide some really high quality, interesting and clear macro shots.

Pros:
Cheaper than most macro lenses/filters
Nice and high magnification
Easy to install and store
Fits most lenses
Can produce some high quality images

Cons:
Very short depth of field
Confuses auto focus so manual focus needed
Tripod required to get really good shots
Almost impossible to get a good clear shot of a moving subject (depth of field problem again)
Lens has to practically touch the subject to get best magnification

The lens includes a snap-on universal mount suitable for 52mm to 67mm filter size.The Raynox DCR-250 Super Macro lens obtains the maximum macro magnification power when set at the most telephoto position of zoom lens. The lens is made of high index optical glass elements which produce rich and razor sharp image. 49mm Front filter size 2G/3E Hi-Index Optical Glass Snap-on Universal Adapter DCR-250 is also suitable to High Definition Camcorders. Specifications & Measurements Magnification: 8-Diopter Lens construction: 2-group/3-element, Coated optical glass elements Front Filter thread: 49mm Mounting thread: 43mm Dimension: 18mm x 53mm Weight: 60g(2.1oz) Accessories UAC2000 Universal adapter Lens case Lens caps Instruction manuals



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Raynox DCR-250, Macro-Scan 2.5x Super Macro Conversion Lens, with Snap-on Universal Mount for 52mm to 67mm Filter Diameters.

The Wild Bronco of Macro Converters...,

Raynox products are well-made, have good optics, and are a good value.

This particular macro lens is ->extrememly<- powerful! Because of this it has a ->very<- low depth of field. If you're new to macro photography I might recommend the Nikon 6t, but if you want the most powerful macro lens in its class, go with this one. It uses a spring clip to attach to the lens, which means you don't need to buy step-up/down rings.
By Nick Tropiano (Havertown, PA United States)

Raynox DCR 250 an excellent product,
This excellent product was well-recommended on forums such as DPReview. Works great with My Panasonic FZ30. The trick for really close work is to get an approximate focus using AF if you can, but then switch to manual focus and move physically to get what you want - I'm thinking here of chasing bugs etc. Of course you have to be patient and you need to practice - just remember your first few shots might be disappointing, although OIS helps
Otherwise for still subjects a tripod will obviously give a better result. Frankly, used with something decent like the FZ30 this outperforms glass on an SLR costing many times more.

By	Graham Hind (Llandrillo, Wales)

New Levels of Macro Photography
I've been suitably impressed with the Super Macro - it takes macro photography to entirely new levels. Using the Super Macro does demand greater patience & stability from the photographer; and one has to take some time to 're-learn' the new limits of depth of field/focus for one's favorite camera when employing the lens. However, if you are a serious macro photographer you are probably employing due diligence in this area anyway.

The resulting images are extremely crisp & clean. I haven't had any occasion to complain on any aspect of the quality of the images provided I take enough care to ensure that the subject is correctly in focus.

My decision to buy this lens was also motivated, in part, by the Snap-on Universal mount that goes with it. It really is snap-on and significantly reduces 'mounting' time. I'm really pleased that I don't have to screw the Super Macro into my lens threads.
By Roshan Kamath