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a newbies's homework
I was reading threads here about Raynox as a tube lens and decided to try it..
House fly (the usual victims... they are always at hand)
RAYNOX AS TUBE... RAYNOX REVERSED
Studio stack
Location: Benavente - Portugal
Camera : Nikon D7000
Objective: Nikon 4X E plan Achromat (Nikon Part # MRP70040)
Other : Raynox 250 (reversed) as "Tube"
Magnification: 2,50 "ish"
Lens Settings: iso 100, speed 1/2 ”, aperture f/4
Stack # : 169 photos - steps of 32 micron (estimated)
Manual rail - Manfrotto 454.
Lighting : 3 cool white (6.000K) led lamps .. 2 on the sides, 1 on top.
House fly (the usual victims... they are always at hand)
RAYNOX AS TUBE... RAYNOX REVERSED
Studio stack
Location: Benavente - Portugal
Camera : Nikon D7000
Objective: Nikon 4X E plan Achromat (Nikon Part # MRP70040)
Other : Raynox 250 (reversed) as "Tube"
Magnification: 2,50 "ish"
Lens Settings: iso 100, speed 1/2 ”, aperture f/4
Stack # : 169 photos - steps of 32 micron (estimated)
Manual rail - Manfrotto 454.
Lighting : 3 cool white (6.000K) led lamps .. 2 on the sides, 1 on top.
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It's obviously working well!
For others:
For others:
- This is a cost-effective setup.
For a Raynox 150 you'd want about 83mm (208-125) more extension where the helicoid is.
Some would advise putting extension between the Raynox and the objective. (One can use 52mm or M42mm tubes, with adapters.) There may be a small improvement in quality, with the risk of vignetting (mostly with larger sensors).
Chris R
ebay has suitable adapters (eg http://www.ebay.com/itm/351668583143) ... a bit overpriced but cheaper alternatives do come up.
Geoff
Nice picture!
I see a lot about using the Raynox lenses here and wondered what advantages these have over a standard camera lens as a tube lens. I ask because I have a number of camera lenses which serve the same purpose, so what is it about the Raynox that people prefer? I don't have one so I don't know what the difference is in setup and use but there's obviously something that people like about them.
I see a lot about using the Raynox lenses here and wondered what advantages these have over a standard camera lens as a tube lens. I ask because I have a number of camera lenses which serve the same purpose, so what is it about the Raynox that people prefer? I don't have one so I don't know what the difference is in setup and use but there's obviously something that people like about them.
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The word "prefer" may be too strong. Raynox is a known good solution that is not expensive, covers both APS-C and full frame with high quality image, does not vignette, and allows the overall magnification to be adjusted somewhat by changing camera-to-Raynox distance. If you need to buy a tube lens, Raynox is a good option. But if you already have another lens that works well, there is no great advantage to getting a Raynox also.GaryB wrote:so what is it about the Raynox that people prefer?
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http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/v ... 660#123660Lou Jost wrote:I wonder what people would recommend as the best-quality tube lens for a 10x objective like a Mitu. There are lots of different options discussed in this forum but little consensus.
This might help.
reversing the lens means you are now working with a flat plane allowing one to get closer with out loosing focus on outer areas.
Looks like you are having fun.
Ron
Thank you for all the replies...
@ Chris
Did you use a long female thread inside a "xxmm down to 52mm" step ring?
no.. the trick here is my 62mm to CFI.. it was machined by RAFCAMERA (Russia) and it's expensive but very clever adapter.. the 62mm external thread is both MALE and FEMALE.. so the adater can be flipped and used both ways.. If it was a regular adapter with only 62M I wouldn't be able to mount it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141997383975?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT
@bloomburt
Thank you for the link.. a 49mm Female / female and a 52mm Female / female rings were ordered (did not arrive yet)
@GaryB
I'm trying the Raynnox, just because I'm curious about to try things I read about here (and if I can afford them)
Just ordered some mineral rocks because of "Ploum"
To all the other who added their opinions... thank you
Did you use a long female thread inside a "xxmm down to 52mm" step ring?
no.. the trick here is my 62mm to CFI.. it was machined by RAFCAMERA (Russia) and it's expensive but very clever adapter.. the 62mm external thread is both MALE and FEMALE.. so the adater can be flipped and used both ways.. If it was a regular adapter with only 62M I wouldn't be able to mount it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141997383975?_t ... EBIDX%3AIT
@bloomburt
Thank you for the link.. a 49mm Female / female and a 52mm Female / female rings were ordered (did not arrive yet)
@GaryB
I'm trying the Raynnox, just because I'm curious about to try things I read about here (and if I can afford them)
Just ordered some mineral rocks because of "Ploum"
To all the other who added their opinions... thank you
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A Raynox is also handy out in the field as a less fussy alternative to switching out lenses or extension tubes. Simply clip on the Raynox to whatever you have on now, and get a boost in magnification. I keep mine in a protective pouch in my front pocket when I am out and about.GaryB wrote:Nice picture!
I see a lot about using the Raynox lenses here and wondered what advantages these have over a standard camera lens as a tube lens. I ask because I have a number of camera lenses which serve the same purpose, so what is it about the Raynox that people prefer? I don't have one so I don't know what the difference is in setup and use but there's obviously something that people like about them.
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