What is the magnification of a raynox DCR 250?
2.5x
Raynox DCR-250 Specs
| Magnification | 2.5x |
|---|---|
| Rear Thread | 43 mm |
| Front Thread | 49 mm |
| Optical Design | 3 Elements in 2 Groups |
| Dimensions | ø: 2.1 x L: 0.7″ / ø: 53 x L: 18 mm |
What does raynox 250 do?
Raynox is a third party lens manufacturer located in Japan (corporate website). What’s so great about the Raynox DCR-250 is that you can easily clip it to most lenses and instantly increase your magnification power. Say you’ve got a kit lens (usually 18-55mm) and you’re trying to get up close to a flower.
Why are diopters used instead of meters?
In photography and cinematography, the diopter is used as a unit of measurement for simple single element close-up lenses also because it is simple and convenient. When simple single element lenses are combined or stacked, the diopter strength of each lens can be added together.
Can you add diopters?
All diopters are considered wet lenses since they can be added and removed underwater. This magnifying glass makes the small subject appear much larger on the camera sensor, helping to fill the frame with the subject.
How do I increase the magnification of my macro lens?
A macro lens enables you to achieve focus close enough to a subject for a 1:1 magnification ratio. Adding an extension tube between your macro lens and your DSLR lets you get even closer. The larger the extension tube is (12mm, 25mm, 50mm, and so on) the closer you can get, and the more your subject is magnified.
What is the Raynox dcr-250?
The DCR-250 is one of five macro converters from Raynox, a well-respected Japanese producer of conversion lenses of all sorts. According to the website, it has been designed for the experienced macro photographer.
What size filter does dcr-250 super macro lens come with?
The lens includes a snap-on universal mount suitable for 52mm to 67mm filter size. DCR-250 Super Macro lens obtains the maximum macro magnification power when set at the most telephoto position of zoom lens.
Can the Raynox 250 lens be used without the Mount?
As I mentioned above, the Raynox 250 lens can be used without the mount as long as the lens you adapt it to has a 43mm filter thread. The one lens in our collection with this filter thread size is the fixed zoom of the Panasonic Lumix LX100.
What can I do with the dcr-250?
For tiny subjects, the DCR-250 is a great way to extend the magnification, to get good shots of smaller subjects. I use this product to photograph insects in my backyard. In the attached photos, the colder/brighter/fly-fully-in-focus shot is a crop of a bare macro photo.