Raynox D250R
While the Rayonx isn't bad, I'd highly suggest getting a set of extension tubes instead, for a couple of reasons...
1. Tubes are "glass-less", meaning they'll give sharper results, especially the edges.
2. Inexpensive tubes can be purchased for about the same, or less, than a Raynox diopter.
3. If you become serious about shooting macro, extension tubes can still be used with a macro lens also, but can give over life size results with a inexpensive "prime" 50mm lens such as a Canon EF 50mm1.8 (which is good for low light) until you purchase a dedicated macro lens.
While tubes are a little more difficult to use, I really feel the end results are worth the effort.
Good luck, and welcome to the macro forum.
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gjtoth wrote: I own the D250 and the D150. I manage to get some pretty good results. However, they are a little tricky to work with a they have VERY shallow DOF - especially the 250.
They are attached to the front of the lens like a filter whereas extension tubes go between the camera body and lens.
Correct... Diopters do not change the exposure either (unlike extension), so make shooting in natural light a little easier. But anytime you increase magnification, you decrease dof. So there's little difference in that aspect.
Oh... and be sure to check the tubes you purchase are compatible with your specific lens. Sometimes when using zooms with wide angle ability, they may come in contact with the rear element. So, be careful when attaching them together, or zooming in until you're sure they work properly.
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