Recent content by malvizz

Hi Thanks to both. I was at 200mm, but the camera was on a tripod and I was also using a remote control, but not the mirror lock at a distance of 6.5 feet from the subject. The dop must be a couple of inches at this distance. I shall have to try using a faster shutter speed maybe that will...

I use the Raynox 250. Wont take you long to get used to. My system is to turn the focusing ring all the way, move the camer backwards and forwards until subject is in focus, then move the camera back an inch and focus again, manually of course.

I was given this lens by a friend who bought it some 8 years ago. As you can see the pics are not exactly pin sharp. Is there anything wrong with this lens or are the result what one should expect from it ? Rebel XSi f11 1/60 sec slightly cropped and sharpened. Your help would be...

Many thanks for your help JGS. One last question. Do I have to move camera or object to achieve focus ? Can I not use manual focusing ?

Thanks JGS. You and Munkie have convinced me with your results. I have just ordered one from Amazon for 47 Stg.

Thanks JGS. Do you know whether it would need an adapter for my Canon EF-S 18-55 lens ?

Thanks Munkie. Never heard of them before. Will look into them.

Hi I have just been given a Canon EOS 450D which came with a EF-S 18-55mm lens. I enjoy taking pictures of flowers but find it difficult to take good ones when the flowers are very small. As I cannot afford a macro lens I have been adviced to get a Canon 250D or 500D close up lens. My...