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I played with the Raynox M250 today, with my Canon EOS 500D kit lens (18-55mm), and was really impressed. I thought I'd try it with my new Canon 55-250mm zoom lens out of interest. Couldn't get it to focus so switched it to manual and just moved closer. WOW!! :eek: It's like looking through a...

Hi all. Resurrecting this thread just to say that I bought the Raynox 250 and I was not disappointed! Really easy to use and excellent results. Can't complain, especially for the price. Thank you to everyone for the advice.

Thanks all - very helpful indeed as ever. :thumbs:

I am new to DSLR's and I have a Canon EOS 500D with the kit 18-55mm lens and a Canon 55-250mm zoom lens. I've seen the Canon 'nifty fifty' lens mentioned and recommended all over the place, even on non-photagraphy specific forums. What is so good about it, and why would I want one when I...

Thanks for the offer Susie - unfortunately I'm in the Midlands so it would be quite a drive! Everyone seems happy with the Raynox, so that's what I'll go with. :thumbs:

Just ordered a Raynox DCR-250. Thank you everyone for all your advice. :thumbs:

I just bought my first DSLR. Originally I bought a Nikon D5000 and had it for one day before taking it back and exchanging it for the Canon D500. Here are the things that I noticed (as a beginner myself) when comparing the two cameras: 1. The Canon D500 screen is bigger and FAR higher...

I know that a UV filter can serve as useful protection for a lens, but does it do anything at all to improve image quality though? Thanks!

Thanks both. Susie - bearing in mind that I would only be buying one Hoya (not the set), would you go for the Hoya +4 or the Raynox? Thanks again!

I know what a lens hood is for, but I wonder, as a beginner to SLR photography, do I really need one or should I save myself £20 for the moment? (I have a Canon D500 with the kit 18-55mm lens, and a Canon 55-250mm zoom lens, both needing an ET-60 lens hood.) Thanks in advance. I only...

The Raynox DCR-250 was recommended to me in another thread, but it's more expensive than the Hoya Close-up +4. Jessops do the Hoya for £30, and the Raynox is £44 from Amazon (can't find it anywhere else). Anyone used both? Which would you go for?

Hi, Another beginners question: I haven't yet bought any filters for my DSLR, so I was wondering: where do you keep your filters? Do they tend to come with a little pouch you can keep them in (I'll probably be buying the cheaper Hoya's)? I have a camera bag, but presumably they should be...

Sorry Hugh - would you mind clarifying please? Are you saying that fitting a UV filter and leaving it in all the time is not needed or wise? Maybe you meant that screwing the polariser into the UV filter isn't a good idea? Sorry if I'm being stupid. Thanks again.

This is good stuff - thanks all! The links were very useful too - I saw some impressive Raynox M250 macro shots that I would be very happy with indeed. Any idea if the Raynox M250 will be any good with a Canon D500 (kit EF-S 18-55mm IS lens, or Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS zoom lens)? That...

Thanks both for the info, much appreciated. Hugh, a follow-up question based on your comment above: When you are out and about with your camera, how do you determine when you would benefit from fitting a polariser? Do you just always fit it for landscape shots on sunny days? Maybe you take a...