Raynox DCR-250 or Hoya Close-up +4?

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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?
 
I've only used the Raynox, but as it clips onto the filter threads instead of being screwed on, converting my Telephoto to macro and back again, takes no time at all. I've done this at my local nature reserve.
 
The Raynox will fit several lens sizes due to the clip action whereas the Hoya will only fit the one.
I have a Hoya set and a Raynox, both give me good pictures.
 
susie said:
The Raynox will fit several lens sizes due to the clip action whereas the Hoya will only fit the one.
I have a Hoya set and a Raynox, both give me good pictures.
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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!
 
Difficult one!!

I am using the diopters at the moment because I don't have a lens that I can use the Raynox on - but if I did have one or more I would probably go for the Raynox as it does fit more than one size and because of the speed you can take it off or put it on and so get a grab shot if the occasion presented itself.

I am in S.Yorkshire, if you are close enough I could meet you somewhere and you could try both to see which you prefer?
 
susie said:
Difficult one!!

I am using the diopters at the moment because I don't have a lens that I can use the Raynox on - but if I did have one or more I would probably go for the Raynox as it does fit more than one size and because of the speed you can take it off or put it on and so get a grab shot if the occasion presented itself.

I am in S.Yorkshire, if you are close enough I could meet you somewhere and you could try both to see which you prefer?
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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:
 
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