Macro achromats (Quality vs. Price) at DVinfo.net

Dmitriy Uchakin · December 21st, 2005, 06:54 AM

It seems that a decent achromat is an important part of a good image acquisition in the 35mm adapter. It can also be the most expensive part if you use good stuff like Century Optics. I found Raynox DCR-250 for 60 bucks at B&H. Although it is not advertised as an achromat, it is one according to http://home.planet.nl/~heuv0283/achromats.html. It seems like a good alternative to Century Optics, which is $200+. Its also pretty versatile in terms of its mount (clip on). Anyone had any experience with it? Is it even in the same league as Century Optics?
Also, if anybody has experience with other reasonably priced macros, please share.

Pete LeChuck · December 21st, 2005, 03:14 PM

I don't know about the Raynox , but you can try the Hoya macro +10
http://www.bhphotovideo.com for 80 bucks , lots of people been using it with good results.

DJ Lewis · December 23rd, 2005, 12:21 PM

Can you point us to any threads where people discusses their success with the Hoya?

Pete LeChuck · December 23rd, 2005, 05:23 PM

here are a few things on it.

People that been using it for their adapters :
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ght=hoya+macro
http://www.holyzoo.com/content/35mm/
http://www.enormousapparatus.com/35adapter.htm

you can see a macro comparaison here:
http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam...Up-Lenses.html

more digging...
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ght=hoya+macro
http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ght=hoya+macro

Dmitriy Uchakin · December 23rd, 2005, 06:42 PM

Thank for the links Pete. Do you guys know if there is a mathematic formula to figure out minimum focusing distance using different macro lenses? I am using gs250 and its focusing distance is about 16inches. Would +8 macro(Raynox) be enough? Trial and error method can be quite expensive.

Leo Mandy · December 25th, 2005, 11:12 AM

I think the idea is stronger is better, but the stronger the macro, the more barreling I believe you get. Go for the C.Optics or something that has a name brand.

December 21st, 2005, 06:54 AM	#1
Dmitriy Uchakin Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 48	Macro achromats (Quality vs. Price) It seems that a decent achromat is an important part of a good image acquisition in the 35mm adapter. It can also be the most expensive part if you use good stuff like Century Optics. I found Raynox DCR-250 for 60 bucks at B&H. Although it is not advertised as an achromat, it is one according to http://home.planet.nl/~heuv0283/achromats.html. It seems like a good alternative to Century Optics, which is $200+. Its also pretty versatile in terms of its mount (clip on). Anyone had any experience with it? Is it even in the same league as Century Optics? Also, if anybody has experience with other reasonably priced macros, please share.

December 23rd, 2005, 06:42 PM	#5
Dmitriy Uchakin Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 48	More on Achromats Thank for the links Pete. Do you guys know if there is a mathematic formula to figure out minimum focusing distance using different macro lenses? I am using gs250 and its focusing distance is about 16inches. Would +8 macro(Raynox) be enough? Trial and error method can be quite expensive.

December 21st, 2005, 03:14 PM	#2
Pete LeChuck New Boot Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8	I don't know about the Raynox , but you can try the Hoya macro +10 http://www.bhphotovideo.com for 80 bucks , lots of people been using it with good results.

December 23rd, 2005, 12:21 PM	#3
DJ Lewis Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 97	Can you point us to any threads where people discusses their success with the Hoya?

December 23rd, 2005, 05:23 PM	#4
Pete LeChuck New Boot Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 8	here are a few things on it. People that been using it for their adapters : http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ght=hoya+macro http://www.holyzoo.com/content/35mm/ http://www.enormousapparatus.com/35adapter.htm you can see a macro comparaison here: http://www.cs.mtu.edu/~shene/DigiCam...Up-Lenses.html more digging... http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ght=hoya+macro http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/showthrea...ght=hoya+macro

December 25th, 2005, 11:12 AM	#6
Leo Mandy Major Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 749	I think the idea is stronger is better, but the stronger the macro, the more barreling I believe you get. Go for the C.Optics or something that has a name brand.