Big T Posted September 30, 2015 Share #1 Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) I love the close up feature of the Leica Q but must admit that there are times when it would be good to get that little bit closer for some more magnifation. I just happened to have a Raynox 250 laying round so decided to test it on the Q. All you need it a step down ring (49mm to 43mm) and the Raynox screws directly to the lens. This makes it quite a compact unit. The screen coverage is (Left to right side of the screen): 145mm - Standard Q in Macro mode 100mm - Raynox used with Q lens in normal mode 80mm - Raynox used with Q in macro mode There is pincushioning with the Raynox especially with the Q in Macro mode. Normal mode is much better. Keep your subjects centered and they are fine. There is vignetting with the Raynox as you are stepping down from 49mm to 43mm. Overall I am very impressed with the results. I am even using the old SF 24 flash with this setup as well in dark places and I am getting some very pleasing result. The Raynox 250 and the step down ring now have a place in my kit. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Small flower & used the SF24 flash. Cropped. Interesting effect using the SF24 flash. Cropped. Check out the "pod" on the right at 3:00 o'clock. It is actually a tiny spider. Perfect ambush position. Full size pic showing vignetting. Violet the size of a thumb nail. Edited September 30, 2015 by Big T 7 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Small flower & used the SF24 flash. Cropped. Interesting effect using the SF24 flash. Cropped. Check out the "pod" on the right at 3:00 o'clock. It is actually a tiny spider. Perfect ambush position. Full size pic showing vignetting. Violet the size of a thumb nail. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/250781-leica-q-raynox-250/?do=findComment&comment=2896578'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Hi Big T, Take a look here Leica Q & Raynox 250. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
adam80 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #2 Posted September 30, 2015 I also tried using a diopter on the Q, yours is 2.5x mag, I tried a 10x version... here are the results with handheld no flash IOS on. Next I want to try using the old elpro diopters! 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangorange Posted September 30, 2015 Share #3 Posted September 30, 2015 These are both great! Could you let us know which 10x diopter was used? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam80 Posted September 30, 2015 Share #4 Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) I use this http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/94231-REG/Hoya_S49MCU_49mm_Macro_Close_up_10.html But I really want to try an achromatic doublet so I've ordered 2 elpro vib 5x and will stack them. There's also this high end option, if I'm not happy with the elpro's I'll try one. http://www.zoerk.com/pages/p_mcs.htm Edited September 30, 2015 by adam80 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturkel Posted September 30, 2015 Share #5 Posted September 30, 2015 These are amazing images and handheld no less. The Q has so much going for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifh21 Posted December 29, 2017 Share #6 Posted December 29, 2017 any update on these? or other samples? interested in trying out the hoya filter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted December 30, 2017 Share #7 Posted December 30, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Excellent results. Working lens apertures? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macberg Posted December 30, 2017 Share #8 Posted December 30, 2017 (edited) @adam80 Those are amazing pictures! Edited December 30, 2017 by Macberg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted December 30, 2017 Share #9 Posted December 30, 2017 Wow. You guys are amazing. I’ve done a fair amount of macro work with the Q and I love it. The big issue is not being able to get as close as I want or said another way, not enough magnification. These add on lenses certainly will help albeit with a reduction in DOF, which is simple physics. I plan to order one and try it soon. I started a macro thread. Please consider posting your macro images there and hopefully it spurs others to jump in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted December 30, 2017 Share #10 Posted December 30, 2017 49mm to 43mm step-down ring just ordered - look forward to trying out the Raynox DCR-150 that was pushed to the back of the cupboard when I changed my X-Vario for a Q in 2015. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifh21 Posted December 30, 2017 Share #11 Posted December 30, 2017 ordered the hoya filter:) will try it when I get it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted December 31, 2017 Share #12 Posted December 31, 2017 I'm new to the Q but I'll be stepping into this arena, too. thank you for the information and inspiration. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leica Guy Posted January 3, 2018 Share #13 Posted January 3, 2018 I ordered the: Hoya 49mm Macro Close-up +10 Lens from Amazon on Dec. 31 and it cost $79.95. The next day it listed and is now listed for $120. It’s still $79.95 on B&H. FYI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 3, 2018 Share #14 Posted January 3, 2018 I ordered one yesterday. B&H and Adorama list it at $79.95. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted January 3, 2018 Share #15 Posted January 3, 2018 Just received my Kood 49-43mm step-down ring (princely sum of £4.99). First quick test with the Raynox DCR-150, Q in Macro mode, f5.6, 1/60sec, ISO 1250, hand-held, cropped to remove the vignette. Quite pleased! (The DCR-150 was a 'left-over' from when I part-exchanged my X-Vario for the Q two years ago). Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/250781-leica-q-raynox-250/?do=findComment&comment=3431565'>More sharing options...
tifh21 Posted January 4, 2018 Share #16 Posted January 4, 2018 will be getting mine on monday, I can't wait! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoxFabiani Posted April 24, 2024 Share #17 Posted April 24, 2024 Q3 + Marumi Macro DHG Achromatic +5 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/250781-leica-q-raynox-250/?do=findComment&comment=5213542'>More sharing options...
VoxFabiani Posted May 20, 2024 Share #18 Posted May 20, 2024 Another try with the combo Q3 + Marumi Macro DHG Achromatic +5 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/250781-leica-q-raynox-250/?do=findComment&comment=5290812'>More sharing options...
parigby Posted May 22, 2024 Share #19 Posted May 22, 2024 Just acquired the Elpro 2 and 52, so l am very much at the beginning of my journey with Close Up Filters on my Q3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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