cheap raynox solution to macro
They're light and cheap, and add no real weight in your bag.
If you don't like it, sell it on.
If you already own a 135mm lens then buy a cheap set of Russian bellows off E bay. It will set you back all of £10. You might need a Pentax M42 to K mount adapter, depending on your 135mm's mount. That will give you better than 1:1 macro and much better than Raynox for considerably less cash ! Derek will confirm that this arrangement can be hand held around the garden with no trouble at all. Google "how to use macro bellows" for instructions (it's easy).
Hi Dave and thanks for the tip however I was wanting something portable and easy to just use when I'm on my travels which didn't involve going to the expense of buying a new lens, and although your option could be done on a budget the convenience of the Raynox wins it for me.
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/122-lens-clubs/74221-raynox-macro-club.html seems to get great results and as a real novice at macro think I am making the right choice. Although have never dealt with Photo 24 before so might get it off Amazon and pay a little more.
Pentax F 135mm f/2.8 & Raynox
Ok, just for a change ... A fly by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr
DA* 50-135mm and Raynox
Bee by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr
Scorpion fly by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr
Even on a DA 55-300mm
Spider by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
IMG_20190314_153514-01 by Mike.Pursey, on Flickr
Excellent shots Mike
Cheers Chris.
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