Close-up first try.

[AtomicApple]

Hello guys, newbie here. Recently got the Raynox-250 to use with my 18-55mm kit lens. Here is the result:

#1 Dragonfly

#2 Dragonfly

#3 Dragonfly

#4 Dragonfly

Must say that it is !@#k difficult to photograph anything at all with a working distance of 10cm :sweat:
After stalking the insect still must focus and adjust.

Anyway I think this is not considered macro? I'm planning to get the 55-250mm zoom lens to increase the magnification, but im unsure whether there will be any other implications(like vignetting, even thinner DOF etc?). Pls advise.

btw anyone have the species names for the dragon flies?

 

[NovJoe]

Nice DF series. They belong to macro series, only difference in magnification only.

For the lens, get a proper 100mm macro lens will be much better than any non-macro telephoto lens. Moreover, a 100mm macro lens can double up as a standard 100mm telephoto lens as well .