Comments about Raynox Raynox DCR-150, Macro-Scan 1.5x Super Macro Conversion Lens, with Snap-on Universal Mount for 52mm to 67mm Filter Diameters.:

It is very easy to us it - gust snap it on the existing lens ant Yes! I ask for opinion on Pentax forums if I can us it with my lens. I put in on the front on Pentax 18-250mm lens and it works from 200 to 250mm good. For sure you will need a tripod and good light. You my need a lighting ring as well. I magnified a woman's watch to be viewed on the monitor 8" big! See samples:

Comments about Raynox Raynox DCR-150, Macro-Scan 1.5x Super Macro Conversion Lens, with Snap-on Universal Mount for 52mm to 67mm Filter Diameters.:

This is great for macro photography if you cannot afford a real macro lens.

Comments about Raynox Raynox DCR-150, Macro-Scan 1.5x Super Macro Conversion Lens, with Snap-on Universal Mount for 52mm to 67mm Filter Diameters.:

This is a really nice add-on lens. I use it with various lenses on my Pentax K-x and with an adapter on my Canon S90. Easier to work with than the DCR-250, as it has a greater working distance. Of course that means less magnification, but the trade-off is worth it for me.

Comments about Raynox Raynox DCR-150, Macro-Scan 1.5x Super Macro Conversion Lens, with Snap-on Universal Mount for 52mm to 67mm Filter Diameters.:

The "snap-on universal mount" is pretty flimsy so I just bought a stepdown ring to screw it into my the filter threads of my lenses. It's also not exactly universal since it didn't fit my lenses with a 49mm filter thread. I've got several lenses of that size so I just discarded the plastic adapter, screwed the Raynox into a 49-43mm stepdown ring, and attached it securely to my lenses.

It produces surprisingly sharp results. It's so compact I can it in my bag at all times.

Comments about Raynox Raynox DCR-150, Macro-Scan 1.5x Super Macro Conversion Lens, with Snap-on Universal Mount for 52mm to 67mm Filter Diameters.:

Works as advertised!

Comments about Raynox Raynox DCR-150, Macro-Scan 1.5x Super Macro Conversion Lens, with Snap-on Universal Mount for 52mm to 67mm Filter Diameters.:

The DCR-150 has one purpose: allow the camera to focus closely (~8 inches) at any focal length. Thus, when used with superzoom cameras like the Panasonic FZ50, you can get high magnification macro pictures. Like all macro filters of its type, you'll only be able to focus in a very narrow range of distances around 8 inches.

There is no degradation of image quality using it; the images are razor-sharp.

You'll have a narrow depth of field, but that's unavoidable when doing macrophotography and not the fault of this lens. You'll want to find enough light to use the maximum f/number your camera supports, since you'll need every mm of depth of field you can get.

The universal snap-on adapter is wonderful, letting you attach and remove the lens quickly.

Raynox also makes the DCR-250, a similar closeup filter that will focus at ~4 inches rather than ~8, if you need even more magnification than the 150 provides.

Highly recommended; an inexpensive way to count facets on bug eyes and pollen on bees and all sorts of things.