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Raynox DCR-250 Vs. NiSi 58mm - Which is better on a Macro Lens?
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Raynox DCR-250 Vs. NiSi 58mm – Which is better on a Macro Lens?



This video is about comparing the Nisi 58mm close-up lens with the Raynox DCR-250 snap on lens on the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS macro lens. I mainly focus on image quality and usability in this review with some testing in the field and a bit of pixel peeping afterwards in Photoshop. Towards the end I summarise my findings which will hopefully help you make a decision if you intend to purchase either of these two budget macro lenses.

Table of Contents:

0:00 Intro
0:33 Gear
0:47 Exposure Settings
1:04 Test Shots
3:54 Comparison of Images
15:57 Summary – Pros & Cons
18:54 Outro

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Camera body: Canon 80D

https://www.canon.com.au/cameras/eos-80d

Lens: Canon 100mm macro

Diffuser: Bonnet diffuser from Crafty Bells

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Flash:Canon 600 EX II-RT

Raynox DCR-250:

NiSi58mm:

https://nisifilters.com.au/product/nisi-close-up-lens-kit-nc-58mm-with-49-and-52mm-adaptors/

13 Comments

  2. Adrian Alford Photography

    Great comparison Peter. They’re so close. I know YouTube compression does the viewer no favours but from what I could see, some were identical in some cases. Thanks for sharing your findings mate, cheers 🍻 🤙🙏

  3. peterviragphoto

    I like both of these lenses & have been using them stacked for several weeks. 🔬🦋🐛🪱Which one did you like more?⤵️

  4. John Knowles a Cyclist-Photographer

    Peter – man, I dont know how you do this without the focus peaking of a mirrorless!! Absolutely amazing. Both are great but even before the end, i was leaning more towards the Raynox.. I also really like the wildlife you have there. Now which ones are deadly???? 🤣 Thank you for this fantastic comparison!! 🙏🤗💖

  5. Loreen O'donnell

    Product reviews with equipment expertise and detailed
    Knowledge of subjects – excellent stuff 👏love the spiders eyes – amazing

  6. NO SECOND LOST

    Excellent comparison – because this is exactly what I'm thinking about in the moment!
    I told you that I want to build a set up to record a sealed ecosphere (and other macro scenes) so this equipment is something I am thinking about.
    Thanks a lot!

  7. Forced Perspective

    Very informative Peter and I think i also drew the same conclusion. They are both good in their own way and one outperforms the other in certain situations. Very well done 👏

  10. Rui Borba Baptista

    Hi and thank you for this video. Should one consider the 77mm close-up filter for that EF 100mm lens? Or the 58mm is more appropriate? Thanks.

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