How do I fit the Raynox 250 onto my Nikon D3000?

[N E Williams]

Okay so the title pretty much says it all, I just recieved the Raynox 250 in the post and am so excited to use it but have no clue how to attach it to my lens, do I need to buy anything else or? I just don't see a way how it can go onto my lens. It says something in the instructions about a lens holder tube but I did not have that in the box, do I need to buy that aswell?

Thanks

 

[ajkramer87]

Should of came with a holder for the lens. It screws into the holder and the clips onto the front of the lens.

 

[Big Mike]

The lens includes a snap-on universal mount suitable for 52mm to 67mm filter size.

Apparently it should come with a "snap-on universal mount"

 

[N E Williams]

I have the macro lens and universal adapter and that's all. I have fitted the macro lens onto the universal adapter but not sure how to then fit it onto my lens..

 

[ajkramer87]

You have this adapter?

 

[N E Williams]

Sorry guys I'm thick as anything, I realised I had to push the two buttons on the side to attach it...

 

[ajkramer87]

I have the macro lens and universal adapter and that's all. I have fitted the macro lens onto the universal adapter but not sure how to then fit it onto my lens..

Ok so all you do is squeeze the the two clip type things together place on the front of your lens and release the clips.

 

[ajkramer87]

Sorry guys I'm thick as anything, I realised I had to push the two buttons on the side to attach it...

Have fun with that thing but be warned your entering a dangerous side of photography. Macro really sucks you in and doesnt let go. I bought the raynox first and ended up buying a real macro lens not long after.

 

[N E Williams]

Sorry guys I'm thick as anything, I realised I had to push the two buttons on the side to attach it...

Have fun with that thing but be warned your entering a dangerous side of photography. Macro really sucks you in and doesnt let go. I bought the raynox first and ended up buying a real macro lens not long after.

Hah, I do plan on getting a macro lens soon anyway. Just had a go at using the Raynox with my kit lens but found it hard to focus on things properly.

 

[Overread]

It is a tricky new talent - leave the lens in manual focusing mode and zoom it all the way out (longest focal length) then get ready to manually focus your shots. I generally find setting the manual focus to a fixed point (often the closest) and then moving camera+lens back and forth works the best.

 

[N E Williams]

It is a tricky new talent - leave the lens in manual focusing mode and zoom it all the way out (longest focal length) then get ready to manually focus your shots. I generally find setting the manual focus to a fixed point (often the closest) and then moving camera+lens back and forth works the best.

Hey Overread, thanks will try that soon