'Budget' ring flash to use with a Raynox 250 on Nikon D500?

[Vintage Racer]

Looking to buy a Raynox 250 to use on my Nikon D500 with 70-200f4

So now looking for a decent 'budget' (up to £100.00) ring flash or similar to give decent light for macro work.

I already have step up/down rings to fit.

Is anyone using anything with a D500 that they can recommend?

Cheers

Glynn

[DibblyDobbler]

I used to use a Marumi Ring Flash - very cheap but decent bit of kit. (there is a pre owned one on eBay for £35)

Have you considered just getting a normal flash? That should work fine for macro - the key thing being getting the diffusion right to get a nice soft light - most macro togs have home made setups with packing foam and the like

[Vintage Racer]

DibblyDobbler said:

I used to use a Marumi Ring Flash - very cheap but decent bit of kit. (there is a pre owned one on eBay for £35)

Have you considered just getting a normal flash? That should work fine for macro - the key thing being getting the diffusion right to get a nice soft light - most macro togs have home made setups with packing foam and the like

Did consider normal flash, but was concerned about the shadow effect, especially when using longer lens with the Raynox fitted.

No problem with trying the 'heath robinson' diffusers, but want to keep it simple if I can, especially for outdoors.

I'm starting with the Raynox 250, but may also add a 150, or an additional 250, to get closer results once I have perfected my skills.

[DibblyDobbler]

Vintage Racer said:

Did consider normal flash, but was concerned about the shadow effect, especially when using longer lens with the Raynox fitted.

No problem with trying the 'heath robinson' diffusers, but want to keep it simple if I can, especially for outdoors.

I'm starting with the Raynox 250, but may also add a 150, or an additional 250, to get closer results once I have perfected my skills.

It's a valid concern but I suspect you would be ok with a normal flash unless the working distances get very small.

Also reckon you will find a 250 to be plenty especially at 200mm - there's a site where you can work out the magnification if you are interested - see here http://extreme-macro.co.uk/raynox-adapter-techniqu...

[Vintage Racer]

DibblyDobbler said:

It's a valid concern but I suspect you would be ok with a normal flash unless the working distances get very small.

Also reckon you will find a 250 to be plenty especially at 200mm - there's a site where you can work out the magnification if you are interested - see here http://extreme-macro.co.uk/raynox-adapter-techniqu...

Thanks for that info...............I agree that the '250' is fine on its own, having taken a few shots today. - No flash and hand held along with a garage lead light!.





Also bought that Marumi Ring on ebay today, so looking forward to it arriving.

[DibblyDobbler]

Good work

Once you are up and running with the flash you could aim for about 1/200 + f16 to get some good depth of field. Only other tip would be (as above) to get a diffuser rigged up for the flash or you'll find the light can be very harsh.

[damianmkv]

I used to use the 250 along with a 70-300VR and a SB-400 flash with diffuser

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