How to make Fuji X 55-200mm to become a vesartile lens

I do not shoot very often and shoot only at pockets of time due to my family, church and work commitment. Having too many lenses in my dry box is a waste of money in my opinion.

So to make my favorite 55-200mm f3.5-4.8 fuji lens for close-up and macro, I use the extension tube 10mm/16mm and also the Raynox 250.

The extension tubes are not the original Fuji brand and was bought in ebay. These tubes have the electronic connection thus autofocus or changing aperture is still possible. These tubes are best used for subjects like small animals or reptiles. The main function of the tube is to make the focus distance much closer to the subject where the original lens cannot do. The effect is great and as the tube is hollow(no glass) the image quality is at it best.

For the raynox, it can make the general 55-200 range lens into a macro lens. This Marco filter has been around for quite a few years and many great images were taken by this filter. Some adapt to it to compact cameras and bridge cameras.

See the examples.

55-200mm with Raynox 250

10mm tube

10mm tube Plus raynox 250  

Raynox 250

Tube 10mm