[Recovered Thread: 105835]

[Beth Ellen]

I am curious....I note that the 6T sells at a higher price than the 5T but the gap is not just marginal. Is the 5T a good lens?

Beth Ellen
FZ5

[squirl033]

Beth, the 5T is the same in terms of quality, but it's half the "strength". they're the same size threads, etc., the 6T is a 2.9 diopter lens, while the 5T is 1.5.

[annie57]

are these macro lens you are talking about or is it a telephotos lens?

[Beth Ellen]

The are macro lens. I think before next summer I would like to acquire a 6T but they are selling used well over $100. :?

[annie57]

thanks Beth Ellen...do they have the same function as the Raynox 150 and 250?

thanks in advance!!!!:!:

[squirl033]

Beth Ellen wrote:

The are macro lens. I think before next summer I would like to acquire a 6T but they are selling used well over $100. :?

yeah, the prices have really gone up since Nikon discontinued them...

[squirl033]

annie57 wrote:

thanks Beth Ellen...do they have the same function as the Raynox 150 and 250?

thanks in advance!!!!:!:

Annie, yes, the Nikon 5T and 6T are both close-up lenses that do the same thing as the DCR150 and DCR 250. they both use 62mm mounting threads, which means if you have an FZ5/7 or an FZ30, you'll need a 55-62mm step-up ring to use them. Nikon also makes a 3T and 4T, which are the same diopter ratings as the 5T and 6T respectively, but the 3T/4T both use 52mm mounting threads. those would require a 55-52mm step-down ring to fit.

[Beth Ellen]

Wait, am I hearing you right ...? The 4T and the 6T are the same thing except thread size?? :O

[Seedubs]

Thats right, but remember its better to step up than step down.

[squirl033]

Beth Ellen wrote:

Wait, am I hearing you right ...? The 4T and the 6T are the same thing except thread size?? :O

correct. but as Seedub said, better to step up than down, as that reduces the chances of vignetting.