This item continues to impress after 10 years. It has no scratches and the lens caps still fit perfectly. It was the best investment I've ever made.

I use the DCR-250 to take photos of insects in my backyard. The colder, brighter, fully-in-focus shot is a crop of a bare macro photo, while the warmer, softer-light, tighter-focus shot is a crop from a photo using the DCR-250. It can be challenging to get shots of bugs with the DCR-250 as it takes time to get the shot in focus, and most bugs won't tolerate the close attention. However, when I can get them, the details in the photos are great.

The DCR-250 creates a very thin Depth-of-Field, and closing the aperture to f/29 is the best way to open the DOF a little. Using intense lighting is necessary to expose the shot in a reasonable amount of time, so I always shoot with flash for my macro shots. The DCR-250 allows for more than 1:1 macro, with the in-focus frame about the size of a dime for my 100mm lens.

Being able to quickly remove and re-install the DCR-250 is very convenient, and I appreciate that I can use it on any of my lenses without needing to purchase any lens-size converters. For tiny subjects, the DCR-250 is a great way to extend the magnification and get good shots of smaller subjects.