Canon 500D 2 element Close up lens.

[dougdarter]

Hi,

I need to take some macro shots for my wife, and was looking for a macro lens.

I was on the phone to Canon this afternoon, and they said that the best way forward was to buy a 500D 2 element macro lens/filter in 77mm for my 28-70 2.8L.

They said that at 70mm (or even 200mm with the 70-200 2.8L), that the results could be 1:1, (with 2X extender) without losing any advantage of the 'L' optics.

Cost is more than many second party 'macro' lenses, but I should end up with 'L' quality macro shots.

I found one at £99 new on Amazon, so I ordered it this afternoon.

Has anybody used one of these, and if so, any comments??

Thanks.

[photostar_1]

Never even heard of it, but I'd love to hear how you get on with it.

[dougdarter]

Never even heard of it, but I'd love to hear how you get on with it.

I'd never heard of it either, but there is plenty about it on't interweb:D

Here's a quick review: http://www.pbase.com/cameras/canon/500dcloseup

Most reviews rate it very highly!

[photostar_1]

Cor! When's my next pay day......:thinking: I think I might get one of these.....not sure if Macro is going to be my thing or not, so this is a cheap (ish) way of finding out. Looking forward to your pics!