Hello Francis, Monday, May 16, 2005, 4:42:39 PM, you wrote:
> I apologize if this is a "beat to death" question. I only take occasional > close up shots. I am not ready to buy a proper macro lens and intend to use > either Canon 500D close up filter or EF25 II extension tube on my 70-200/2.8 > (non-IS). All I need is a quick summary of pros and cons or a pointer to a > link with such information. As others have already pointed out, the close-up lens will be better suited for a zoom lens. On the other hand if you do have primes, too, an extension tube set will give you more flexibility. Forget the Canon EF25 II, buy the Kenko set with 12, 20 and 36mm instead. It costs almost the same and as there are no optics the usual argument about the superiority of Canon glass is void but you'll get an increased flexibility. I use my extension set (usually the 12mm tube) regularly on the same lens as you for taking photos of my rats. It works pretty well although it is prone to focus-hunting in low light conditions. For the occasional flower close-ups I use the 50mm prime with the different tubes or combinations of them to get even more magnification. What do you want to photograph? -- Best regards, Dieter Erwerbsregel #285R Eine gute Tat ist ihre eigene Belohnung. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
