Hi, > >Some choices not mentioned are using a telephoto with extension and > >possibly a 1.4x converter.
I talked to a pro who used TC's with his 180 macro. Works great! > I've never had a macro lens. But I got a 25mm extension tube and have some fun > with that on both my 100-400 and my 28-135. That won't give you very high magnification, though. It's good bang for the buck, but that's about it. Another alternative would be the Nikon 5T, 6T diopter set. They are roughly the same as the 250D and 500D diopters from Canon but at half the price (or less) and a two-element design (I forget if the Canon's are single or two-element lenses). I've used them with my 70-200/2.8 and they work well. But they are a poor man's solution to a real macro lens. But at $40-50/each, they're pretty tough to beat on the price/performance ratio. The 5T, 6T have 62 mm filter thread so you'll need a step-up ring to use them on most of your Canon lenses. I've used them on the 17-40/4 with my 10D. If I recall correctly, I did not get any vignetting at 17 mm. The front element of the lens is also significantly smaller than the 77 mm threads, so that sorta makes sense. Tom * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
