» Canon 500D 58mm Close up Lens for Canon S2 IS, S3 IS, Pro 1 and Pro 90 Digital Cameras

Canon 500D 58mm Close up Lens for Canon S2 IS, S3 IS, Pro 1 and Pro 90 Digital Cameras Reviews

Customer Rating:
Summary: A great accessory.
Comment: My wife bought me one of these in the 77mm size years ago & so when I got some quality 58mm lenses, I had to get another to fit them. The close-up optics are extraordinary IMHO. I like taking macro shots and with these, I've never felt like I needed a macro lens.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Excellent image quality, fits many DSLR lenses
Comment: I wanted to get my feet wet in macrophotography, but didn't want to buy a dedicated macro lens. Maybe that will come later. I tried extension tubes, but they were awkward and lost a lot of light. The Canon 500D Close Up Lens got rave reviews on several photography forums so I decided to try it.

The lens screws onto the front of your regular lens and works best on telephoto and zoom lenses. I used it on a Canon EF 70-300 USM IS DO zoom (58mm thread, other sizes are available) with a Canon 30D DLSR and used it on vacation to take photos of flowers at a botanical garden. (Note: it also fits many lenses from other manufacturers. I first read about it on a Nikon forum. All you need is a lens with a 58mm filter thread.)

I found the lens easy to use and I was very happy with the results. It's small and fit easily into my camera bag, where I would not have had room for a dedicated macro lens. Note that as with all macro lenses, the depth of field is VERY shallow, so correct focus is critical. Even then, you may find parts of the subject out of focus if they are even a few millimeters closer or further away. This is an important point to be aware of.

If you do a lot of macrophotography, then a dedicated macro lens (such as the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens would probably be a better choice. But for the occasional closeup work, the 500D is a treat.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Very good when learned how to use it.
Comment: I use it with a S3 IS.

First shots were totally out of focus and I was kind of disappointed. I had to read more on the way how to use it. First was how to get the maximum magnification and then the correct way to focus.

Basically, if your not an expert, the learning curve is big.

Focus and max. magnification: go to 12x zoom, manual focus to the minimum distance and then move the camera until you get the correct focus. The working distance would be around 35cm, and the magnification is good for shots of bees or bigger insects. DOF at F8 is a little less than 3mm.

Now I am using a tripod and getting very good photos. Using the 12x zoom and the close up lens I get better shots that using the supermacro.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Pleased with purchase
Comment: I'm very pleased with this product and have been using it with great results. Thank you.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Macro Lens for XT Rebel
Comment: A good add-on to the EF75-300mm lens. It allows close up shot at a very good quality. Compare with other close-up lenses I have seen, the quality justifies the extra cost of a brand lens

It does not match a high quality macro lens, but for the money a good alternative.

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