kevinconnery Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Can anyone recommend a <i>good</i> way to get closer focusing with the 70-200? I'm looking for no more than about 1/4th life-size, but closer than what it currently limits me to. <p>Why the 500D rather than Extension tubes, or vice-versa? How about Nikon's 5T?<p>Since the usual 'just slap a close-up lens on it' is so expensive (500D is $125+), I'd like to see what alternatives exist and what their trade-offs are.<p>Typical use would be stopped down to at least f/8-f/11, using strobes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_smith15 Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Hi Kevin I have had good success with extension tubes. I believe a 25mm tube should give you about 1/3 life size at 70mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakim_peled1 Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 As extension tubes have no optical elements, I guess they are your best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauh44 Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 Hi Kevin, you might want to look at Canon's 500D close-up lens that screws into the 77mm threads on your 70-200 f2.8. While I've not used it personally, I was reading an article in an outdoor photography magazine that reviewed it and the accompanying photos were excellent. There are 2 types and for best results, I think you'd want the 500D. Here's what Canon says: "These close-up attachments can be used with most EF lense to provide a shorter minimum focusing distance with no loss of light. The 250D/500D series incorporates double-element achromatic design for maximum optical performance while the 500 series features single-element construction for maximum economy. The 250D is optimized for lenses between 50-135mm, while the 500D works best with telephoto lense from 70-300mm. Manual focusing is recommended." Best wishes . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith_van_hulle1 Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 I'll admit it's been a while since I tried tubes on mine. I have the 500D and can heartily endorse it. Guess it would depend on what you're shooting. If you don't need super magnification, it is SO convenient. Slap a 550 on top and the combo is a great walk around setup for getting fairly close. My issue with the tubes would be the fact that the 500D allows you to use the zoom for close up cropping w/o a lot of manipulation in focus (so it's a quicker rig than the tube). Long as you pay attention to DOF, you won't be unhappy with the quality (dislcaimer about getting what you pay for) considering the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew robertson Posted June 19, 2003 Share Posted June 19, 2003 If you have a teleconverter, throw it on. It doubles magnification without changing minimum focusing distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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