MR 14 and Canon 100mmL IS

[simon_t1]

<p>I have the new Canon 100mm L IS, and heard about the problem to attach the MR14 to the new larger thread. Is it a problem or is there a solution, before I decide to go for the MR14.</p>

<p>Thanks,<br>

Simon.</p>

[jesse_barba]

<p>I think you just need the 67mm adapter ring ($30)</p>

[lester_wareham]

As noted you need a microlite adaptor for the IS macro.

 

Depending on what result you want and your subjects, I would generally recommend the twin flash over the ring flash.

 

Ring problems; flat lighting, ring shaped highlights in reflective subjects.

 

Twin advantages: control over lighting, control of focus lights from shutter button

 

Of course there is a big price difference.

[robin_sibson1]

<p>The Macrolite Adapter 67 is what you need. It has a 58mm female thread at the front, so you can fit a 58mm lens cap securely onto it to protect the lens when not in use. The separate adapter has the advantage that you can put a 67mm filter between the lens and the adapter. I have never found any vignetting with this combination on the 5DII.</p>

<p>The MT-24EX and MR-14EX have rather different uses; neither one is "better" than the other for all purposes. For very close-up work the ability to control the balance between the two half-ring tubes on the MR-14EX means that you do not get flat lighting unless that's what you want. What you do get is shadowless lighting – not the same thing – whereas you can get shadows with the MT-24EX. In addition to being much more expensive, the MT-24EX is also much bulkier and clumsier, a relevant consideration for field use.</p>

<p>Incidentally, if you have a camera body with a built-in flash, such as the 7D, then using the built-in flash with a Fong Puffer gives results that are often acceptable. </p>