| Magnifications with the EF 70-200mm
f/2.8L USM Zoom Lens I find that the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM zoom lens to be well suited for use with the Close-up 500D when shooting small objects. Of course, the 500D can also be used with most of the EF single focal length and zoom lenses - you only need to get the right diameter thread of the Close-up Lens.
The cellular phone's keypad and the zippers of a backpack (above) were photographed with the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L zoom lens set at the 200mm focal length and at both its closest focusing and infinity distances. Direct E-TTL flash that deflected via a home-made bounce card was used for the backpack's zippers. The same method was also used for these examples below of the Hello Kitty toy and Terminator T800's miniature exoskeleton-cum-keychain holder.
Should you invest in the Close-up 500D Lens? That depends on how often you shoot close-up subjects. The 77mm version is not cheap either as it cost the equivalent of the Canon IXUS/ELPH L-1 APS camera. If you can't afford to invest in any of the three Canon Macro lenses, then choose between the Extension Tubes EF 12 or EF 25 and the Close-up Lens (apart from investing in independent brand tubes and close-up lenses). Also, it is also much more convenient to shoot with the Close-up Lens than it is with any of the Canon Extension Tubes. With the Close-up Lens, one can shoot with the prime lens from anywhere between the closest focusing distance and infinity (as shown in the examples above) while there is a limited choice with any of the extension tubes. Text and photos by Philip Chong. Copyright 2001 by Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd << Back to Main . 1 . 2 . 3 . |
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