| If you're interested in Macro photography then | | | | dedicated macro lens then it's a great alternative. |
| the Canon 500D Close-up lens can be a great | | | | The Canon 500D Close-Up Lens uses a dual |
| introduction to this exciting area without the | | | | element which produces much better results than |
| expense of a dedicated Macro Lens. | | | | similar single element add ons so I wouldn't |
| The lens attaches to your camera by threading | | | | recommend getting a single element instead of |
| onto the filter threads of your standard lens. It is | | | | this. |
| intended to be used primarily with a telephoto lens | | | | In use the depth of field seemed to be shallow so |
| with a focal length of 70mm-300mm. The Canon | | | | focusing could be a little tricky and the final shots |
| 500D Close-up Lens works by increasing the | | | | seemed to lose a little focus towards the edges. |
| magnification of the lens effectively getting closer | | | | There are some things this lens can do that a |
| to the subject. | | | | Macro can't though. For example attaching the |
| Fitting the close-up lens is very easy and in a | | | | lens to a 70mm-300mm telephoto lens allows you |
| matter of seconds you're up and running. The | | | | to get closer shots when you are still far away |
| shots taken with the Canon 500D Close-Up Lens | | | | from the subject. I'd definitely recommend using a |
| generally produce very good results but are not | | | | tripod though as otherwise camara shake can be |
| as good as a dedicated macro lens. The add on | | | | a problem. |
| however is easy to carry and store in your | | | | Should you buy one of these? |
| camera bag so if you don't have the room for a | | | | |