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Macro lens.

Discussion in 'Lens Lust' started by Herm Wallace, Apr 11, 2007.

  1. Herm Wallace

    Herm Wallace

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    Jan 28, 2006
    Cinti.
    How would a Nikon 85 f/1.4 work with a Cannon close-up lens 500 D as a macro lens?

    Thanks,
    Herm
     
    Herm Wallace, Apr 11, 2007
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  2. MParker

    MParker

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    Mar 30, 2006
    Springfield, VA & Cape Charles, VA
    Probably just fine. The 500D is a very fine multi-element diopter. I use one on my 105/2DC and 180/2.8 occasionally when I don't have a macro with me.
     
    MParker, Apr 11, 2007
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  3. Jeff Lee

    Jeff Lee

    9,081
    May 16, 2006
    Oregon
    No the 500D won't be fine, you need the 250D for that focal length.
     
    Jeff Lee, Apr 11, 2007
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  4. MParker

    MParker

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    Mar 30, 2006
    Springfield, VA & Cape Charles, VA
    The 250D allows about 10" and the 500D about 19" so I agree that the 250D might be the better choice though the extra standoff is attractive and I'm not sure the 250D is available in 77mm.
     
    MParker, Apr 11, 2007
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  5. Nuteshack

    Nuteshack Guest

    i believe the 500d is designed for 70-300mm so it should work just fine on the 85....;-))
     
    Nuteshack, Apr 11, 2007
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