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09/25/2011 11:27:11 AM · #1 |
| I picked up a Canon 50mm f/2.5 EF COMPACT MACRO LENS... would i get a closer macro shot if I added the 1.4x/2.0x extender? advantages or disadvantages? |
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09/25/2011 11:49:13 AM · #2 |
I don't think the extenders are compatible with your lens.
For the extenders: "As a rule, but subject to change, the compatible lenses include fixed focal length L lenses 135mm and longer, zoom L lenses at least 70mm on their wide end and Canon TS-E Tilt-Shift lenses. "
Maybe you are talking about extension tubes. These are different from the extenders. |
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09/25/2011 11:58:18 AM · #3 |
In short, yes, you would, barring mechanical incompatibility. With the 2.0x extender, for instance, you'd wind up with a 100mm f/5.0 lens with double the maximum magnification. Also FWIW, if the 50/2.5 will not mount on the extender due to mechanical interference, it's possible to mount an extension tube between them to eliminate the interference. You then lose infinity focus, and gain a little more magnification.
You may or may not be satisfied with the ultimate image quality. A simpler strategy is just to use 50mm of extension tubes, which will have approximately the same effect on magnification.
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09/25/2011 11:58:21 AM · #4 |
| Where did you get your question from? |
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09/25/2011 12:31:43 PM · #5 |
| I only asked that question because I would like to use my macro lense to get the nice upclose shots.. Cory, It just came to me.. One of those "What if I did that.." kind of question that came to me, just trying to figure if it was possible. |
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