Canon 52 Close-Up Lens 500D for Lenses 70 to 300mm

2017-05-24T19:14:53

Before I broke down and bought my Tokina 100mm macro lens (which I love), I used the Canon 500D for close-up shots. Know that it works best on zooms between 80 and 100mm, and the results are really quite good. You won't get 1:1 magnification that a true macro lens offers, but it's the next best thing, and a heck of a lot cheaper.

PAUL H.

2017-05-14T10:26:58

I am not using it with a zoom lens but primarily with a 32mm prime on a DX format camera. It is a well-built piece, surprisingly heavy. Images have been sharp but there is some vignetting at the corners at this focal length.

LEONARD R.

2013-05-27T21:00:00

Build quality is great, does note degrade image quality, easy to use you screw it on to your lens BAM you have a macro lens. You have to practice your manual focusing skills. Dont waste your money with the cheaper alternatives, I did and I ended up sticking to this one.

ae l.

2013-03-08T19:00:00

I used this on a Nikkor 55-200mm. Not terribly useful at the wide end, but at 200mm (300 mm equivalent on my D40x), it decreased close focus from about approximately 39 inches to 20 inches. I don't think the resulting image is 1:1, but it's close. I have used cheaper close-up lenses in the past, but this one has outstanding resolution with minimal distortion. I would rate it Excellent. No real need to purchase a Micro Nikkor!

JOHN V.

2012-01-22T19:00:00

No noticeable edge degridation common to most close up lenses; works well with 200mm zoom lens. Times when you just don't want to be switching lenses.

ROBERT S.

2012-01-15T19:00:00

It works very well! Doesn't affect the picture quality!

bigg

2011-12-05T19:00:00

Bought the NK55200VRU Nikon 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR (Vibration Reduction)lens with the 52mm filter size and then got this 52mm close-up lens andnow I have a very good 55mm to 200mm and a very nicemacro lens all for $230.00. From the other reviews I wasn't too sure about what the outcome would be. In just a few minutes I knew I made the right decision. Here in Oregon this morning along the river the spider webs are all frozen and this combo brings out all that frozen detail. Love it.

JJ

2009-12-20T19:00:00

I bought this because I can not afford a macro lens any time soon and wanted to take some close up shots. I am very pleased with this lens! Can't go wrong for [$].

dhunt

2009-08-18T21:00:00

Found this lens also works quite well with shorter focal lengths; only loose a little sharpness around the edges.

ROBERT S.

2009-07-07T21:00:00

Wouldn't be without it!

Marlin