At 12:50 AM 10/23/2001, you wrote:
>I've been doing more 'close-up' pictures with my 28-70 f2.8L
>and have started thinking about getting a Canon close up lens
>to allow me to get closer.
>B&H explains the following:
>"The 250D is suited for lenses with a focal length anywhere from 30 to
>135mm. The 500D and 500 are geared for lenses with a focal length anywhere
>from 70 to 300mm. "
We got this info from Canon USA, BTW.
>Unfortunately the 250D isn't available in a 77mm size.
>Has anyone here used either the 250D or 500D?
>Will the 500D work with my lens?
Yes.
>Are there good third part alternatives?
Sure. See http://www.angelfire.com/ca/erker/closeups.html
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regards,
Henry Posner
Director of Sales and Training
B&H Photo-Video, and Pro-Audio Inc.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com
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