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Key Features
- Attaches to Front Element
- Changes Close Focus Distance
- Range: 500mm to Infinity (19.6" approx)
Canon Close-up Lenses are for quick and easy close-up photography. The close-up lens is screwed on to the front of a lens like a filter. Close-up lenses 500D has two achromatic elements (the 250D lens also) to correct chromatic aberrations. It does not degrade the high optical performance of EF lenses. Close-up lens 500 has only one element. The 500D is optimized for lenses of 70-300mm.
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What's the difference between 500D and 250D?
The 250D and the 500D are intended to add close up ability to non macro lenses. The 250D is suited for for focus lengths between 30 to 135mm. The 500D and 500 are intended focal lengths between 70 to 300mm. You can use them on Macro lenses they will rescue the field of view and increase the magnification of the Macro lens.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Can a clear protective filter be placed on the front of the Canon 500D close up lens?
Hi Sue, I'm not really sure. I would imagine so. It's looks just like any other filter. Whether or not it hinders the quality i do not know. Though it does seem like a great idea. I'm forever taking it on and off....sorry I couldn't help you more...
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Will this lens allow me to take pics of photos?
This close up lens will shorten the focusing distance on the lens it is placed on. It can be used for copy work.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Can I use this lens to take pics of actual older photographs?
I've used it with a medium ( 80-120 mm ) telephoto lens and was happy with the results. Hope that helps.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Clarification on previous question: Can the 500d lens be used in conjunction with a step-up-ring on lenses that have a filter thread size not offered by Canon?
Yes, it is possible to use a step-up filter ring to connect a larger Canon 500D filter onto a lens with smaller filter threads.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Will this close up lens work if I have to use a step up ring to attach it to a lens with a different filter thread size?
I am sorry I really can't answer that question for you. Sorry
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Can the 500d lens be used in conjunction with a step uip lens on lenses that have a filter thread size not covered by Canon's choices?
Yes, I use it with a 58mm lens and also with a 52mm lens using a step ring.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Do I have to use a conversion lens adapter to attach this to my S2 IS digital camera?
Yes; the Canon LA-DC58E Conversion Lens Adapter (discontinued - no longer available), would be needed to connect the Canon 58mm 500D Close-up Lens onto the Canon Powershot S2 IS Digital Camera.
Date published: 2018-08-28