topic Re: I am looking for a closeup lens for my 70-200 4L lens, with 67mm in EF & RF Lenses

I am looking for a closeup lens for my 70-200 4L lens, with 67mm

fdnave — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:37:00 GMT

I don't seem to be able to source a 67mm closeup lens for my 60D even though Canon claims to have one. Is there an acceptible option?

Thanx

Re: I am looking for a closeup lens for my 70-200 4L lens, with 67mm

diverhank — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:18:19 GMT

You can use a step down ring (72mm-67mm) with a 72mm close-up lens.

However, you should consider investing in extension tubes instead. They are generally cheaper and without IQ degradation.

For magnification factors and focus distance, check this link out:

http://www.bobatkins.com/photography/eosfaq/closeup.htm

Re: I am looking for a closeup lens for my 70-200 4L lens, with 67mm

cicopo — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:21:03 GMT

I don't know anything about how well they work but besises using a step up ring there are choices available.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Circular+Sizes_67mm&ci=158&N=4207499338+4294955266

Re: I am looking for a closeup lens for my 70-200 4L lens, with 67mm

fdnave — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:05:46 GMT

Re: I am looking for a close-up lens for my 70-200 4L lens, with 67mm

Carnac — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 07:11:56 GMT

Or use one or more extension tubes (no glass - fits between the lens and the body). Allows closer focusing. Canon tubes cost a bit but are excellent quality. Others have had good luck with third party brands.

Re: I am looking for a close-up lens for my 70-200 4L lens, with 67mm

fdnave — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:41:11 GMT

Thanx for your return. I am leaning toward the Canon 25II exyender but the discussion on closeup filters is

Intriguing. My 70-200 is 67mm so is it better to step up or step down with lens adapter

Thanx

Re: I am looking for a closeup lens for my 70-200 4L lens, with 67mm

fdnave — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:41:51 GMT

Thanx for your help

Re: I am looking for a closeup lens for my 70-200 4L lens, with 67mm

fdnave — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:44:30 GMT

If I went from 77mm to 67mm with step down would that work and which ext. tubes do you suggest. Of course Canon is always a bit pricier.
Thanx

Re: I am looking for a closeup lens for my 70-200 4L lens, with 67mm

trulandphoto — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:51:31 GMT

I use extension tubes with prime lenses but prefer close up lenses with zoom lenses because with extension tubes your focus changes with zooming. So, if you're really close, whenever you zoom a bit you've got to move your setup to refocus.

Re: I am looking for a closeup lens for my 70-200 4L lens, with 67mm

fdnave — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:27:50 GMT

Great point Thanx, I think I'll go wit Hoya at this point, any thoughts?

Re: I am looking for a closeup lens for my 70-200 4L lens, with 67mm

trulandphoto — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:40:13 GMT

@fdnave wrote:
Great point Thanx, I think I'll go wit Hoya at this point, any thoughts?

The step up ring from 67 to 72 would be a good option so you could use the 500D. But as long as a third party option is a 2 element, coated lens it probably will perform well. I'm not familiar with all the options as I use the 500D.

Re: I am looking for a closeup lens for my 70-200 4L lens, with 67mm

scj7129 — Mon, 13 May 2013 05:18:37 GMT

Stay away from the front glass and get a set of tubes such as Kenko makes that you can use individually or stacked for whatever close magnification you might need:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/375102-REG/Kenko_AEXTUBEDGC_Auto_Extension_Tube_Set.html

CHEERS!

PS--pick up a macro focus rail for minute adjustments!:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=macro+focus+rail&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=