close up lens

[Roundeldog]

As a newbie I would like some advice as to which lens I would need for macro shots and where I would be able to get one in the U.K. I have spent hours trying to locate one without success.

[hypokondriak]

excellent thread for an excellent method:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=14605

[Poltergeist]

Roundeldog wrote:
As a newbie I would like some advice as to which lens I would need for macro shots and where I would be able to get one in the U.K. I have spent hours trying to locate one without success.

You can get the 250D close-up accessory lens and adaptor from Jessops. The 58mm lens is £76-99 and the adaptor is about £14-99.

They also have an online shop at
http://www.jessops.com/

It's a reliable online service in my experience - used it myself many times without problems.