MR14 EX Flash compatability

[steve nunn]

I am considering buying a MR14 EX Macrolite as I want to experiment with some insect photography. I have a Tamron 90mm Macro lens attached to a 10D. Will this unit fit and work well? I have read (somewhere) that the Macrolite is only compatible with some lens.

Advice would be very much appreciated.

Steve

[PaulB]

Steve,
Fear not the MR14EX does fit on the Tamron 90mm, but....
You need to buy a filter stepping ring and a Canon ring which the flash unit clips on to.
The Canon Macro lenses have the necessary fittings built around the filter mount.
I used the setup you are thinking of and it works perfectly - sorry I don't have the necessary sizes and part numbers handy, if I ind them out I will post back later.

[steve nunn]

Thanks Paul,

That would be really helpful.

Cheers

Steve

[PaulB]

Hi Steve - and anyone else needing this info.,
The parts you need are:

Filter stepping ring 55mm to 58mm.

Canon Macrolight Adapter 58mm.

[steve nunn]

That is extremely helpful thanks