Can 500D + 70-200/2.8L IS replace a dedicated macro lens? -- Canon Accessories in photography-on-the.net forums

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Dec 27, 2006 23:09 | #1

Hi,

I have a 30D and the 70-200/2.8L. I used to have a tamron sp90 and later a sigma 180mm f3.5 macro lenses of another mount.... since I have jumped to Canon, I tried to simplify my line up. If possible I want to keep only 2 to 3 good lenses only.

I do macro a lot.... especially on flowers and bug... the sigma 180mm just so good for doing macro on bug due to the working distance. I heard that a canon 500D is a good alternative if mounted on canon L lens....

My question is can the combo rival or at least almost similar level with true dedicated macro lens?

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Dec 28, 2006 05:21 | #2

Personally I never cared for my 500D. I felt that it was very limiting - there was a very narrow range that the lens had to be from the subject - like +/- 2 inches. I also had a set of extension tubes and ended up using them quite a bit. I ended up selling the 500D but kept my tubes.

Take a look at these 2 threads, some tests I did with tubes and a 500D on my 100-400.
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=26572
https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=28037

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Dec 28, 2006 17:38 as a reply to @ Scottes's post | #3

Thanks Scottes.

7D, 450D, EF17-40L, EF70-200/2.8L IS, 580EX, 550EX,..... Benro C-427 CF Tripod, Markin M10 Ballhead;

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