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inexpensive macro lens for eos m

Started May 7, 2017 | Discussions thread
HaroldC3
HaroldC3 Veteran Member • Posts: 3,067
Re: inexpensive macro lens for eos m
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You'll have to define inexpensive. The EF-M 28mm macro is $300 and to some that is inexpensive.

If you are just looking to mess around every once in awhile, I'd recommend getting the 50mm f1.8 STM lens and a reverse ring and reversing it on an existing lens (like the 18-55mm lens), if you don't already have the 50mm lens. That way you have a useful lens that can be used for portraits and macros and are just paying for the reverse ring to use for macros.

Another option is to get a screw on filter like the Canon 500D, that will add magnifcation to your lens. Just make sure to get a reputable brand, such as Canon, and not some cheap junk (there is alot out there).

Lastly, you could try extension tubes. They go between the camera lens and body. However, there don't make any for ef-m, so you would need an EF adapter and an EF/EF-S piece of glass to use them. They increase how close you can focus to your subject, therefore increasing magnification. A popular brand for those is Kenko. Again, go with something well known and not something cheap. Many of the cheap ones don't have electronics for communication with the lens or create reflections inside the tubes.

I hope that helps.

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