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Canon 250D vs Canon 500D close up lenses? (vs Raynox 250)

Started Jun 11, 2021 | Questions thread
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Peter in Canberra Senior Member • Posts: 1,346
Canon 250D vs Canon 500D close up lenses? (vs Raynox 250)

I have read that the Canon 500D close up lens is suited to long focal length lenses while the 250D to shorter lenses.

I am contemplating trying to add one to the Nikon AF-P 70-300 DX VR lens (58mm thread)
I am watching a 250D 58mm and a 500d 52mm for sale.

Wondering if the focal length recommendation makes the 250D not a good pairing.

The 52mm one could be fitted with a 58-52 step down ring, which I guess could remain attached to the 500D lens.

Thoughts gratefully accepted.

The use scenario would be larger insects / spiders where some shortening of the focus distance of the telephoto and some magnification would be nice, and hopefully retaining some depth of field.
I already have a macro lens (the 85 VR micro) which I use for small insects / spiders with some success (by my standards anyway )

The Raynox 250 clip on lens has also been suggested but that seems to get mixed reviews.

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Canon EOS 500D (EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3)
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