Use An All-In-One Zoom Lens for TRUE Macro Photography & REAL 1:1 LIFESIZE Image Ratios. Canon 500D!

[@snapchick]

This was so helpful. I managed to get a 67mm Canon closeup filter on ebay and looking forward to trying out your technique.

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

You are welcome. It is so much fun and I hope you have great results. Thanks for watching.

[@roberttaylor4513]

I got one at a thrift store for $4 it was in perfect condition, I love it.

[@stephenelderphoto]

I loved your sample images Don! In case any of your viewers can’t find the Canon 500D, Nisi do a nice one which is available in 77mm and another smaller size (maybe 55mm). I got the larger one myself as it fits all but my Sony 200-600mm. Like you said, it’s a great way to carry macro facilities without the weight and bulk of a separate lens. Looking forward to your next video Don 👍

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Thanks Stephen, I'm not familiar with the Nisi diopter but it looks good on first glance, thanks for the tip! I've put a link to that product in the description.

[@roberta.ruiziii6687]

Hi Don, One final question> While using the close up lens 500D, does it matter if I leave the focusing distancing at infinity or should I switch to the closer distance. Thanks!

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

You'll want to always manually focus at the closest distance your lens allows. Then it becomes a case of moving in tiny increments back and forth from your subject to find the exact focus, then shoot.

[@roberta.ruiziii6687]

@@DonMammoserPhoto Hi Don. Thank you very much. I really appreciate all of your help

[@roberta.ruiziii6687]

Hi Don, Does the Canon 77mm 500d close-up lens work with the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens as well? I've been using it on the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L is II USM at the moment. Thank you. and thanks for the great videos

[@DonMammoserPhoto]

Hi Robert, As long as the close-up filter fits properly on the end of a lens it will work. It may not always give lifesize 1:1 ratios but it will still allow that lens to focus closer. There's never any harm in putting it on and trying it out - see if you like it and if it works for you.

[@roberta.ruiziii6687]

@@DonMammoserPhoto Hi Don, thanks so much. I really appreciate it. Ill try it wuth the 100-400 in the morning when the light outside is better. Thanks again !