Can I use this extension tube with 55-250mm lens to get closer to shoot a sporting action? 55-250 is not enough for me to get the closer look of sprt
2007654
This is a macro lens it is used to get close ups of very small objects. If you want a better close up you will need a better lens.
2007655
You can can closer, but autofocus will not work. None of the lens-changing controls work when this "dumb" tube of metal is attached: no aperture change, no autofocus, no image stabilization engagement. To get these to work, you must buy a "smart" extension tube: the one's from Canon that cost twenty times more.
2007656
What Tim said. You will need to manually focus with this tube. If the subject is moving it will be very difficult to get a photo you'll like. The depth of field is also very large, with a small focus area.
2007657
That isn't really what this will help you do. One thing each tube does is decrease the amount of light that gets to the sensor. So i'd imagine that you'd probably have trouble balancing the f/stop and shutter speeds to get a result you like with that lens. This is ok for doing macro photography where you can control the lighting a bit better, but its really just a casual users toy for occasional use.
2007658
Technically it will get you closer. However, you will need more light for the same exposure (maybe 2.0 instead of 5.4 for example). Also, when using it, your automated features such as exposure and focus, are not available. Using a modern lens is ok, but its best to use an older FD lens. Since you can make the manual aperture adjustment on the lens. When using this, the aperture on your camera will display 00, since it will not be able to read the lens. Its a great add-on considering the price, once you get used to it and have a manual aperture lens.
2007659
Probably not. The extensions are designed for macro photography. It seems like the 55mm would allow you to be close enough. I just tried using the mounting rings with my 55-250 lens. Not being sure what you are trying to do, I would suggest trying it. You may want to use the extension rings anyway. But you may want to consider a smaller lens with the IS and autofocus capabilities.
866658
55-250mm is not STM, but provides an image stabilizer (IS), not a bad lens to start with, then again it depends what you're using it for.
2148233
I've taken some nice shots of football players with this lense, but they were day games. It's a bit dark when fully extended (300mm), but if your camera handles ISO's of 400 - 800 well, it can be used. IMHO, it's as good as any in this price range. Idealy you would want a faster lense for sports, and that speed will cost you.
1270623
Hi, before buying this 55-200 I would rent the lens and try. After checking if this is enough for softball games, I would decide what to buy.You might be able to find similar prices for the 100-300mm as well.
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Hello;I do hope my comments are helpful. On your kit or stock lens which usually is a 15 x 55 zoom lens the threads on the lens are a 58 MM and no adapter I needed. Most full kits from Canon also have a 55 x 200 MM Lens or a 75 x 300 MM lens both are zoom lenses and both have a 52MM thread; which would requires the adapter that comes with the DLSR MC AF 0.45 X Wide Angelw/macro. I use many different lenses. But for this one I like most on my 18 x 55 MM lens because I can get the fish eye effect as well. Also allows very close; closeups. On the higher 200 MM or 300 MM it provides a wider field of view and great for higher resolution closeups!The optics are very high quality as well!Good Luck; Randy Hello;I do hope my comments are helpful. On your kit or stock lens which usually is a 15 x 55 zoom lens the threads on the lens are a 58 MM and no adapter I needed. Most full kits from Canon also have a 55 x 200 MM Lens or a 75 x 300 MM lens both are zoom lenses and both have a 52MM thread; which would requires the adapter that comes with the DLSR MC AF 0.45 X Wide Angelw/macro. I use many different lenses. But for this one I like most on my 18 x 55 MM lens because I can get the fish eye effect as well. Also allows very close; closeups. On the higher 200 MM or 300 MM it... » Read More Hello;I do hope my comments are helpful. On your kit or stock lens which usually is a 15 x 55 zoom lens the threads on the lens are a 58 MM and no adapter I needed. Most full kits from Canon also have a 55 x 200 MM Lens or a 75 x 300 MM lens both are zoom lenses and both have a 52MM thread; which would requires the adapter that comes with the DLSR MC AF 0.45 X Wide Angelw/macro. I use many different lenses. But for this one I like most on my 18 x 55 MM lens because I can get the fish eye effect as well. Also allows very close; closeups. On the higher 200 MM or 300 MM it provides a wider field of view and great for higher resolution closeups!The optics are very high quality as well!Good Luck; Randy « Show Less
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I don't see why it would not work. The IS in a long lens is not affected by the extension tubes as far as I can tell. If you're using a macro lens or a reverse-mounted lens, you would not have IS anyway.
164998
If the lens is compatible with your camera, the extension tubes should work fine with both.
1331601
I used it with a 150mm lens but it still had some shadowing so I would say anything under 150mm is not going to work well.
1960708
While Doug James answered this correctly, I did look up this lens on Canon Lenses. Normally, this is an f4 to 5.6 lens and is an EFS lens for C size cameras. For extenders the widest f-stop that is acceptable is f 5.6. So when you are at f 4.0 you might be able to use this but it would be very limited. You might want to try Canon extension tubes for magnification. The 25mm seems to do best with this lens. Remember though that infinity focusing is generally lost with extension tubes.
1135869
Hey there.I would suggest an exercise if you have the 18-55, but want to start shooting primarily with a fixed focus prime lens. Set the 18-55 to 50, and take shots for the next week only at that length...50 serious shots should give you an idea if you like it as a walkaround. Since there is a really nice sony 35mm lens as well, try that length out also. Personally I like 24mm or 35mm as a walkaround, 50mm is a little too telescopic but it is a very personal preferance.
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This lens is not a sports lens. You'll be too far from any action to even when cropped. The 70-200 f2.8 is one of the best sport lenses for up close. If you want even closer I'd recommend buying the 300mm or 400mm but its might be easier to buy a tube extender that will increase the range of your lens. This lens is great for landscape, portraits, and Weddings.
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Thanks sooo much....with the 55-200 will I be able to get shots of my son on the pitching mound and dauqhter in goal....the little kodack I have has 12x zoom.....does the additional lens compare to that in zooming capabilites.....Thanks so much for all your help....I will go through B&H; photo to order...thanks for finding this for me!!!
176770
You can always buy some automatic extension tubes. I use them all the time with my Olympus lenses. Neewer, Fotasy, and Fotodiox makes them.
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I doubt it will have better optics than your Canons, I bought it to replace my Nikons 18-55 and 55-200, and sent it back for a refund in two days. It is not 250mm in the tele end, it's less than 200 (tested against my Nikon)
1767793
Sorry but I haven,t had much success with ext tube with taking close up and it does not fit the camera well for it feel like it is damaging your camera when trying to put it on and especially when trying to take it off so to tell it is sitting in my bag and I do not plan on using it.Really that is why it is reasonable.
1547554
It's possible there is some question what you mean by "close action (sports) photos". If you mean you are personally very close to the action, then yes, this may be a good lens. If however, you are not close to the action, and wish to "bring the action closer" with the lens, you need as Mazda3 said below, a longer telephoto lens, 300mm or 400mm.The 17-55mm lens is a good primary lens. It zooms from a "wide angle" (for landscapes, architecture, etc) to moderate telephoto (somewhat magnified approx 1.8x normal).
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I had intended to use these extension tubes on a D3200 with the Nikkor 18-200mm DX zoom. However, they refused to fully seat on the camera body, and I would expect the same with the D7000. When I found myself on the verge of trying to use force, I returned the tubes for a refund - a very easy process at Amazon. A few reviews noted similar problems, and at least one offered a workaround, in case you're interested in that.