Canon

Canon 2820A001 58mm Close-up Lens for Select Cameras

Name: Canon 2820A001 58mm Close-up Lens for Select Cameras
Brand: Canon
SKU: 2820A001

Get Closer to Your Subject with Canon's 250D 58mm Close-Up Lens Enhance your photography with the Canon 250D 58mm Close-up Lens. This accessory allows compatible Canon cameras, including select EOS SLR and PowerShot models, to focus at a much closer distance, revealing intricate details previousl...

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Overview

Get Closer to Your Subject with Canon's 250D 58mm Close-Up Lens

Enhance your photography with the Canon 250D 58mm Close-up Lens. This accessory allows compatible Canon cameras, including select EOS SLR and PowerShot models, to focus at a much closer distance, revealing intricate details previously beyond reach. The lens attaches easily to the front of your existing lens, opening up a new world of macro possibilities.

Specifications:

Compatibility: Canon A700, A710IS, G1, G2, G3, G5, G6, EOS SLR Cameras
Attachment: Front of camera lens via adapter (sold separately)
Minimum Focusing Distance: Approximately 9.9 inches
Optical Design: Double-element achromatic
Optimized Focal Length Range: 50-135mm
Recommended Focus: Manual

Key Features

Changes closest focusing distance to 250mm

58mm filter size

2 lens elements

Attaches to the front of lens

250mm Focusing distance

Specifications

Type

Close-up Lens

Closest Focusing Distance

250mm

Filter Size

58mm

Lens Elements

Attachment Method

Attaches to the front of lens

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary function of this Canon 58mm Close-up Lens?

This lens attachment is designed to change the closest focusing distance of a compatible lens to 250mm, allowing for close-up photography.

What filter size does this close-up lens have?

This Canon close-up lens features a 58mm filter size, indicating compatibility with lenses that have a 58mm filter thread.

How many lens elements are in this close-up attachment?

The Canon 2820A001 close-up lens is constructed with 2 lens elements to aid in optical performance.

Does this lens attach directly to the camera body?

No, this close-up lens attaches to the front of your existing camera lens.

What specific focusing distance does this lens achieve?

When attached, it achieves a focusing distance of 250mm for close-up subjects.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Specifically designed to change the closest focusing distance to 250mm, enabling detailed close-up photography.
Features 2 lens elements, contributing to image quality and optical performance for macro-style shots.
Has a 58mm filter size, indicating compatibility with a range of Canon lenses that share this filter thread.
Attaches conveniently to the front of the existing lens, making it easy to use without complex modifications.
Provides an accessible way to explore close-up photography without investing in a dedicated macro lens.

👎 Cons

Requires a compatible Canon lens with a 58mm filter thread to be used, as it is not a standalone lens.
The fixed 250mm focusing distance might limit versatility compared to a variable focus macro lens.
As an attachment, it may introduce some optical compromises compared to a prime macro lens designed from the ground up.
The product information does not specify the aperture capabilities, which are crucial for depth of field control in close-up photography.
It is an accessory that relies on the primary lens's optical quality, potentially inheriting any imperfections of the main lens.