Canon 250D Close-up Lens Test Results While searching for a good close-up lens which wouldn't degrade the video quality (well almost, see comment later), I came across the Canon 250D. Unfortunately I couldn't find any good test shots or reviews on using the lens for videography. However, I did find a review on YouTube for macro photograpy. The review was good, so I went ahead and ordered the lens from Adorama. After a 2 month backorder wait the lens finally arrived. As it turns out, it was well worth the wait. With 2 elements, the lens has some weight to it. Here are some working numbers: Focus range, lens to subject - 200 to 250mm; horizontal width with tele converter off - 165-200mm (wide), 22mm (tele); horizontal width with tele converter on - 90-100mm (wide), 12mm (tele). The lens produced excellent video quality. The image did soften a wee bit with the the tele-converter on and zoomed all the way in. One of the great features is there is NO focus shift throughout the zooming range. Two other accessories are required to produce good results with this lens. The first is a sturdy tripod with a fluid head, if your subject will be moving, and second a focusing rail. With the lens zoomed all of the way out you may be able to hand hold the shot, but not when zoomed in. The magification and the extremely short depth of field necessitate the use of these accessories. Another recommendation is to turn off instant auto focus. I found with it on the image would suddenly shift to ...
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