Macro Lens Not Working

[Aegea]

As Nicole says, try with the close-up lens at 135mm.

[kuul13]

Nicole and Aegea!

I am feeling so happy to click close-ups now!! Thanks for your tip, I used the max zoom and then tried to go closer to get the subject in focus and it did magnify ). Now I have to work on it to see more results.. the first few shots that I took of a penny had a flare. Not sure why?

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Thanks again for all your help!

[OsmosisStudios]

COuld be 2 things: it's still out of focus (get closer!) or the diopter isn't a very good one. I know Canon makes very good diopter filters, but they're pretty expensive. Yours may not be the same quality. It could also be the filter/lens combination.

You shouldnt be expecting to get macro-lens-like shots from a close-up filter.

[kuul13]

Thanks Osmosis.. I will keep trying to see if I get any good pictures.. one day i am sure I will be able to buy a macro lens.

[Aegea]

I would also suggesting using a small aperture like f/16 or f/22 to see if that reduces the flare - you'll probably need a tripod to hold the camera steady enough.

[Sunset Nostalgia]

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Originally Posted by OsmosisStudios

COuld be 2 things: it's still out of focus (get closer!) or the diopter isn't a very good one. I know Canon makes very good diopter filters, but they're pretty expensive. Yours may not be the same quality. It could also be the filter/lens combination.

You shouldnt be expecting to get macro-lens-like shots from a close-up filter.

When I was trying to figure out how to use my closeup set, I got the flare when I used them on the 55-200 zoom but not with the 35 prime. My "tests" were done on a Nikon lens cap which has silvery lettering. If I hadn't thrown the shots away, I might be able to come to better conclusions as to why that happens.