Product Description

The Canon Close-up Lens 250D is the right accessory to bring you closer to your subject when shooting with the Powershot G5, G3 and G2.

Product Details

• Brand: Canon
• Model: 2820A002
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00" h x 3.00" w x 3.00" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

• Changes closest focusing distance to 250mm
• 58mm filter size
• 2 lens elements
• Attaches to the front of lens
• 250mm focusing distance

Amazon.com Product Description
Compatible with Select Canon SLR cameras and lenses, the 250D close-up accessory attaches to the front of your camera lens, where it changes the closest focusing distance from infinity to roughly 9.9 inches. The lens supports most EF lenses, but also attaches to the Canon PowerShot G1, G2, G3, G5, and G6 cameras and the A620 and A610 models. The various Canon cameras require different conversion lens adapters.

• PowerShot G1 and G2 cameras require the LA-DC58 adapter
• PowerShot G3 and G5 cameras require the LA-DC58B adapter
• The PowerShot G6 camera requires the LA-DC58D adapter
• A620 and A610 cameras require the LA-DC58F adapter

From the Manufacturer
These close-up attachments can be used with most EF lense to provide a shorter minimum focusing distance with no loss of light. The 250D/500D series incorporates double-element achromatic design for maximum optical performance while the 500 series features single-element construction for maximum economy. The 250D is optimized for lenses between 50-135mm, while the 500D works best with telephoto lense from 70-300mm. Manual focusing is recommended.

Customer Reviews

Canon 55-250mm IS + Canon 250D = Fantastic bargain!
I bought a 58mm Canon 250D close up filter for the Canon 55-250mm IS lens and now I have a fantastic macro lens, that is capable of doing 1:1 macro with a working distance of 25cm (~10")! The 250D is roughly 1/7 th the price of the closest 1:1 macro lens with the same working distance - the tamron 180mm 1:1 macro. Even though the 250D is optically optimized for lens up to 135mm focal length, the results are fantastic handheld up to 200mm on this lens. Using 250mm (when you get a bit higher than 1:1) is a little bit of work, but gets decent results (with mirror lockup + tripod + f/25). No horrible color fringing that happens with cheap closeup filters on the market (like the Opteka +1,+2,+4, and +10 close up filters). I haven't used a true 1:1 macro lens, which I suspect will definitely be better quality-wise, but the combination of a canon 55-250mm IS + canon 250d for a telephoto + 1:1 macro + IS under 400$ is a true bargain along the lines of the 50mm f/1.8 for Canon crop DSLRs.

great piece of equipment
I am new to photography and wanted to jump into every aspect of it. I bought a high end lens to work with everyday pictures but after looking at some up close photos wanted to try that. I bought this lens to attach it to the 50mm lens....I love it. It allows me to get much closer to the subject. Well worth the money in my opinion!

Works great with Olympus E-300
I bought the Canon 250D expecting it to be a good alternative to an expensive lens. I use it with my E-300 Olympus camera and the 40/150mm lens. It requires a little work to get a proper focus, but when you have it, the results are superlative. I recommend it highly.