Hi, I'm new to the world of digital photography and have a couple of queries that I would appreciate some assistance with. I have a Canon EOS 700D with an 18-55 IS STM lens. 1) Do I have use EF-S lenses or can I also use those with an EF mount and if so are there any disadvantages ? 2) I would like to take some close-up photos but am unable to stretch to a macro lens. Can I use extension tubes or bellows with my kit and if so will the results be acceptable ? Many thanks, Dave
Well.. 1. Yes you can use EF lenses in fact they have an advantage of being usable on film and full frame cameras should you upgrade, unlike the -S lenses made specially for the crop sensors. 2. You can surely use other means like extension tubes and get acceptable results. If your looking for a modest priced option, back in mid 2000's i borrowed a 50mm sigma macro from a buddy which performed well. You could shop around for a used copy and get that at a reasonable cost, its a 2.8 and i think would be worth the jump up from tubes where you loose a few stops of light.
