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Photograph flowers, jewels, insects, coins, etc. super close-up

True macro. 1:1 magnification. Made in Japan.

Upgraded Canon 35-80mm Mk I f/4.5-5.6 lens. Fully converted and ready for use.


Modified for macro photography using a new internal configuration of Canon lenses. 

Fully automatic with autofocus 0.4x to 0.9x life-size, and up to 1.8x life-size extreme macro!

The lens is fully set up and works out of the box like any other canon lens.


Pictures show the modified for macro lens or were taken with one.

All taken using these lenses and straight from the camera - what you see is what you get.

Over 100 sold...photos sent in by previous satisfied customers!
 
Photos courtesy of Bob, Marilyn, Paul, Nick, Carol & Gabor, and a very big thank you to Leigh for the new 2014 crocus & snowdrops!
This from a the underwater photographer: “I am really amazed by the abilities of this lens. I have been using (my first) DSLR and the lens only since November, but I took pictures with it which were published in an aquarium magazine. I could only recommend it, a real value for the money.” Gabor Horvath. Jan, 2013.

There's a
flickr pool for the modified 35-80 macro if you'd like to see more examples from the lens and there are some more from Paul on there too.


Seller refurbished: stripped, checked, cleaned and rebuilt.
Uses a new configuration of optics to enable macro shots.
See disassembled view on the listing photos to see what's cleaned.
Re-assembled and fully tested. In good condition throughout.
 The multi-coated optics are superb with the coatings beautifully deep and blemish free.

Will work fully on all canon eos cameras, film and digital, made since the 1980’s.

If it doesn't perform as you'd expect return it within 14 days for a refund.
No Quibble money back guarantee.
That's plenty of time to play!

Please see my latest seller feedback from satisfied customers. 100% positive - offered as an eBay premium listing guaranteeing you the best service.

Included in this auction:
1) The customised Canon EF 35-80 lens, delivered to you in 0.4x-0.9x magnification with full autofocus.
2) Canon front and rear caps,
3) A new and boxed UV filter to protect it,
4) The all important push-fit canon optical element that can be inserted or left out of the lens to change the magnification. You can convert between the magnifications as often as you like.
5) Instructions on how to convert the lens (tool free or using a paperclip if you've no nails) between magnification ranges.



You'll be taking pictures 30 seconds after you've opened the box!
Viewing, testing and collection welcome from Nottingham.
Click here to calculate distance for pick-up.


Pros of using this lens:
  • Cheaper than any unmodified canon macro lenses and you get similar magnifications (canon make only 4 true 1:1 macro lenses - price ranges from £450-£1600. PHEW!). This isn't simply a normal 35-80 with the front hacked off, it's entirely stripped, cleaned and rebuilt using different optical elements salvaged from another lens to make it suitable for macro work.
  • Just move the camera nearer or further to the subject and the autofocus confirm goes beep when in focus (0.7x-1.8x) or use full autofocus with the 0.4x-0.9x option: then simply press the shutter. The two magnification modes give flexibility (just alter the zoom to change the magnification).
  • No need for manual mode but everything behaves as it should if you do want the flexibility. Fully automatic on the camera: exposure and the aperture of the lens, operation of flash, etc. work properly in all modes. You don't need to be a photo-genius to get good results - leave it on auto!
  • Contains only Canon Japanese glass with full spectra coatings, etc. No cheap inferior optics. The simplest solution with nothing sticking out of the lens, no bolt-ons, adaptors, bellows, extension rings, extra screw on bits of glass, contraptions to put it on backwards, or any of that gubbins.
  • It works like any other Canon lens and you can use additional standard filters/dioptres, lens hoods, etc. Crystal clear glass, full autofocus, and all Canon optics! Bright view finder, fully automatic iris control. Interfaces fully with your camera circuits, because it's an original canon lens!
  • Super light, weighs next to nothing.
Cons of using this lens:
  • Working distance is close, a few inches from the end of the lens and like all macro lenses the depth of field is quite narrow.
  • The lens can only be used to focus on small things close to it, just like canon's pro MP-E 65mm macro lens. It doesn't focus to infinity, so it's no good for portraits...

Technical specifications:

At 0.4x-0.9x magnification, focal length is 11cm from the end of the lens. You can photograph an object from 2.5cm-4.5cm across

At 0.7x-1.8x magnification, the focal length is 4.5 cm from the end of the lens, and the object can be 1.2cm-2.7cm across.

Between 0.4x magnification to 0.9x magnification you get full autofocus, and with the 0.7-1.8x extreme magnification manual focussing is by moving the lens closer or further from the subject using focus confirm. With max magnification just line up the shot and the autoconfirm sensor beeps and the red lights on your camera viewfinder blink when you're sharp. Snap: an amazing picture of the micro-world!

Equivalent to approximately 50-130 mm on a 1.6x crop body, and 40-100mm on a 1.3x crop body


Postage + Packaging:

Will be well packed with miles of bubble wrap and sent as soon as the post office opens after you’ve won the auction by special delivery. You will receive the lens the next day - I'll try and get it in your hands less than 24 hours after you click 'Buy It Now'!

Compatibility:

This is a full EF lens (not the cropped EF-S type), so when you upgrade your camera in the future to a full frame model, then this lens will still work great! Feel free to ask if it will work on your camera if you're not sure.

COMPATIBLE DIGITAL SLR'S: CANON 1100D , 1000D, 700D, 650D, 600D , 550D , 500D , 450D , 400D , 350D , 300D , 100D, 70D, 60D , 50D , 40D , 30D , 20D , 10D , 7D , 6D, 5D , D60 , D30 etc.

COMPATIBLE FILM SLR'S: CANON EOS 1, 3, 5, 10, 100, 1000/F/N, 30, 33, 50e, 300, 3000, 500, 500N, 5000, RT, 600, 620, 630, 650,700, 750, 850 etc.

NB - these lenses are offered for sale elsewhere, and may be removed from auction at any time. If you want one...grab it now! The price is volatile: purchase price varies with how many items I have for sale, availability of lenses and parts and sales that occur elsewhere. If there are no lenses available and you'd like to go on the waiting list, or you want to be notified at a particular price point, please drop me an eBay message without obligation. All content and images © 2014 canonmacrolens (a trading name of Psi-Com, contact details below) or from previous buyers (used with permission). I sometimes have seconds at a lower price point: message me.


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