For macro photographers a ring light is a great way to add some extra light in both natural and studio situations.
Canon macro lens ring light.
Neewer macro ttl ring flash light with led af assist lamp for canon e ttl ttl cameras such as canon eos 5d mark ii eos 6d eos 7d eos 70d eos 60d eos 60da eos 700d 650d 600d 400d 350d 300d 100d 1000d 1100d rebel t5i t4i t3i xti xt sl1 xs t3.
The lens which is equivalent to 56mm when mounted on crop body has a minimum focus distance of just 3 cm 1 2 in.
Used by dentists practitioners to help illluminate close up images or instill colorful and dreamy effects.
High luminocity 95 and low static power consumption.
As a macro lens it offers excellent 1 1 magnification and very sharp image quality.
Similar to the ef m 28mm f3 5 macro lens introduced a year ago the 35mm f2 8 has a built in led ring light.
Which is what makes a light mounted to the front of the lens so useful.
Flashes both on camera and off camera tend to be frustrating in macro photography because the lens itself often gets in the way at such close distances.
The ring light may be the better choice for canon s longer prime lenses that include a macro function.
Chromo inc ci55000230 macro ring 48 led power light review next up is a continuous light only not flash but nonetheless a great option.
The adapter is sold separately.
Three brightness levels one quarter half and full.
It comes with adapters to fit it to the front of most lenses.
Macro ring lite mr 14ex twin tube ring lite for close ups with ef and ef s macro lenses flash tubes fire together or can be independently controlled guide number of 46 iso 100 feet incandescent and flash modelling lamps full e ttl e ttl ii controls including lighting ratios and wireless system compatibility.
The canon mr 14ex ii macro ring lite is ideal for eos quality close up photography when used in conjunction with one of canon s ef macro lenses.
Compatible with canon s through the tens or ttl metering system the mr 14ex ii is a top option for still photographers using canon bodies.
Canon has introduced a compact 35mm f2 8 is stm macro lens for crop sensor dslrs.
Redesigned as a perfect complement to contemporary digital slr setups it is the most advanced macro flash canon has ever produced.
Why we picked the canon mr 14ex ii macro ring lite.
It uses canon s hybrid is system with up to four stops of shake reduction.
There s a lot to like about the canon ef s 60mm.
If you plan to use either the mr 14ex or mt 24ex on canon s superb 100mm f 2 8 macro lens you will need a threaded adapter that permits attaching the flash to the lens.