Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue

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11-23-2010, 02:13 PM
doggiedoc

Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue

Hi all - I bought a used MT-24 from Lens Rentals.com and based on Bryan's comments on his review expected it to attach directly (sans adapter) to my EF 100mm &fnof;2.8 L IS USM Macro Lens. It doesn't fit.

Are there different versions of the MT-24 EX or did I misinterpret something?

Anybody know what adapter model I need?

Thanks,

Paul
11-23-2010, 02:24 PM
HDNitehawk

Re: Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue

I was told by B&H you have to have the 72C with a step down ring to go to the 67mm 100mm F2.8L. I have been waiting on the 72C adapter to be in stock for some time.

Are you sure Bryan's review (I didn't check it) is not talking about the non L series 100mm

EDIT: Neuro has the right option below
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11-23-2010, 02:35 PM
doggiedoc

Re: Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue

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Originally Posted by HDNitehawk

Are you sure Bryan's review (I didn't check it) is not talking about the non L series 100mm

You are correct. In the review Bryan is talking about the non-L version. Damn.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDNitehawk

General Brand 67mm-72mm Step-Up Ring (Lens to Filter)

is this what I need?

Thanks,

Paul
11-23-2010, 02:35 PM
neuroanatomist

Re: Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue

It only attaches directly to macro lenses with a 58mm filter thread (non-L 100mm macro and MP-E 65mm). For the 100mm L IS Macro, you need the Macrolite 67C adapter. It's in stock.

Rick - whoever you talked to at B&H was dead wrong. You do need the 72C for the 180mm L Macro, though.
11-23-2010, 02:39 PM
HDNitehawk

Re: Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue

John

Maybe BH was wrong. But....those were on my wish list for some time.

I bought mine at a local store today, they had the Macrolite 67C adapter in stock. It wouldn
11-23-2010, 02:57 PM
neuroanatomist

Re: Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue

Rick, what lens do you have? What is it
11-23-2010, 03:08 PM
HDNitehawk

Re: Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue

John

I have both the 100mm L and the 180mm L. I doubt I use the flash much with the 100mm L because when I use a tripod the 180mm will be the lens of choice.

That may be why B&H said the step up ring would work. Since I had to have the 72C any way, and I think the step up ring to use the 72C on the 100mm would be a cheap work around. Save about $20.

I am going back to the camera store today, thinking back maybe it was not a 67C we were trying to mount. What I remember the labeling saying was that it is a Canon 67mm macro adapter. To me it appeared to be a step up ring, a very expensive one it was $32.00. Still the most likely option is that we didn
11-23-2010, 03:54 PM
neuroanatomist

Re: Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue

Makes sense, sort of, Rick. That
11-23-2010, 04:09 PM
neuroanatomist

Re: Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue

Oops - I missed the very obvious reason B&H suggested the step-down ring and 67C adapter - they don
11-23-2010, 04:19 PM
HDNitehawk

Re: Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue

Paul

Hopefully you followed the thread and took Johns advice for the Macrolite 67 adapter.

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Originally Posted by neuroanatomist

Makes sense, sort of, Rick. That's the right price fir an adapter. I'd get both macrolite adapters, myself I think. More threads means more to come loose. The macrolite adapters are threaded on the lens side (the number it the thread diameter), and the other end is a grooved 58mm ring (no threads) for the MT-24.

I'd think the MT-24 would be even more important for handheld work, Rick.

Paul - what you need for your 100mm L macro is the Macrolite 67 adapter I linked above.

The thread issue was my exact thoughts when they told me thats what I needed. What is bad is if you go to Canon's website and click on the supplies and accessories for either the MT-24 or the 100mm Macro L, neither one of them list the Macrolite 67 Adapter. How would someone even know it existed or what they would need. I haven't seen anything from Canon that guides us the right way.

Yes the MT-24 would be even more important for handheld work. I thought about what I posted afterwards and knew that didn't sound right. I should have said if I am going on a macro trip, I am taking the 180mm. The 100mm won't get much use with the MT-24 because I use the 100mm as my walk around macro lens I take everywhere. I wouldn't take the extra weight.

I am just going to wait until I can get the right adapters and not have to get step up and down rings.
11-23-2010, 05:13 PM
doggiedoc

Re: Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDNitehawk

Hopefully you followed the thread and took Johns advice for the Macrolite 67 adapter.

I did. Thanks. I've already ordered it and expect it tomorrow. :)