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    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 ƒ2.8 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?





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    Paul

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    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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    Re: Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue



    Quote 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

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    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&amp;H was dead wrong. You do need the 72C for the 180mm L Macro, though.

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    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

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    Re: Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue



    Rick, what lens do you have? What is it

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    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&amp;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

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    Re: Macro Twin Lite MT-24 EX Attachment Issue



    Makes sense, sort of, Rick. That

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