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The bestsolution is to buy a real macro lens. I have theEF 100 f2.8 Macro. I use it by itself and with a 1.4X Teleconverter. On my 40D that's 224mm at 1.4:1 magnification with a working distance of 6". Of course, the lensdoubles asafabulous portrait lens.


If that's out of your budget, take heart, extension tubes are fairly inexpensive and can accomplish the same thing. (Except for a much shorter working distance) Look for a used set.