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But the main advantages of teleconverters in macro work are not just the higher magnification (if you like extreme close-up, a dedicate lens as the Canon MPE-E 1x-5x is a better choice, it gives better image quality and extreme magnifications that you can reach even with TCs). The two big advantages are increased background blur and working distance.