50mm Macro Life Size Adapter/Converter

I own the 50mm f:2.5 macro lens.  This lens will focus to 1/2 life size but to get to life size Canon states that I need to buy their unique adapter which costs an arm and a leg.  What is the advantage of using the Canon adapter/converter instead of using s simple extension tube?
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Richard D,
It is true that you can change the focusing distance of the EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro lens by simply adding an extension tube to it.  To achieve anywhere close to life size magnification (1x), you would need the EF 25 II extension tube. 
The disadvantage is that you do not quite hit the target of life size magnification with an extension tube and you are adding an extra 25mm to the focal length, which changes the working distance.  The Life-Size Converter allows you to achieve 1x life size magnification while keeping the working distance and focal length shorter, which is great for copy stand work or photographing large, flat artwork.
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