what to go for????

[greco1023]

hey ppl i went in to a camera shop today to look for a macro for my canon and they only had sigma lenses, is there much differnecs between the sigma and the canon macro's cheers nathan

[colin C]

Re: what to go for????

I wouldn't wish to be restricted to what my local camera shop had in stock, I would find other shops.

Although, I do believe that there isn't much difference between a Canon and Sigma Macro lens, even though I went for the canon 100mm f2.8.

Colin

[greco1023]

Re: what to go for????

oh no i wasnt just going to just look ion one shop im going to shop about so if any one knows where i could get a decent 100mm macro to fit a canon would be appreciated cheers nathan

[Mark]

Re: what to go for????

The only real difference between the Canon 100 macro and the Sigma 105 is the cannon front end does not extend when focusing, which I think can be helpfull when really close to a subject.

Like Colin I too went for the Canon f2.8 USM macro, but that was when there was a rebate on them and they were under £300 new.

[greco1023]

Re: what to go for????

Lucky you lol you dont no any good places to get lenses from?

[djguk47]

Re: what to go for????

Have a look at this site for places to buy lenses...

http://www.camerapricebuster.co.uk/cat5.html

David

[greco1023]

Re: what to go for????

Does anyone rate the Tamron 90mm macro?? its a bit cheaper than the canon n sigma macro and as its my first attempt at macro shots dont really wanna spend to much... cheers

[djguk47]

Re: what to go for????

Greco,

Have a look at this which is about macro lenses for Canon EOS cameras...... http://www.bobatkins.com/photography...ro_lenses.html

David

[Mark]

Re: what to go for????

I use The Digital Picture for a lot of lens reviews, I find it very good.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens Review

Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens Review

Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro Lens Review

[briansquibb]

Re: what to go for????

Howabout the 50mm macro which gives good closeup shots?

Do you actually need a true macro lens?

[DianaS]

Re: what to go for????

I have a Sigma 150 macro which I am pretty happy with - it also serves as a short telephoto- could post a couple of images taken with it if you'd like?
Di

[F.S.P.]

Re: what to go for????

I can recormend the Canon 100mm F2.8 IS L Lens check out the price buster site for where to buy & cheapest.

[briansquibb]

Re: what to go for????

I have the Canon 180 macro - which does well on the 50D with 1.4 extender

[oldmandon]

Re: what to go for????

I bought the Tamron Macro lens on the back of the test in Photo Plus last year (best on test, sorry to mention another mag on the forum!!) and I can very happily say that it is a fantastic lens, and nowhere near the price of the Canon. It give nice sharp results. Oh it's on the front of an EOS50D just so you know.