macro lens

[peterc4]

have been saving up for an out and out macro lens, cant make my mind up any advice welcome..

[Bilbo_baggin]

What is your camera?

[peterc4]

sorry, it is a canon 350d

[aceg3905]

ive been drooling over this one pete but ive got a couple of other lenses on my list before I get over to a macro lens

http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/lenses/macro/150mm.htm

full 1:1 and 2.8

[Bilbo_baggin]

Problem with a 150mm is with a 1.6 crop factor - the lens is a 240mm lens, and thats a bit OTT for macro.

Better off sticking to 60mm Canon or at most a 105 or 100. That way, the lens isn't to obstrusive.

[aceg3905]

maybe its just me but I love the effect with this lens on my 350 had a chance to play with one let me see if I can dig out some pics

[peterc4]

what about a sigma 105....

[aceg3905]

no experiance of that one pete so I cant comment, ive found jessops to be handy for going in and trying the lens, even going so far as taking a few pics in the shop paying for prints so you can compare at a later date....

may be worth while if youve got the time?

[slartibartfast]

what about a sigma 105....

Always been pleased with image quality from my Sigma 105.

Another good option is the Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro.

Here's an article comparing it to the Canon 100mm, LINK.

[peterc4]

Always been pleased with image quality from my Sigma 105.

Another good option is the Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro.

Here's an article comparing it to the Canon 100mm, LINK

cheers slarti great article, i think it will be the 105, you couldnt post a few macros you have taken with it could you...

[slartibartfast]

Sure.

Spoiler:

[muttleymacclad]

fantastic shots slarti. Now I want that lens too!

MML

[aceg3905]

nice very very nice

[peterc4]

wow, 105 it is, dont think mine will be like that but will give it my best shot. cheers slarti.....

[aceg3905]

you know we wants pics when you get it pete

[peterc4]

you know we wants pics when you get it pete

as soon as i get it will post some attempts will be a couple of weeks yet, the 105 it is though