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Onwuma
25th of June 2006 (Sun), 16:10
My cousin is looking at buying a macro lens. I currently own (and love) the 100mm f/2.8, but he's looking into the Sigma 105mm 2.8 EX DG. B&H has the Sigma for $399 and the Canon for $469. The price is close, so i guess we're just wondering about quality. Does anyone have any imput? Thanks.
AmericanFirst
25th of June 2006 (Sun), 16:27
My cousin is looking at buying a macro lens. I currently own (and love) the 100mm f/2.8, but he's looking into the Sigma 105mm 2.8 EX DG. B&H has the Sigma for $399 and the Canon for $469. The price is close, so i guess we're just wondering about quality. Does anyone have any imput? Thanks.


Recently, I had a chance to examine macro lenses... of the 180mm size. Check out TAmROn's SP AF180mm f/3.5 Di LD (IF) 1:1 Macro. This puppy gives Canon's "L"-glass version a serious run for its money... at about $500 less.

This is, perhaps, one of the finest pieces of "fixed-focal length" third-party glass ever made.

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THis may be a little high-budget, but check it out, before you decide.
MrChad
25th of June 2006 (Sun), 17:48
The June issue of Digital Camera (world) had the review of Macro lenses in the 100mm range.

The Canon 100mm was highly rated, but for 3rd party glass I think the Tamron 90mm SP came out on top for optics vs. price but on straight optics I think the Canon was rated the better lens in the review.
aepoc
25th of June 2006 (Sun), 17:57
That Tamron 180mm Macro looks very nice. I think the $700 price tag would be a bit much though.
AmericanFirst
25th of June 2006 (Sun), 18:38
The Canon version comes in at $1100 and isn't quite as nice. With the extra $400... I think we are heading in the right direction... that's a lot of Corn Flakes.
Canonic
25th of June 2006 (Sun), 19:26
May I only suggest you to look at Tamron 90/2.8 macro, Sigma 150/2.8 macro, Sigma 180/3.5 macro.

Canon's original L-macro costs twice as much. Canon 100/2.8 macro is ceaper but the focusing range is short for insects and small details.
liza
25th of June 2006 (Sun), 20:02
I considered many different lenses before going with the Canon 100mm macro. The kicker for me was not only the USM but also the internal focusing mechanism. I didn't like the way the third party lenses extended, which might spoil an insect shot. I'm very pleased with mine and do not regret the purchase.