Just got Drebel

[xrunner123]

I just got the EOS Drebel and I love it.
Check out my first macro shot which was taken at a few inches away.

What kind of lens can I get that will give me a closer shot but enable me to take the picture at say 2 feet away?Is this possible? I want to take macro shots of my inhabitants in my fish tank but the only way I can get this close is if the object is right at the glass.

Also, I'm sure that this is not a good picture. What is wrong with it and what can be done to take a better shot?

Oh and one more- The camera has a 'macro' setting. Does this actually do something? And if so what does it do. I did not notice one bit of difference.

Thanks,


http://home.comcast.net/~xrunner123/crab1.jpg

[cmM]

What's wrong with it?
Most likely you were too close (check the minimum focusing distance for your camera)

If you want macros, then get a macro lens.

the 100mm f/2.8 macro will get you close
the 180mm f/3.5 macro will get you even closer (for more money).

Congratulations on your purchase

[xrunner123]

Thanks. But how much closer and clearer can I get?

[c0ntr0lz]

Welcome to the 300d/310d Club
my girlfriend got me the Sigma 28-80 Macro lens and it does quit well
ex: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=35724
it's a little ruf in low light but it's a great lens
it's quicker to focus then the kit lens

there is also a this
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=12145&is=USA

thats a really nice piece