Best macro lens for baby feet/parts

[sma1mom]

I was just wondering what would be the best macro for shooting little baby feet, hand, ears ect. I really haven't ever tried flowers and bugs. Is there one that does double duty? If I can't have both, then just the best one for baby feet shots.

[sma1mom]

Just bumping up to see if there are any replys

[LordV]

What camera and lenses do you have ?
Brian V.

[sma1mom]

Oh, duh!
I have a canon 5d.
Current lenses are sigma 24-70 2.8
nifty fifty
and 24-105l

[John_B]

sma1mom
First I suggest you follow the rules of the forum
Announcement: Reminder Share Forums are for Images (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/announcement.php?f=38)
and ask the question in the 'Equipment Talk' section (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=5)

Second, I recommend the Canon 100mm f/2.8 lens. It would be excellent for feet, ears etc... and of course portraits.

[LordV]

Oh, duh!
I have a canon 5d.
Current lenses are sigma 24-70 2.8
nifty fifty
and 24-105l

Hi, I'd get a set of extension tubes (kenko or pro-optic (from Adorama)) and use them with your 50mm F1.8 - that will get you close enough :)
Brian V.

[drjiveturkey]

Canon's 100mm f/2.8 Macro or Sigma's 150mm 2.8 Macro

I've had both. Sigma gives you more working distance but is much much slower to auto focus. I perfer Canon's since it doubles as a tele with okay AF speed

[ben_r_]

Ill second the extension tubes suggestion. I dont really think for baby feet and hand sized subjects youd need a dedicated macro lens. Those are typically more helpful for much smaller items. Though they can be used at a far enough distance for what youre looking to do with one, I really think your 24-70 with an extension tube or two will be all youre gonna need and it will save you quite a bit of money.

[Philco]

The 100 2.8 is great.

http://www.defalcophoto.com/Galleries/RyannaLinder/content/IMG_1000_large.html

This was iso 1600 @ f2.8....if there was more light, I would have shot at 5.6 because the DOF is SO shallow when you shoot macro.

[gasrocks]

Ext. tubes are probably all you need. With a new baby I expect money is tight.

[RPCrowe]

Your 24-70mm Sigma will give you an image ratio of 1:3.8.

That means that you can cover an area as small as 3.59" x 5.39"

I haven't been around babies for a long while but, I just drew out a rectangle with the above measurements to see how large an area it covers.

Given a minor bit of cropping and some area around the hand and foot for composing - you might very well be just fine with your present lens.

However if you want a macro lens and if money is tight (and even if it isn't) consider the 90mm f/2.8 Tamron Macro lens as your possible macro glass.

There are several versions of this lens which have been produced. Tamron uses a confusing alphabet soup way of designating their lenses.

The present 90mm f/2.8 SP AF Di - the Di designation signifies that this lens has been optimized for digital photography. It seems like you can usually get this lens for a little over $350 USD new.

Previous 90mm f/2.8 SP AF - this is the model previous to the present Di issue. Either of these lenses will produce exceptional IQ as well as perform very well as a portrait lens because of the creamy smooth bokeh produced. I have the non Di model and really don't see how this lens could be much sharper with digital optimization. Its imagery is right up there with my 17-55mm f/2.8 IS and 70-200mm f/4L IS lenses. I was able to snag a minty copy of this lens a few years ago on eBay for less than $125 including shipping. If you can find this one for under $250, snap it up; it's a bargain.

90mm f/2.5 SP Adaptall - I would stay away from this guy. It uses a basic lens body with interchangeable lens mounts for different brand camera bodies. The IQ of this lens is not quite up to the quality of the two mentioned above and you may have problems adapting it to a Canon auto-focus body.

[bakerbranded]

Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro
It does double duty as a Amazing Macro and a Great Portrait.

[sma1mom]

Sorry guys, I didn't realize I was posting in the wrong section. My mistake, thank you for all your answers. Now I guess I'll just have to save lots and lots of pennies. I'm still pretty new and still learning the forum rules. I just thought a my question would go here.
Kristin

[Ltack18]

Did the title of this thread give anybody else the heebie-jeebies?

[Uhland]

Did the title of this thread give anybody else the heebie-jeebies?
:lol:

[AlphaChicken]

Little weird but w/e. :)

[pixel_junkie]

Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro
It does double duty as a Amazing Macro and a Great Portrait.

Fantastic lens. A must have for everyone.