canon 100 f2.8 or sigma 105 macro or canon 60 macro

[jeromego]

hi, im just wondering, which of these 3 lenses would you guys recommend for a beginner in macro photography? does the sigma or the canon 60 also have the internal focusing like the 100 f2.8?

[troypiggo]

I have the Canon 100 and have used the Sigma 105. I'd recommend both. Haven't used the 60, but it's shorter minimum working distance puts me off.

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[macro junkie]

i ended up selling the 105mm..i dont like the working distance..i much prefer the 60mm.all depends really.if u can afford it i would go with canon tho..its get inner focus.the ,sigma one hasnt and it extends quite a bit.i only like 60mm tho cause im use to the shoryt working distance because i use mpe- every day.u might find the 100mm alot easier

[racketman]

60 has internal focusing too, my favorite.

[macro junkie]

60 has internal focusing too, my favorite.
yep.i just ment that the 105mm doesnt..go with canon ;)

[LordV]

Very little difference in optical performance of any of the lenses mentioned. As commented the canon lenses have internal focusing but as a sigma 105 user I do not find the extending lens a problem at all as I nearly always preset the focus (magnification) I want before moving in and focusing by moving the camera. The sigma 105 has one minor advantage over the canons of a recessed front element so it has a built in hood and lens protector.

Brian V.

[Eagle i]

Very little difference in optical performance of any of the lenses mentioned. As commented the canon lenses have internal focusing but as a sigma 105 user I do not find the extending lens a problem at all as I nearly always preset the focus (magnification) I want before moving in and focusing by moving the camera. The sigma 105 has one minor advantage over the canons of a recessed front element so it has a built in hood and lens protector.

Brian V.


Ditto for me too....now I don't have and have never used the other lenses but I am extremely happy with my sigma 105mm

[dia-lt]

(I'm still solving a very similar dilemma too, only between Tamron 90mm and Canon 60mm)


What is the working distance of Sigma 105mm when it's fully extended?

Because I read that Tamron 90mm has the same working working distance as Canon 60mm at 1:1 ..

[macro junkie]

(I'm still solving a very similar dilemma too, only between Tamron 90mm and Canon 60mm)


What is the working distance of Sigma 105mm when it's fully extended?

..

105mm


..if tamrom 90mm is same as the canon 60mm that dont make sense?

[Eagle i]

(I'm still solving a very similar dilemma too, only between Tamron 90mm and Canon 60mm)


What is the working distance of Sigma 105mm when it's fully extended?

Because I read that Tamron 90mm has the same working working distance as Canon 60mm at 1:1 ..

min focus distance is 12.3" for the sigma
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sigma-105mm-f-2.8-EX-DG-Macro-Lens-Review.aspx

As can be seen in the above photo, the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens has a focus limit switch. Use the limit position to reduce focus hunting time by limiting the focus distance to 12.3" - 14.7" (313mm - 370mm) or 14.75" - 8 (400mm - 8). The minimum focus distance is 12.3" (313mm) which provides a working distance of 4.8" (122mm) from the end of the lens (without the hood in place).

[mrklaw]

I went with the 60 because it also doubles up as a nice portrait lens.

[troypiggo]

I went with the 60 because it also doubles up as a nice portrait lens.

So does the 105 and 100.

[ooo]

I went for the 100mm, because it gives you great range to start with, super sharp and doubles a medium telephoto.

[jm4ever]

troypiggo,

Don't you find the 100 a bit too long for portrait's with a crop camera? I've been thinking about a 100 but wonder if I'll be running out of foot zooming room at times.

[troypiggo]

Aah, I see what you're getting at. Probably right. Must admit I don't use it much as a portrait lens, but that's not to say it can't be useful as one :)