Looking for a newbe macro lens

[CanonChic]

Im new to Macro, i have a Rebel XT. What would be a good Macro lens for me? I found a Canon - 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens on Best Buy.com

[TheBurningCrown]

What lenses do you currently have? There are cheaper ways to get into macro, namely reversing lenses and purchasing extension tubes.

[m and m]

The 100mm macro is nice if you can afford it, i have it and loved it. But when i took the jump to macro i bought extension tubes first and used a lense i have currently, i did this nowing if i like macro i would use it on my 100mm canon macro anyway so it wouldnt be a wast, but still the 150 on tubes is a easy leap and gives you a good feel if you like macro rather then the 450 used for the canon 100mm 2.8 macro.

[B Koo]

Hi all, I'm also intrigued by macro photography. I bought a Canon XS 10mp bundle that came with a macro lens. I use it attached to the 18-55 lens but not sure if it really makes a difference in the final photo. Digital Concepts 0.45X

[IslandCrow]

I think the 100mm f/2.8 is an excellent lens and well worth the money. I guess they have an IS version out now that is a bit more expensive, but I know I shoot most of my macro photos with a tripod, so it would be wasted money for me. Anyway, I find this lens to be one of my best for image quality, along with the wide aperture, I've actually used it on many occasions as just a normal telephoto lens.

[LowSpark420]

So can you not shoot handheld with the older Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM? Does the image stabilizer on the newer version (that is about $300+ more expensive) really worth the extra money?

[Dalantech]

The best advice I can give you (http://nocroppingzone.blogspot.com/2009/11/i-don-know-what-you-need.html). In short and IMHO I think that due to the weight, image quality, and size the EF-S 60mm is the better lens for a beginner.

[LowSpark420]

Hmmm...food for thought Dalantech ~ and a little less expensive for a beginner as well.