Afforadable Macro lenses

loganator11 · 1st of May 2012 (Tue)

I have been getting into macro photography the past few weeks but can't get that close with the pathetic kit lens.I was wondering if you guys could help recommed some afforable but still OK macro lenses. thanks

GJim · 1st of May 2012 (Tue)

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Originally Posted by loganator11

I have been getting into macro photography the past few weeks but can't get that close with the pathetic kit lens.I was wondering if you guys could help recommed some afforable but still OK macro lenses. thanks

Instead of immediately jumping into a dedicated macro-lens, how about starting with a set of extension tubes.

This set would allow you to use your existing lens and get quite close to your subjects.
http://www.adorama.com/MCAETEOSP.html

Do realize, regardless of whether you utilize a dedicated lens or the extension tubes, your depth-of-field will be really shallow -- which can then lead to experimenting with focus-stacking .... it's a slippery slope, pard.

mswobo · 2nd of May 2012 (Wed)

Used Sigma 150 2.8 about 450.00

HoT.Shek · 2nd of May 2012 (Wed)

cheapest probably Tamron 90mm or Sigma 105mm.
Both have excellent image quality.

Japers · 2nd of May 2012 (Wed)

I had a Sigma 50mm f2.8 Macro for a few years before I switched to all Canon gear and it was a great performer.. Amazon has it for $350-ish and you can find them on eBay for anywhere from $150-$250 in excellent condition.

calypsob · 3rd of May 2012 (Thu)

or you could buy a reversing ring for a lens 50mm or less. that will give you a taste of macro functioning

tonylong · 3rd of May 2012 (Thu)

I've been a happy user of the Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro for a number of years, even though it's now "old".

You can get close with the longer focal length, you can also use it from longer distances and the AF performs reasonably well. It's a good, versatile lens.

fotoworx · 3rd of May 2012 (Thu)

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Originally Posted by tonylong

I've been a happy user of the Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro for a number of years, even though it's now "old".

Me too and these have really fallen in price since Canon brought out an L version. A mate of mine has the newer version and I can't tell the difference between images shot between it and mine. Not saying that there isn't a difference, just saying that I can't see it.

aquaregia · 12th of May 2012 (Sat)

Ditto on the extension tubes. I use them on all my lenses, even my 400mm f5.6L A decent metal set that carries through the electronics will run about $200.

orionmystery · 15th of May 2012 (Tue)

You can also get a cheap reversal ring for your kit lens....a reversed 18-55mm kit lens will get you from 1x to about 3x.

http://orionmystery.blogspot.com/201...eap-macro.html

1st of May 2012 (Tue)	#1
loganator11 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 19	Afforadable Macro lenses I have been getting into macro photography the past few weeks but can't get that close with the pathetic kit lens.I was wondering if you guys could help recommed some afforable but still OK macro lenses. thanks

2nd of May 2012 (Wed)	#3
mswobo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 885 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Afforadable Macro lenses Used Sigma 150 2.8 about 450.00 __________________ 5D III / 24-105 / 24L for sale / 50 1.4 / 70-200 MK II / 580 exii / Olympus OM-D EM5 with 12-50 "Every time I set up I learn something new".

2nd of May 2012 (Wed)	#4
HoT.Shek Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: HKG Posts: 490 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Afforadable Macro lenses cheapest probably Tamron 90mm or Sigma 105mm. Both have excellent image quality. __________________ 350D (IR) 400D 5Dc 1Ds Canon 50, 85mm F/1.8 │ 135L Sigma 28mm F/1.8 │ 12-24mm popeye Tamron 17-35mm F/2.8-4 │ 60mm F/2 Macro

2nd of May 2012 (Wed)	#5
Japers Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Palmetto Point, FL Posts: 167	Re: Afforadable Macro lenses I had a Sigma 50mm f2.8 Macro for a few years before I switched to all Canon gear and it was a great performer.. Amazon has it for $350-ish and you can find them on eBay for anywhere from $150-$250 in excellent condition. __________________ 60D + Lenses = Flickr

3rd of May 2012 (Thu)	#6
calypsob Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: auburn alabama Posts: 615	Re: Afforadable Macro lenses or you could buy a reversing ring for a lens 50mm or less. that will give you a taste of macro functioning

3rd of May 2012 (Thu)	#7
tonylong ....winded Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Posts: 47,188 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Afforadable Macro lenses I've been a happy user of the Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro for a number of years, even though it's now "old". You can get close with the longer focal length, you can also use it from longer distances and the AF performs reasonably well. It's a good, versatile lens. __________________ Tony Two Canon cameras (5DC, 30D), three Canon lenses (24-105, 100-400, 100mm macro) Tony Long Photos on PBase Wildlife project pics here, Biking Photog shoots here, "Suburbia" project here! Mount St. Helens, Mount Hood pics here

12th of May 2012 (Sat)	#9
aquaregia Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 11	Re: Afforadable Macro lenses Ditto on the extension tubes. I use them on all my lenses, even my 400mm f5.6L A decent metal set that carries through the electronics will run about $200.

15th of May 2012 (Tue)	#10
orionmystery Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 10,095	Re: Afforadable Macro lenses You can also get a cheap reversal ring for your kit lens....a reversed 18-55mm kit lens will get you from 1x to about 3x. http://orionmystery.blogspot.com/201...eap-macro.html __________________ Kurt, 40D, MP-E65 & MT-24EX for full flash, Sigma 150 +1.4x TC for natural light. My Macro Rig

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