-=TOP TEN=- Which macro lens do you use? - Page 10

rang · 20th of December 2007 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by pup

I'm not surprised,
but I am surprised only 1 person (at this point) uses the Tamron 90mm

This poll is helping me make my macro choice

I chose the Tammy 90 over the Canon for the following reasons

- A bit cheaper

- The objective lens is set back so I don't have to use a hood (the Canon's is right up at the very end so I would'nt use it without the hood for some sort of protection for any use other than Macro work (works nicely for even landscape shots) . And the Canon hood is expensive for what it is.

- It is light and after I put together my macro rig combos...they get heavy.

- I thought the IQ etc is right up there with the Canon.

Madweasel · 26th of December 2007 (Wed)

Since voting the Tamron 90mm as the nearest to the manual focus 90mm f/2.5 version I had kept from my film days, I've replaced it with the Canon 100mm, but I don't think there's a way of changing my vote, so it's yet one more for the Canon 100mm, and I'm very pleased with it. Sorry for a very long sentence!

AccidentalArt · 28th of December 2007 (Fri)

does anypone have a link to the chart soemone did showing the working distances of each lens? I've been searching a bit and can't find it.

Thanks.

Lester Wareham · 28th of December 2007 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AccidentalArt

does anypone have a link to the chart soemone did showing the working distances of each lens? I've been searching a bit and can't find it.

Thanks.

There is this one http://www.zen20934.zen.co.uk/photog..._Equipment.htm

and this one http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...256#post779256

Ferco · 2nd of January 2008 (Wed)

I actually use my canon 300mm f/4 IS L now a lot of macro; especially if I put some tubes on- it really is awesome!

Jamie Holladay · 6th of January 2008 (Sun)

I got a 100mm f/2.8 for Christmas and I like. Still learning the curve.

pj60 · 6th of January 2008 (Sun)

Just got the Canon 100mm. I have a lot to learn. I am a newbie to the world of photography and this is a whole different way of shooting.

http://katzzmeow.blogspot.com

Canon Rebel XT
18-55 kit lens
50mm (Nifty 50)
Canon 100mm macro

shadowkipper · 15th of January 2008 (Tue)

Is that Canpn f.2.8 100mm good for really sharp bug and flower close ups?

Thanks

JohnnyG · 15th of January 2008 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowkipper

Is that Canpn f.2.8 100mm good for really sharp bug and flower close ups?

Thanks

Incredibly sharp for sure!

Lester Wareham · 15th of January 2008 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowkipper

Is that Canpn f.2.8 100mm good for really sharp bug and flower close ups?

Thanks

Ideal.

shadowkipper · 16th of January 2008 (Wed)

Thanks. Would you say that its better than the Sigma 105mm Macro? Its cheaper so i just wanted to know which one you thought was better.

w00t. I should be getting My Canon EOS 400d (Im new to SLR photography) Next Friday. I cant wait.

Lester Wareham · 16th of January 2008 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadowkipper

Thanks. Would you say that its better than the Sigma 105mm Macro? Its cheaper so i just wanted to know which one you thought was better.

w00t. I should be getting My Canon EOS 400d (Im new to SLR photography) Next Friday. I cant wait.

I don't think there is anything wrong with any of the available macro lenses as such, but I can't see the point of getting an independent make unless it does something really special or you are strapped for cash.

Take a look at this review http://translate.google.com/translat...language_tools

The big difference between the Canon 100mm and the Sigma 105 is the focus method, the Canon is internal focus so it does not extend as you increase magnification, the Sigma is OLE meaning it extends (very significantly). The Canon has a fast silent USM AF motor with FTMF and a focus range limiter switch meaning it can double as a very sharp telephoto more effectively (IMHO).

The Canon did come out quite a bit sharper, specially at wider apertures in this review.

rang · 17th of January 2008 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by racketman

Tamron 90 up to three, suprised there are not more though given its good reviews. Brand loyalty fairly strong with Canon taking 45% of the total.

Count me in for the Tammy 90. Great glass.

shadowkipper · 18th of January 2008 (Fri)

Yay. Ive managed to reserve th following to mbuy next week:
Canon EOS (Ex-Display however mint condition) 400Dwith the (18-55mm Kit Lens). with 3 Year Damage Warranty
UV Filter
Camera Bag that should hold i think. The camera (equipped with a lens) and 2-3 others.
1 GB CF Card. I plan to buy a 4GB over the weekend though.

After that im gonna save up and buy the Canon 100mm f-2.8 Macro lens when i can find it cheap. Eaby perhaps, kerso is selling them at mad prices.

If ive got enoguh money i'll buy a cheapy flashgun and a flash diffuser next week to.

Thanks for all the help with the Macro lens. When i get it, i'll make sure i post some pics.

AccidentalArt · 19th of January 2008 (Sat)

those of you that shoot the Canon 100mm, do you use a tripod ring on the lens or the camera to mount on tripod?

$143 for the ring mount seems extreme.

just wondered if it was necessary on a lens that only 1.6lbs.

thanks

View Poll Results: Which Macro prime lens do you use?
Canon 60 f2.8	445	12.24%
Canon 100 f2.8	1849	50.87%
Canon 180 f3.5	134	3.69%
Sigma 50 f2.8	98	2.70%
Sigma 105 f2.8	247	6.80%
Sigma 150 f2.8	253	6.96%
Sigma 180 f3.5	59	1.62%
Tamron 90 f2.8	252	6.93%
Tamron 180 f3.5	40	1.10%
Tokina 100 f2.8	51	1.40%
Canon MPE65	199	5.47%
Canon 50mm f2.8 Macro / LS Converter	120	3.30%
Canon 100 f2.8L IS	205	5.64%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 3635. You may not vote on this poll

26th of December 2007 (Wed)	#137
Madweasel Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fareham, UK Posts: 5,790	Re: -=TOP TEN=- Which macro lens do you use? Since voting the Tamron 90mm as the nearest to the manual focus 90mm f/2.5 version I had kept from my film days, I've replaced it with the Canon 100mm, but I don't think there's a way of changing my vote, so it's yet one more for the Canon 100mm, and I'm very pleased with it. Sorry for a very long sentence! __________________ Mark. Gear List

28th of December 2007 (Fri)	#138
AccidentalArt Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston areas Posts: 609 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -=TOP TEN=- Which macro lens do you use? does anypone have a link to the chart soemone did showing the working distances of each lens? I've been searching a bit and can't find it. Thanks. __________________ 7D, RebelXT, 30D, 50mm 1.8, 85mm 1.8, Sigma 70-200 2.8 Macro, Sigma 1.4x TC, Tamron 17-50 2.8, Metz 54, 100-400IS, Kenko Ext Tube Set, 24-70 2.8, 180mm Macro, (2) GoPro

2nd of January 2008 (Wed)	#140
Ferco Goldmember Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 2,766	Re: -=TOP TEN=- Which macro lens do you use? I actually use my canon 300mm f/4 IS L now a lot of macro; especially if I put some tubes on- it really is awesome! __________________ Canon Gripped 350D & 40D 100mm 2.8 Macro \| Canon 18-200mm IS Canon 430ex Flash \| Kenko 1.4x teleconvertor \| Extension Tubes \| Slik pro 500DX tripod www.mincher.smugmug.com

6th of January 2008 (Sun)	#141
Jamie Holladay Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gadsden, Alabama, USA Posts: 21,548	Re: -=TOP TEN=- Which macro lens do you use? I got a 100mm f/2.8 for Christmas and I like. Still learning the curve. __________________ The Site The Gallery The Gear "If you really want something done, ask a busy person." Toms wife Nothing is more Exhilarating than combining my two passions, the speed of a shutter, the speed of a car; What a Rush! ~ me What stands between you and greatness sits between your ears, not in your camera bag. ~ John Thawley You know I can't spell just sound it out. ~ me

6th of January 2008 (Sun)	#142
pj60 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nebraska, the Good Life. Posts: 1,719 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -=TOP TEN=- Which macro lens do you use? Just got the Canon 100mm. I have a lot to learn. I am a newbie to the world of photography and this is a whole different way of shooting. http://katzzmeow.blogspot.com Canon Rebel XT 18-55 kit lens 50mm (Nifty 50) Canon 100mm macro __________________ Pam- http://pam-holdsworth.artistwebsites.com/ GEAR LIST Don't take life too seriously; no one gets out alive.

15th of January 2008 (Tue)	#143
shadowkipper Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 491 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -=TOP TEN=- Which macro lens do you use? Is that Canpn f.2.8 100mm good for really sharp bug and flower close ups? Thanks

16th of January 2008 (Wed)	#146
shadowkipper Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 491 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -=TOP TEN=- Which macro lens do you use? Thanks. Would you say that its better than the Sigma 105mm Macro? Its cheaper so i just wanted to know which one you thought was better. w00t. I should be getting My Canon EOS 400d (Im new to SLR photography) Next Friday. I cant wait.

18th of January 2008 (Fri)	#149
shadowkipper Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, UK. Posts: 491 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -=TOP TEN=- Which macro lens do you use? Yay. Ive managed to reserve th following to mbuy next week: Canon EOS (Ex-Display however mint condition) 400Dwith the (18-55mm Kit Lens). with 3 Year Damage Warranty UV Filter Camera Bag that should hold i think. The camera (equipped with a lens) and 2-3 others. 1 GB CF Card. I plan to buy a 4GB over the weekend though. After that im gonna save up and buy the Canon 100mm f-2.8 Macro lens when i can find it cheap. Eaby perhaps, kerso is selling them at mad prices. If ive got enoguh money i'll buy a cheapy flashgun and a flash diffuser next week to. Thanks for all the help with the Macro lens. When i get it, i'll make sure i post some pics.

19th of January 2008 (Sat)	#150
AccidentalArt Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston areas Posts: 609 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: -=TOP TEN=- Which macro lens do you use? those of you that shoot the Canon 100mm, do you use a tripod ring on the lens or the camera to mount on tripod? $143 for the ring mount seems extreme. just wondered if it was necessary on a lens that only 1.6lbs. thanks __________________ 7D, RebelXT, 30D, 50mm 1.8, 85mm 1.8, Sigma 70-200 2.8 Macro, Sigma 1.4x TC, Tamron 17-50 2.8, Metz 54, 100-400IS, Kenko Ext Tube Set, 24-70 2.8, 180mm Macro, (2) GoPro

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