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

[racketman]

Originally Posted by Ianfp

I use the EF-S 60mm F2.8 USM. It has so far proven to be razor sharp, although I haven't spent a lot of time with it. Also great as a portrait lens!

Definitely a good all rounder - this was taken with it:

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by racketman

You have the 60 which is light and ideal for the smaller bugs where a heavier lens might be hard to avoid shake without use of a tripod. Now you should go for a 150/180 for the timid bugs, like most Dragonflies, that you cant easily approach for close ups with the 60.

I'll second that. I got the EF-S 60 with my rebate vouchers that came with the camera. It's a lovely little lens - very sharp, even with tubes on. The 150 came later - bit of an impulse buy but now my favourite for outdoor roaming in the garden bug hunting. Overall I use them both about equally.

Other uses: The 60 doubles as a portrait lens. The 150 on a monopod has proved a good choice for indoor concerts as it is sharp wide open at f2.8.

[chemicalbro]

Sigma 105 and jessops tubes for me

[racketman]

almost comlete domination by four lenses. Good to see the 60 is more popular than I thought.

[pup]

Just ordered a Canon 100 f2.8 this morning so thats my vote.

[JDUPhoto]

In addition to my Canon 100/2.8 Macro that I voted for, I also have the MP-E 65 1-5x Macro, although of course it's not a prime. I have yet to get stuck in with the MP-E 65 in ernest, but so far it's been fun to play with when used in conjunction with a Canon MR-14EX Ring Lite on my 20D. A friend came over last night. I handed him my camera with MP-E 65 and ring lite on (I set everything beforehand) and he took a shot of some newspaper print no problem at all at 5x handheld. He has a Nikon system, but started talking about Canon. His fiancee may not want him to be getting any more GAS* ideas from me. Don't we all suffer from GAS to some degree or we wouldn't be doing what we do, right?

* Gear Acquisition Syndrome

[racketman]

noone using a 180 - i'm sure they do.
Here's a tripod shot of a string dampener taken with my 150 Sigma, sharp enough I think:

[racketman]

Originally Posted by JDUPhoto

In addition to my Canon 100/2.8 Macro that I voted for, I also have the MP-E 65 1-5x Macro, although of course it's not a prime. I have yet to get stuck in with the MP-E 65 in ernest, but so far it's been fun to play with when used in conjunction with a Canon MR-14EX Ring Lite on my 20D. A friend came over last night. I handed him my camera with MP-E 65 and ring lite on (I set everything beforehand) and he took a shot of some newspaper print no problem at all at 5x handheld. He has a Nikon system, but started talking about Canon. His fiancee may not want him to be getting any more GAS* ideas from me. Don't we all suffer from GAS to some degree or we wouldn't be doing what we do, right?

* Gear Acquisition Syndrome

probably should have added the MP-E65 to the list though I doubt more than acouple use it .

[gunnut]

I just got my sigma 180.I have'nt even shot with it yet,

[racketman]

Sigma 150 mounting strong challenge (yes, this is a bump).

[mecdave]

Originally Posted by racketman

noone using a 180 - i'm sure they do.
Here's a tripod shot of a string dampener taken with my 150 Sigma, sharp enough I think:

Sharp, yet realistic. I like it!

[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.

[TammieO]

I use the Canon 100mm mostly, but love playing with my MP-E65. I'd like to try the Sigma 150 and Canon 180.

[racketman]

i've asked big B if I can extend this poll and add the MP-E65 but may have left it too late. I think its quite useful to keep it going.

[Lester Wareham]

Canon 100mm - but you missed an option for the MP-E 65mm.