jjmucker Goldmember  1,923 posts Likes: 2 Joined Aug 2006 Location: scotland, glasgow More info | Sep 21, 2007 17:05 | #1 Was thinking of picking one of these up before i head over to spain to shoot a wedding in a few weeks. 5D3 x 2,5DII,30D,15,24,50,85,100,24-70,70-200.
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ktgiggle Member 237 posts Joined Apr 2007 Location: Milpitas, CA More info | Sep 21, 2007 17:57 | #2 Some reading you might find helpful here http://www.the-digital-picture.com …Di-Macro-Lens-Review.aspx Kim Truong
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Sep 21, 2007 18:04 | #3 I've used it before and it can deliver great images...very sharp and very similar to Canon in terms of image quality. Ultimately, I prefer Canon's AF and the fact that it doesn't extend when focussing.
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jjmucker THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,923 posts Likes: 2 Joined Aug 2006 Location: scotland, glasgow More info | Cheers guys. as always when i buy gear. i will end up buying the tammy for now then eventually upgrade to the canon 100mm when funds allow. 5D3 x 2,5DII,30D,15,24,50,85,100,24-70,70-200.
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RichNY Goldmember  1,817 posts Likes: 3 Joined Sep 2006 More info | Sep 21, 2007 19:45 | #5 The Tamron 90 has better color than the Canon 100mm. Nikon D3, D300, 10.5 Fisheye, 35 f/1.4, 50 f/1.4, 85 f/1.4, Zeiss 100 f/2, 105 f/2.5, 200 f/4 Micro, 200 f/2, 300 f/2.8, 14-24, 24-70, 70-200, SB-800x4, SB-900, SU-800, (3) Sunpak 120J (2) Profoto Acute 2400s,Chimera softboxes, (4)PW Multimax, (6) C-stands, (3) Bogen Superbooms, Autopoles
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PhilV Goldmember 1,977 posts Likes: 75 Joined Jan 2005 Location: S Yorks UK More info | Sep 22, 2007 04:25 | #6 I've got it and love the IQ, but I'd be happier with the USM on the Canon one. As a Macro lens there's not much in it, but if you want to double it up as a standby short tele the Canon is a better deal. I don't use mine enough to justify the extra expense though. Gear List
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Warby Senior Member  514 posts Joined Sep 2003 Location: Essex, England More info | If cost is the issue, drop a PM to Kerso on this forum. He is based in Scotland and will probably get close to the Tammy's price for the Canon.
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jjmucker THREAD STARTER Goldmember 1,923 posts Likes: 2 Joined Aug 2006 Location: scotland, glasgow More info | my friend has the tammy and he is gonna let me borrow it for the wedding over in spain so thats good. if i like it enough and can justify buying one then i will probably buy my own copy eventually. 5D3 x 2,5DII,30D,15,24,50,85,100,24-70,70-200.
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AlanW Member  113 posts Joined May 2007 Location: Kent UK More info | The new Sigma 70mm f2.8 Macro is getting some pretty amazing reviews and only costs £300GBP - take a look at my post in the POTN lens section 2 x 5D - EF 24-105 f4 L IS - EF 85mm f1.8 USM - EF 50mm f1.4 - 580EX - 480EX
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NFRs2000NYC Member 161 posts Likes: 1 Joined Jul 2007 Location: NYC More info | Sep 24, 2007 09:52 | #10 The sigma 150mm is a stunning macro/portrait lens, but might be a tad long for you.
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