Sigma 50mm f2.8 EX DG Macro Lens + EM 140 DG Macro Flash

Hi all,

I'm planning on buying the Sigma 50mm f2.8 EX DG Macro Lens soon, and I'm wondering if Sigma's EM 140 DG Macro Flash would be a good partner for it. I haven't bought an external flash before, and to be quite honest I have very little knowledge about them, but I'm wondering, would this Sigma EM 140 DG Macro Flash only be compatible for use with sigma lenses? Or for example, would I be able to use the Canon Flash MR14EX with a Sigma lens?

What I'm simply asking is:

1. Would a macro flash be necessary/useful for me in combination with the Sigma 50mm f2.8 EX DG Macro Lens?

2. Would a Canon macro flash be compatible with a Sigma lens, and vise versa?

3. What are the differences between Sigma's EM 140 DG Macro Flash and Canon's Flash MR14EX, and therefore which is 'best'?

Thank you for any help!

Anyone?

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Hey, no bumping your own thread allowed! How can you expect an answer in an hour or two? People here are in many different time zones and countries! This is the lens section. There is a seperate section for asking questions about flash and a seperate seciton for macro questions. What is your lens question?

I have the lens and like it - sharp and easy to use. I'd recommend getting one, shooting with it for awhile and see if you want an extra flash.

Okay, thanks for the feedback!

Sorry for the bumping, it's just that the thread was falling off the bottom of the page so I didn't want it to be forgotten with no replies!

Has anyone else got any answers for me about the other questions?

The flash works fine with my Sigma 105mm and 150mm macros. You'll get the typical two catchlights and harder shadows compared to a bracket flash with diffuser. Just up to your tastes.