macro lenses?

[benlock]

hey
i am going to be buying a 1000d soon and i would also like to buy a macro lens

any suggestions? i would like to keep it to around 400-600 dollars


any help, tips, suggestions would be great

cheers, ben

[macmich]

hi ben
for around 400 to 600 dollars you could get a tamron 90mm macro
which takes nice macro shots
or for a touch more you could get a canon 100mm macro without is
cheers macca

[Dizzy Photographics]

i have the 1000d and just recently bought the sigma 105 macro for a tad over $550 off ebay. Love the lens :)

[Allan Ryan]

hi benlock
I dont have either yet but this page shows 2 lens next to each other in specs
http://the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Lens-Specifications.aspx?Lens=107&LensComp=392&Units=E
tamron canon and others

you might find it of interest
I have looked at the 2 canon lenses and think i will get the USM version not the L version
Cheers

[ccrnkovic]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ Check out this site - you will get a lens $200-$300 cheaper than here. Another member put me onto this site, I will be getting the Canon 100mm macro from here.

[benlock]

thanks for the help guys

i will cheek out that website
$200-300 cheaper would be very nice

[DaDom]

I'm pretty new to photography but in the process of buying my Canon 500D, I also picked up a Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro lens.

So far, its been awesome for taking macro photos! (I'm not very good with Manual mode as yet, so just been using AV mode)

The Tamron does take really sharp pictures but the one thing I notice about this lens though, is when it focuses, it extends out. I've read that the Canon one doesnt do this.

I'll post some macro shots with this lens when I get home.

[Remorhaz]

+1 for the Tamron 90mm Macro.

I grabbed this for about $450 delivered after much researching and aussie forums recommendations. It's an excellent performer for the price- awesomely sharp and doubles as a fabulous portrait lens on my Nikon D90.

[ving]

tammy would be a goer!

[andylo]

Why has no one mention the EF-S 60mm Macro?

[ccrnkovic]

Some pictures of the Tamron would be good, looking at this lens also

[magrose]

I take it the link shown by ccrnkovik is in the US. I've been browsing that recently and with the $ so good am seriously tempted to get a macro. Does anyone have experience buying camera gear from the states? Any probs?

[ZedEx]

Pictures of the lens? Google images...


Some pictures of the Tamron would be good, looking at this lens also

[ccrnkovic]

I noticed on Ebay you can get the Canon 100mm macro from an Australian dealer for around $650, which works out the same as the US lens - I know Greeny has ordered a lens from the US

[ccrnkovic]

Pictures of the lens? Google images...


No the actual pictures you have taken!!!

[Mircula]

+1 for the 90mm tammi. aussome lens... :)

[benlock]

i would love to see some shots taken with the tamron.
how much is the lens roughly ?

[in2fx]

I have the EF 100mm f2.8 macro and have been having so much fun with it that I am always wanting that on my camera instead of my super zoom :)

[DaDom]

Heres some of my beginners attempts at Macro with the Tamron 90mm f2.8 lens

All were taken handheld.

[Imaginative]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/44328629@N03/4989958948/

[pod3009]

If you are interested in the Tammy 90 you can check it out at the link below. It is selling for $392 + postage. I bought mine here and have been happy with it.

http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProduct=390

[benlock]

i think i will be buying 1000d soon
i think i will just use kit lenses for a while till i figure out what im doing before i go buying another lens.

did you have any problems buying from dwi ?
they are cheaper than most places

[ccrnkovic]

Will be buying my lens now from http://www.dwidigitalcameras.com.au/store/product.asp?idProduct=390
Fantastic prices and located in Australia!!!!