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06/08/2006 05:52:48 PM · #1 |
| My birthday is in a few days (the 11th), and so I'll be getting money from some people, plus I have some saved up. I think I'll be getting a telephoto lens for it, and for myself with the money, I want to get a macro lens, so I have the full spectrum (sort of). What's the best macro lens you can get for your money? |
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06/08/2006 05:55:25 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by sammigurl:
My birthday is in a few days (the 11th), and so I'll be getting money from some people, plus I have some saved up. I think I'll be getting a telephoto lens for it, and for myself with the money, I want to get a macro lens, so I have the full spectrum (sort of). What's the best macro lens you can get for your money? |
Canon 100mm 2.8 USM Macro, a pretty good lens |
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06/08/2006 05:58:31 PM · #3 |
| $450 is a little steep for me, unless I save for a couple months after my birthday. Any other choices? |
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06/08/2006 06:00:10 PM · #4 |
The Sigma is a little cheaper, not much--
Sigma 105
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06/08/2006 06:00:28 PM · #5 |
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06/08/2006 06:05:04 PM · #6 |
You can get the Canon 50mm Ff/2.5 for $229.
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06/08/2006 06:06:53 PM · #7 |
Maybe a set of extension tubes for your 50mm?
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06/08/2006 06:11:03 PM · #8 |
What about just reversing your 50mm onto your 18-55mm lens? That'll be the cheapest way.
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06/08/2006 06:12:20 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by SamDoe1:
What about just reversing your 50mm onto your 18-55mm lens? That'll be the cheapest way. |
Already did that, it's a little TOO macro for me, if you know what I mean...it's hard to focus and hold still, and it's just...not working well. |
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06/08/2006 06:18:28 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by sammigurl:
Already did that, it's a little TOO macro for me, if you know what I mean...it's hard to focus and hold still, and it's just...not working well. |
Yup, I know what you mean. I tried it on my friend's 300D. Are you looking for a true 1:1 macro lens though?
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06/08/2006 06:20:49 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by SamDoe1:
Originally posted by sammigurl:
Already did that, it's a little TOO macro for me, if you know what I mean...it's hard to focus and hold still, and it's just...not working well. |
Yup, I know what you mean. I tried it on my friend's 300D. Are you looking for a true 1:1 macro lens though? |
What's the difference between a 1.1 macro lens and otherwise? |
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06/08/2006 06:29:14 PM · #12 |
Sammi--
I'd really consider these if you dont have alot of money to spend -
Kenko Tubes
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06/08/2006 06:30:49 PM · #13 |
The magnification of the lens. 1:1 was from film cameras, when you take a picture with a 1:1 lens and get the negative, the object that you photographed would be identical in size on the negative as it is in real life (life-size image). If that makes sense. When you reverse the lenses, you can get a magnification of more than 1:1 (2:1, 5:1). A telephoto lens will have the opposite magnification (a Canon 70-200mm lens has a magnification of 1:5.8). I don't know if all that makes any sense though.
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06/08/2006 08:05:29 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by buzzrock:
Sammi--
I'd really consider these if you dont have alot of money to spend -
Kenko Tubes |
Hi Sammi, I agree with the rock, the Kenko extension tubes are great. They are certainly affordable and do a pretty darn good job. Happy Birthday.
-J |
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06/08/2006 08:09:05 PM · #15 |
| I think that with 50mm of extention tubes on your 50mm 1.8 you'll have about 1:1 magnification. Somebody correct me if i'm wrong here. |
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06/08/2006 08:09:06 PM · #16 |
I needed (wanted) one right away and had to deal with price and in stock. I am quite happy with what I got: Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro, 239$ to 269$.
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06/08/2006 08:09:43 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by banmorn:
I needed (wanted) one right away and had to deal with price and in stock. I am quite happy with what I got: Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro, 239$ to 269$. |
that is a great lens from all i've heard. |
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06/08/2006 09:21:15 PM · #18 |
If you got a few bucks this Tammy is tack sharp //www.dpchallenge.com/lens.php?LENS_ID=1087
If you just want and nice cheapy the fantastic plastic //www.dpchallenge.com/lens.php?LENS_ID=978 is pretty nice (I got mine for 60 bucks) |
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06/08/2006 09:27:25 PM · #19 |
i must agree... i love my tamron 90mm. i thought about the nikkor 60mm, but decided that just wouldn't be enough reach for the type of macro i wanted to do...
here are some more examples of what it can do on a nikon body :
//www.dpchallenge.com/lens.php?LENS_ID=1088
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06/09/2006 12:53:26 AM · #20 |
I'll have to second the idea of the extension tubes. I use them and I sold my sigma 105mm macro lens. I have little or no interest in extreme macro (1:1 or better). I can get very close to 1:1 if i need to with the extension tube set.
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06/09/2006 01:05:04 AM · #21 |
If you really want to explore macro and already have a 50mm 1.8 or faster lens, try a macro bellows.
Oh my.
Putting any lens on a bellows, and though cumbersome, you will be in mACRO LAND. The bellows does the same basic thing as the extension tubes, only they allow for more precise focussing, etc... without moving the camera. You move the bellows instead.
Message edited by author 2006-06-09 01:06:51. |
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06/09/2006 08:07:54 PM · #22 |
| I bough a Digital Rebel XT a few months back, and bought a sigma 70-300 telephoto 1:2 magnification and a macro switch. I love it, it is cheap, and I have gotten some really great shots with it. //www.adorama.com/SG70300DAEOS.html?searchinfo=sigma%2070-300&item_no=15 |
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06/09/2006 08:36:11 PM · #23 |
hey samantha- I second (or third or whatever) the extension tubes... then let me borrow them!!! :0P
edit to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! :0D
and I found a place where you can view some actual pics...
here.
Message edited by author 2006-06-09 20:44:04. |
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06/09/2006 08:44:39 PM · #24 |
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nevermind...I was hoping for wildlife pics...
=)
Message edited by author 2006-06-09 20:45:18. |
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06/09/2006 09:06:12 PM · #25 |
2nd the Sigma 70-300, not as sharp as some but it is the most versitile lens I own. Though I own better macro and tele lenses (and more expensive), this is still my favorite. Good luck!
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