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06/09/2006 09:25:01 PM · #26 |
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06/09/2006 09:55:16 PM · #27 |
An early Happy b-day Samantha!
I've gotta echo what a few others have said; get the extension tubes. With your existing 50mm, you will have a lot of flexibility. The only thing you really lose is the ability to focus to infinity (or even beyond a couple feet) with the tubes in place. But it's a very good compromise, still. You'll get excellent image quality.
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06/09/2006 09:59:13 PM · #28 |
Looks like my best option is extension tubes for my 50mm. :D
And of course, Laura, you can borrow them. :)
Message edited by author 2006-06-09 21:59:28. |
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06/09/2006 10:16:21 PM · #29 |
If vyou can get a TOKINA ATX 100..F2.8 go for it I have one its Brilliant,it isn't the latest model but ac real little cracker mine cost 2nd hand $nz 200
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06/10/2006 02:55:18 AM · #30 |
Originally posted by banmorn:
I needed (wanted) one right away and had to deal with price and in stock. I am quite happy with what I got: Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro, 239$ to 269$. |
I'll have to agree with this. I have the Quantaray 'version' of that lens (just a rebadged EX non-DG) and I'm pretty impressed with how sharp it is. The working distance is a little too close for insects and such though. |
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06/10/2006 04:12:32 AM · #31 |
ANother vote for the Sigma 50mm macro... for around US$250, it is an excellent lense.
Here are some reviews from Fred Miranda of the lense. I own the Sigma 105, which I really like. Another plus, it is a sharp lense for doing portraits.
Good luck, whatever you may end up getting. |
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06/10/2006 05:46:14 AM · #32 |
A British magazine did a comparison between the most popular macro lenses from various brands and the Canon 100 2.8 macro was deemed the best one of the lot. I have one and I love it.
June
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06/11/2006 05:57:44 PM · #33 |
| My birthday is on friday, and I snuck into my moms closet this morning to see if I could find anything im getting. I caught a glimpse of a set of canon extension tubes...SCORE |
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06/11/2006 06:02:58 PM · #34 |
happy birthday!! ;) ... I have the sigma 105mm lens and I love it! I have gotten soo many great macro shots with it.
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