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Originally Posted by Dirt_Bike_Ryda
how close do you want to get to you subject? do you want to be able to double the lens as a portrait lens ? how much do you want to spend. etc etc etc
but this is probs the pick of the bunch
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 L USM Macro Lens Review
you can use if for portraits too |
Ok, if all she has is the kit lens, then I'm pretty sure the 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens is a bit out of her budget.
Tanya, you will have to give a little bit more information if you want any worthwhile replies. First off, and perhaps most importantly, what is your budget? That is, what is the maximum amount of money you are willing to spend on a macro lens?
Here is a list of the Canon macro lenses that B&H have to offer:
Canon Macro Lenses
I own the Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens. I love the lens. It is sharp as a tack, and the colors and contrast I get are wonderful. There is the considerably more expensive Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens that is supposed to be very good. Even more expensive is the one Dirt_Bike_Ryda mentioned. There are less expensive macro lenses that Canon makes as well. Just take a look at that list I linked to above.
Also, you may want to consider a third-party (i.e., non-Canon) macro lens. For instance, I've heard good things about the Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro lens even though I have not personally shot with it.
Finally, do your research! Ask any of your photographer friends if they have experience with any particular lenses. Look up reviews online. Go to your local camera store(s) and try some of the lenses out. Also, you may even want to consider renting a macro lens. I've rented from
www.borrowlenses.com and had a fantastic experience with them.
Hopefully this helps!