Macro recommendations

[ArmySoldier777]

Originally Posted by Optikal iLLusion

Since i have neither the 50mm or 60mm lenses would it be a more logical choice then, to choose the 60mm because of the overlap it has with the 50mm? I am also interested in taking snapshots of people as well like i said before.

My personal opinion - since you're looking at taking "snapshots" of people as well, then the 60 would be good. But if you're looking at taking "portraits" and not just snapshots, then I'd go with the 100mm

[WolfHeart704]

Originally Posted by mbrobich

Tamron 60mm F2 works wonders for portrait on my Nikon D7000 and also does macro to boot !! Do they make one for Canon mount ?

Yes they do, I have it for my Canon 20d.

[sk66]

I think trying to get both portraits and macro out of one lens is a significant compromise. What is wrong with your current lenses for portraits? If it's low light then maybe another lens is the answer.

For macro work longer is usually better. It allows you to work from further away which helps keep you and the camera from putting the subject in shadow. I would suggest the Sigma 150mm f/2.8. I own one and I can find no fault with it for macro work. (non-OS/HSM version if you want to keep the price down).

Still, I think your best bet may be to buy a lens for portrait work and extension tubes for macro work.

[Optikal iLLusion]

These are the lenses im have in mind after the discussion... opinions welcomed.

Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Canon U.S.A. : Consumer & Home Office : EF 100mm f/2 USM

[WolfHeart704]

Neither of those are macro lenses, so if you wanted to use either of the lenses for true 1:1 macro you would have to buy extension tubes, filters, or the mounts that let you reverse the lens. (Can't remember what their called.)

[Optikal iLLusion]

Originally Posted by WolfHeart704

Neither of those are macro lenses, so if you wanted to use either of the lenses for true 1:1 macro you would have to buy extension tubes, filters, or the mounts that let you reverse the lens. (Can't remember what their called.)

The 100mm i was thinking just for portrait opportunities.... I put that particular 50mm in because of the f stop. I was looking for the ratio but couldnt find it anywhere. I was aware of the fact that its not a macro lens though.

[Preeb]

Originally Posted by ArmySoldier777

My personal opinion - since you're looking at taking "snapshots" of people as well, then the 60 would be good. But if you're looking at taking "portraits" and not just snapshots, then I'd go with the 100mm

Actually the EF-S 60mm macro is an equivalent 96mm on a 1.6 crop body. In that respect it makes a perfect portrait lens. I really like mine a lot, and it's very sharp.