macro lens

[R.Allard]

i just bought a canon rebel XS and am wondering what type of lens to get for good macro pictures.

[Robb_in_Austin]

I'm certainly not a canon expert, but any macro lens will be darn good to great(closer to great really). You just need to decide how much you want to spend and if you want to shoot bugs. (Bugs will require a bit more working distance to keep from scaring them off so a 60mm macro will put you right in the bugs face whereas a 100-180 will give you a good foot or so of working room.) This will apply to corals also, but they generally don't flee.

All that said, the 100mm range seems to be the most popular. All three 3rd party makers(Sigma/Tamron/Tokina) have good ones and canon's is no slouch either.

[princer7]

100mm macro hands down the best lens for aquatic photography.

[Marlin]

I have the Cannon EOS Rebel XTi and I use the Cannon EF 100mm 1:2.8 macro lens. It takes great close up shots. I can get clear and detailed photos of my SPS corals. You do need to use a tripod or something to steady your camera when using a macro lens.

Rick

[R.Allard]

cool thanks... looks like ill be lookin for a 100mm lens. wonder how much this will set me back ???...

[Robb_in_Austin]

Keep an eye on Craigslist and Ebay for a clean used one. You can save some money that way. Also the local camera shops.

Although Nikon gear tends to be more expensive, a Nikkor 105mm/2.8 runs ~$900 new.

Looks like the Canon version is a bit cheaper. Lucky you.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/194451-USA/Canon_4657A006_100mm_f_2_8_USM_Macro.html

[R.Allard]

Y I K E S!!! 9BILLS FOR A LENS???
i just bought a 70-200mm zoom lens for 90.00 on ebay it wasnt canon but i didnt think they ran that much..

[R.Allard]

did you notice the "BACK ORDER" sign

[Robb_in_Austin]

Yeah, photography is as/if not more expensive as reefing.

Didn't notice the back order part. I checked Precision here in Austin and it's listed as back ordered too.

The Sigma 105 and the Tamron 90 are not too much cheaper than the Canon lens. Seriously consider them. Check photo on the net(it's a Canon photo forum) for reviews. Their Nikon versions get rave reviews and I wouldn't expect any difference for the Canon version. Of course the lack of real price difference may come into play.

[princer7]

Check out B&H Photo, Adorama, or J&R for online stores. They are legit.

[R.Allard]

thanks for all the info. as expensive as reefin...shhhh dont tell my wife..

[JLiu]

I've seen the canon 100mm macro at best buy for 600 but I know there are some online discounts.

[DrMark]

The canon 100mm macro is awesome, I have it. Expensive but very well regarded.
i buy from canoga camera in Calif.
adorama, calumet also good too. i also just got the Canon 50mm macro another great lens. Many people will tell you to not get cheap on lenses, most important part.