Quote Originally Posted by brewercm
Other than the Canon EF 100 macro lens, what other macro lenses have you tried or do you know anything about. I've seen some Canon 35-105, and 35-70 lenses out there on Ebay but don't see the specs on these. I've used that sigma for macros but with the distance minimum distance being a little over three feet make it hard to get the shots I really would like. I ended up deciding to keep that camera after all along with the others I have. I have too much fun with it and now I can use the new one for on the go pic taking.

I have noticed a lot of noise in the S3IS pics that I've been taking, especially flash pics. I made sure that the settings were not on Auto Hi/ISO to make up for taking pics in dark. Maybe just need to work a little more with the custom modes to try and get them correct.

i would be lying if i said i knew a lot about the macro lenses. check out some review at fredmiranda or dpreview before you drop a dime on any of them. its just not something i would use enough to justify the price. i could see me buying a nice fisheye or wide lens over a macro.

you have a great setup. the only thing i would suggest to you is ebay that sigma and replace it with the APO version of the same lens or pickup a Tamron 28-75 f/2.8 XR Di. the apo version of the sigma will give you much better colors and IIRC might be a tad faster. the tamron 28-75 is the best general carry around lens i have seen. it seldom leaves my camera.

i also use the s2 as my general carry around camera. it is probably the best point and shoot my hands have ever held and thats saying a lot. i bought my mom a sd600 for xmas and considered sending her the s2 and keeping the sd so i could keep it in my pocket but i just couldnt bring myself to do it haha. i love the S1-S3 lineup.