Canon Macro Lenses. What are you using?

[Snaz]

I have a Canon EOS D30 with only the standard included lens and I have been looking at some of the fine macro lenses available. What are you using?

[MarkoD]

100mm f2.8

IMO the higher the focal length the better.

[Snaz]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

100mm f2.8

IMO the higher the focal length the better.

Interesting. I am still learning but I would have thought a shorter focal length would result in a larger image as in you are closer to the subject, povided you can get close that is.

[imisky]

all macros allow you to go 1:1 so the focal length just determines how far you can be in order to achieve that 1:1 ratio. I use a 150mm f2.8 by Sigma

[DAVE]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

100mm f2.8

IMO the higher the focal length the better.

I have this lens and love it.

[Enigma]

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM

[Bblinks]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM

same here

[Snaz]

Originally Posted by Enigma

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM

This seems like a popular choice. How about this one? Anyone owned or tried it? I know it's manual focus, not an issue for me.
http://www.the-digital-picture.com/R...ns-Review.aspx

I like the 5x. I think that would make some great polyp pictures.

[Madmak]

EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

[Enigma]

Originally Posted by Madmak

EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Very nice!

I wanted that lens sooooo desperately! I'm still kicking myself for being impatient and purchasing the one I did.

My lens is perfectly good . . . but I love the IS lenses.