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Old 07-11-2012, 05:42 PM
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Default Canon Macro Lenses. What are you using?

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?
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Old 07-11-2012, 05:58 PM
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100mm f2.8

IMO the higher the focal length the better.
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Old 07-11-2012, 06:29 PM
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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.
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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
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100mm f2.8

IMO the higher the focal length the better.
I have this lens and love it.
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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM
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Old 07-11-2012, 07:36 PM
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EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
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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.
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