Looking into a Macro lens

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Been thinking of doing some Macro work for a while now and an unexpected bonus from work has sort of pushed this a long and i'm looking to make my purchase in the next day or so.

Got my eye set on either of these two lenses:

http://www.harrisoncameras.co.uk/Lenses/D-SLR-Lenses/Sigma-70mm-f28-EX-DG-Lens---Canon-Fit_SIG-270CAF.htm

http://www.harrisoncameras.co.uk/Le...on-EF-100mm-f28-Macro-USM-Lens_4657A011AA.htm

Im working with a crop sensored body (50D) so i'm swaying more towards the Sigma but just wondered if anyone had any experience with these lenses before I jumped in.

Thanks. Chris.

 

[Niall]

I’ve heard good things about the Canon, I’d probably go for that. An extra 30mm too.

 

[Ay Ay Ron]

Sigma 105 is also a good shout.

 

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http://www.digitalrev.com/product/sigma-105mm-f-2-8/Mzc0

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Actually hadn't spotted the 105, could be in with a shout.

 

[w33 brl]

I've been using a raynox dcr-250 and the results have been good there only £42 off amazon but if your serious about narco then get a proper lens

 

[ukaskew]

Sigma 105 is also a good shout.

I second that one, along with the Tamron 90 it's generally regarded as the best bang for buck macro...

http://www.mpbphotographic.co.uk/us...ses/sigma-105mm-f/2.8-ex-macro,-canon-ef-fit/

 

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So my lens family has grown slightly with the addition of the Canon 100mm:

I spent a while last night on flickr looking through what feels like hundreds of images taken by each of the lenses discussed but this didn't really help, they all appear to be much of a muchness.

So today I called a local camera shop to see what was available to look at, the chap advised he didn't have a new Canon lens but received a part-ex one only yesterday and suggested I take a look - jumped in the car and paid the £2.80 to park in the City Centre for an hour and came home with what honestly looks like a brand new lens, also came with box and manual.

Not bothered to get the tri-pod and cable release out yet for some serious shots but heres 2 I got whilst messing around.

Sharpness would have been better if I didn't take this at a dodgy angle:

 

[Niall]

Looks fantastic. I’d love a macro lens but I have other priorities for lenses and limited funds :/

What camera are you using?

 

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Thanks, I'm using a Canon 50D, had it for nearly 5 years now but never really used it in the past apart from the odd plane spotting.