What Macro Lens?
Feb 27, 2013 09:06:34 #
Honestly I do not know of a bad Macro lens that is capable of 1:1 they are all sharp and give great results with proper lighting so get what you can afford and you will be happy as long as you learn how to use it. The Tamron which is the cheapest followed by the Tokina both give incredible results with proper lighting I personally use a 40 year old Lester A Dine and get great results any problems I have are user error not the lens.
Feb 27, 2013 10:25:17 #
Tokina 100 Macro is "the" sharpest lens I own...built like a proverbial tank and reasonably priced too...what's not to like...over and out...ChuckR
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Feb 27, 2013 11:30:26 #
Capsurfer:I also have a7D and use the Canon 100mm f/2.8 IS USM macro lens.Its very good as a portrait lens.
Capsurfer wrote:
quote=Festina Lente quote=paintedhorses I have a... (show quote)
Feb 27, 2013 12:24:23 #
paintedhorses wrote:
I have a Canon Rebel T3. Want to buy a macro lens. Any reccomendations??
Cheryl
Cheryl
Canon makes two 100mm macro lenses. One with IS and one without. You can find both of the used for less money.
Feb 27, 2013 16:17:49 #
Capsurfer wrote:
Quite well. I use mine often for portraits on my Canon 7D. quote=Festina Lente quote=paintedhorses I have a... (show quote)
Many professionals use it more for its flattering portraits than its macro capability.
Feb 27, 2013 20:13:48 #
have had the 100mm Canon for only a few weeks, but like the results. Bokeh is soft and sweet :>)
Feb 27, 2013 22:29:46 #
olcoach
Loc: Oregon
The Canon 100mm is one of my favorite lens. It does all you can ask of it. I have tried to limit myself to L lenses but this lens has L quality w/o the hefty price. This is a lens you'll never want to give up. Have fun and keep shootin'. Mike
Feb 27, 2013 22:37:32 #
DOOK wrote:
I looked at the lot before I bought my Tamron 90mm, which I am very happy with. Maybe not a 'big name' lens, but it is very sharp & the price won't send you bankrupt.
Totally agree, love mine !
Feb 28, 2013 17:45:24 #
hangman45 wrote:
Honestly I do not know of a bad Macro lens that is capable of 1:1 they are all sharp and give great results with proper lighting so get what you can afford and you will be happy as long as you learn how to use it. The Tamron which is the cheapest followed by the Tokina both give incredible results with proper lighting I personally use a 40 year old Lester A Dine and get great results any problems I have are user error not the lens.
I have the non-L 100mm Macro & find it to be an exceptional lens. I took the coin with a 7D at 640 ISO, f7.1 and 1/250" using a Canon MR-14EX ring light flash (Yeah, it kind of sucks. I should've juiced the contrast a little more).
The watch was taken with a Canon 5D MKII using the same lens at f8.0, 1/60" and ISO at 640, same ring light.
Feb 28, 2013 17:53:48 #
I agree...they do make for nice portraiture lens's...this one with a 60mm macro lens.
Feb 28, 2013 21:30:12 #
Thanks 7D, appreciate the feedback - and lovely sharp portrait shot by the way!
Feb 28, 2013 21:31:08 #
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Mar 3, 2013 11:37:41 #
I was never satisfied with the results of the 100mm 2.8 telephoto. The depth of field was a bit on the shallow side. The question might be: "How close do you want to photograph?"
Mar 3, 2013 12:10:05 #
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