Macro lens
Apr 6, 2014 08:38:21 #
Apr 6, 2014 10:58:49 #
That's a tough one. If I were in the market for a macro lens for my T3i, I'd probably go with the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM:
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_100mm_f_2_8_macro_usm
I'm sure you will receive differing opinions though. This is a great lens at a (more or less) affordable price.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_100mm_f_2_8_macro_usm
I'm sure you will receive differing opinions though. This is a great lens at a (more or less) affordable price.
Apr 6, 2014 11:10:09 #
Macro is one thing that most of the big manufacturers do well. I chose the Sigma 105mm for my 5DM3 but the Tamron, Tokina, and of course the Canon would have been just as good. I would suggest buying the 100mm (ish) length as a minimum because it will give you more space to work with.
Apr 6, 2014 11:10:48 #
Believe it or not wrote:
What is the best Macro Lens for a T3i camera
The Canon EF-S 60mm is well reviewed.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/60mm-macro.htm
Apr 6, 2014 12:01:32 #
HowardPepper wrote:
That's a tough one. If I were in the market for a macro lens for my T3i, I'd probably go with the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM:
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_100mm_f_2_8_macro_usm
I'm sure you will receive differing opinions though. This is a great lens at a (more or less) affordable price.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/ef_lens_lineup/ef_100mm_f_2_8_macro_usm
I'm sure you will receive differing opinions though. This is a great lens at a (more or less) affordable price.
I have this Canon lens both with and without IS. The glass, as far as I can determine - is exactly the same. I have found no difference in the quality of the images produced. Both are excellent lenses for portraiture AND macro.
Apr 7, 2014 07:54:43 #
Apr 7, 2014 08:03:57 #
Believe it or not wrote:
What is the best Macro Lens for a T3i camera
The longer length lenses are better for most. They give you greater working distances which is less disturbing to live subjects and work better with on camera flashes.
Apr 7, 2014 08:20:01 #
Why would you not want something like an 18-55 mm? Wouldn't that allow you to get closer?
Apr 7, 2014 08:26:08 #
KJ Smith wrote:
Why would you not want something like an 18-55 mm? Wouldn't that allow you to get closer?
You would need a diopter in front of the lens or an extension tube behind it to get close to macro but the quality would not match a good macro lens and it would provide a short working distance.
Look at the true macro forum to get a better idea of macro.
Apr 7, 2014 09:10:56 #
Here are a couple taken with the Tamron 90mm 2.8, Nikon D200 and a ring flash.
Apr 7, 2014 09:15:21 #
bobfitz wrote:
Here are a couple taken with the Tamron 90mm 2.8, Nikon D200 and a ring flash.
Nice shots.
Apr 7, 2014 10:36:49 #
Never heard of a diopter - what is it? So, to get good macro shots, you'd need basically a 90 or 100mm (despite the fact on the 18-55s, it says "Macro")? Those are such pretty pictures!
Apr 7, 2014 10:40:32 #
TheDman
Loc: USA
Peterff wrote:
Highly recommend this one. Best bang for your buck lens in Canon's lineup.
Apr 7, 2014 11:56:35 #
Look at macro lenses in the 100mm range. This will allow the most versatility. If you use extenion tubes then you can get closer. As stated above lenses in range by all manufactures have good glass.
Apr 7, 2014 11:59:01 #
KJ Smith wrote:
Why would you not want something like an 18-55 mm? Wouldn't that allow you to get closer?
The 18-55 is not a macro lens because it doesn't focus to 1:1 magnification. I know of no zoom that qualifies as a macro lens.
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