Biting the bullet
Apr 10, 2020 16:19:48 #
I am finally looking for a used macro lens for my Canon T3i - I would even use a FD lens as I have adapters to use them in manual $250 budget limit.
Apr 10, 2020 17:09:03 #
First, a disclaimer.
I have some things that I sell for this purpose.
That said, how will you use this lens? This is an important question, as I have NOT found a single lens to 'do it all'.
I have no 'macro' lens. I had the MPE 65 Canon and a the recommended very expensive flash for a while, sold, not for me. Too much $ for one purpose.
So, I have put together a number of 'systems', and bought duplicates of the parts that work for sale to UHH members, not advertised otherwise.
If interested, RSVP, in private. I have limited numbers on hand, tho.
'Afternoon', Harvey, all.
Bill
I have some things that I sell for this purpose.
That said, how will you use this lens? This is an important question, as I have NOT found a single lens to 'do it all'.
I have no 'macro' lens. I had the MPE 65 Canon and a the recommended very expensive flash for a while, sold, not for me. Too much $ for one purpose.
So, I have put together a number of 'systems', and bought duplicates of the parts that work for sale to UHH members, not advertised otherwise.
If interested, RSVP, in private. I have limited numbers on hand, tho.
'Afternoon', Harvey, all.
Bill
Apr 10, 2020 18:57:52 #
If that’s your spending limit, let me suggest the Canon EF 50mm f2.5 Macro. Not only is it an excellent macro, but a very sharp flat field 50mm lens for non macro use. It is .5/1 lifesize, and if you need more magnification to 1/1, you can pick up the “life size converter” in the future. I see them in the $200-$225 range regularly and I see the life size converter for $100-$125. I learned about this lens from the food photographer for our local newspaper - it’s her go-to lens. Here’s an example shot with this lens:
Apr 11, 2020 05:41:18 #
TriX wrote:
If that’s your spending limit, let me suggest the ... (show quote)
Canon 50mm f/1.8 are going for $100-125 brand new.
Apr 11, 2020 06:31:48 #
Harvey wrote:
I am finally looking for a used macro lens for my Canon T3i - I would even use a FD lens as I have adapters to use them in manual $250 budget limit.
I have been impressed with the Canon EF-s 60mm f/2.8 Macro. It has gotten respectable reviews and now that I have one and checked it against my others it is the sharper than 2 Minolta 100mm macros, Sigma 70mm macro and is neck and neck with my Sigma 150mm f/2.8 macro (but a whole lot lighter.)
Apr 11, 2020 07:58:03 #
Apr 11, 2020 08:12:39 #
You should be able to get a macro that does not require an adapter for your price range. There is the EF Tamron 90mm f/2.5 macro that I have seen around for $200-$300. You will see them on eBay and possibly on Amazon.
Apr 11, 2020 09:45:23 #
Are you going to shoot inanimate oblects or things like insects? If it ais alive and easliy spooked the longer the focal length the better
Apr 11, 2020 10:35:33 #
As mentioned the Canon 60mm is very very GOOD - find it used. The Older Tokina 100 IS macro is also very good but only goes to 1:2 natively - if that matters.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Excellent-Tokina-AF-AT-X-100mm-f-2-8-Macro-Lens-for-Canon-EF-From-Japan/164137068129?hash=item263754e661:g:cmQAAOSwZ2lebeMm
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Excellent-Tokina-AF-AT-X-100mm-f-2-8-Macro-Lens-for-Canon-EF-From-Japan/164137068129?hash=item263754e661:g:cmQAAOSwZ2lebeMm
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Apr 11, 2020 10:45:08 #
LITTLEBIT wrote:
Canon 50mm f/1.8 are going for $100-125 brand new.
And a “nifty fifty” is a bargain, but the OP was looking for a macro lense.
Apr 11, 2020 12:16:00 #
TriX wrote:
And a “nifty fifty” is a bargain, but the OP was looking for a macro lense.
I had a FD 50 I was using reversed and it worked well till I dropped it.
Apr 11, 2020 12:18:18 #
cochese wrote:
Are you going to shoot inanimate oblects or things like insects? If it ais alive and easliy spooked the longer the focal length the better
Apr 11, 2020 12:22:19 #
I am interested in bugs as well a inanimate subjects - the latter for indoor practice. I am enjoying getting images I never imagined -I don't work on macro too often but every once in a while I get the urge to try it again.
Apr 11, 2020 12:52:37 #
imagemeister wrote:
As mentioned the Canon 60mm is very very GOOD - find it used. The Older Tokina 100 IS macro is also very good but only goes to 1:2 natively - if that matters.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Excellent-Tokina-AF-AT-X-100mm-f-2-8-Macro-Lens-for-Canon-EF-From-Japan/164137068129?hash=item263754e661:g:cmQAAOSwZ2lebeMm
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Excellent-Tokina-AF-AT-X-100mm-f-2-8-Macro-Lens-for-Canon-EF-From-Japan/164137068129?hash=item263754e661:g:cmQAAOSwZ2lebeMm
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The Tokina is an IF lens NOT IS -- sorry, brain fart ....
Apr 11, 2020 13:32:30 #
imagemeister wrote:
The Tokina is an IF lens NOT IS -- sorry, brain fart ....
What kind of results can I expect to get from this lens in magnification - can I improve that with "tubes" I have good electric as well as plain sets. This looks good .
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