is this a real macro lens? (Page 2): I would advise anyone wanting to do real good macro work to invest in a GOOD enlarging lens on the front of a bellows.

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Nov 12, 2012 10:45:03 #

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

JR1 wrote:

The shot taken with my 100mm canon had Canon extension tubes added.

Personally I would advise anyone wanting to do real good macro work to invest in a GOOD and NOT a cheap Ebay set of extension tubes.

Even if/when you buy a macro lens later the tubes will never be out of date as they can be used with most lenses.

I would advise anyone wanting to do real good macro work to invest in a GOOD enlarging lens on the front of a bellows. - Just want to show there are options......

Nov 12, 2012 11:40:34 #

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

billozz wrote:

hi there looking to buy a macro lens and wondered if anyone had one of these and what they thought of it
thanks

http://www.procamerashop.co.uk/product/Tamron_AF_70-300mm_F%7C4-5.6_Di_LD_Macro_1%3A2_%28Canon_Mount%29_34640

Canon has a 50mm 2.5 they call a Macro but it only does 1:2. To get the full 1:1 you have to pay for the adapter which is just a 50mm extension tube I believe. The 60mm 2.8 Macro is a real 1:1 . Just be sure to get right one for the body. Since the link you added was a Canon mount I assume you use Canon. One thing I would take into consideration is that a longer macro lens (100mm vs 50mm) is it gives you more subject to camera distance.
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Nov 12, 2012 12:45:09 #

Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire

I'm considering a macro lens purchase, it will happen this month. I'm actually waiting for the newly designed Tamron 90mm macro with VC. It will ship on Nov 30 @$849. I'm also considering the Canon 100mm 2.8L Macro, but it will return to it's original price on Dec 1st, of $1049. I can look at the Canon lens now, but will have to wait on the Tamron. The Canon is now on sale for $899. Next I'll have to study lighting. I leaning to a ring light, or modify my flash with a snout on the flash. I shoot a Canon 50D.

Nov 12, 2012 13:15:35 #

Jim_In_Plymouth Loc: Plymouth MN

JR1 wrote:

It wont do this (Macro)

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad121/jser1/ma2.jpg

Canon 100mm macro

ACTUAL size of chip 1/4 of an inch

You can't fool me that is really an aerial photo of Manhattan :)

Nov 12, 2012 13:30:54 #

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

Jim_In_Plymouth wrote:

JR1 wrote:

It wont do this (Macro)

http://i928.photobucket.com/albums/ad121/jser1/ma2.jpg

Canon 100mm macro

ACTUAL size of chip 1/4 of an inch

You can't fool me that is really an aerial photo of Manhattan :)

Way to organized to be Manhattan. :lol:

Nov 12, 2012 13:31:24 #

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Jim_In_Plymouth wrote:

You can't fool me that is really an aerial photo of Manhattan :)

Same thing I thought. Fascinating shot!

Nov 12, 2012 13:36:59 #

Teacher Loc: Alabama

IF you want a real good Macro for the money, check out Tamron's 60mm f/2 Macro. I have one and it is extremely sharp.

billozz wrote:

Nov 12, 2012 13:55:28 #

rance44 Loc: penna.

i had one nice lens light for walking around pic are sharp but not at 300 mm that range it is soft

Nov 12, 2012 16:32:30 #

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Teacher wrote:

IF you want a real good Macro for the money, check out Tamron's 60mm f/2 Macro. I have one and it is extremely sharp.

While a 60-mm macro lens may be less expensive than name brands in the 90-mm to 105-mm range, it is no sharper, and has a much shorter Working Distance of 90-mm (3.5-inches) versus 157-mm (6.2-inches) of for a 105-mm macro lens. This makes little differences with static subjects, like an electronic chip, but a huge difference with insects.

Nov 12, 2012 16:34:33 #

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Nikonian72 wrote:

Teacher wrote:

IF you want a real good Macro for the money, check out Tamron's 60mm f/2 Macro. I have one and it is extremely sharp.

While a 60-mm macro lens may be less expensive than name brands in the 90-mm to 105-mm range, it is no sharper, and has a much shorter Working Distance of 90-mm (3.5-inches) versus 157-mm (6.2-inches) of for a 105-mm macro lens. This makes little differences when photographing static subjects, like an electronic chip, but a huge difference with insects.

Nov 12, 2012 18:20:10 #

sportyman140 Loc: Juliette, GA

Yes I have one but mine is a Sigman and It does a great job but not like a 100 -105 mm Macro

Nov 12, 2012 18:31:38 #

bull drink water Loc: pontiac mi.

Bill Emmett wrote:

I'm considering a macro lens purchase, it will hap... (show quote)

i have a 90mm f 2.8 tamron sp with a sony alpha adaptor. gets me as close as 4",no complaints on iq. bought it used.
mine is manual everything,so it was less than 1/2 that price.

Nov 12, 2012 20:45:26 #

Richard K Loc: Toronto Canada

water droplet shot with a Canon 100mm 2.8 Macro lens Droplet was maybe 1/8 of an inch

Nov 12, 2012 21:19:06 #

RocketScientist Loc: Littleton, Colorado

Bill Emmett wrote:

I'm considering a macro lens purchase, it will hap... (show quote)

Poke around on craigslist. I got my 100mm F2.8 L lens for 850 used. It is an excellent piece of glass.

Nov 13, 2012 08:18:31 #

nikon_jon Loc: Northeast Arkansas

Depends on what you want to do with it. I have a Sigma 70-300mm APO lens that will close focus at about five feet. It will fill the frame with a small flower blossom, but if you want to get really close for a shot of the small parts at the center of the flower, it won't do that. So, I am 66 yrs old and don't do the down on the ground thing very well anymore, and the 70-300 macro does fine for me. But for serious macro work, it won't cut the mustard.

Extension tubes would be a cheaper way to go. They will let you get really close and you can buy them these days for less than $100 and you can get them with the connectors on them so that all your auto features on the camera work with them.

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