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Dec 20, 2017 08:52:48 #

jackpinoh Loc: Kettering, OH 45419

whitehall wrote:

As I am moving into macro photography I am keen to acquire a dedicated true macro lens. I am a canon shooter so my first inclination is to purchase the canon 100 mm L lens, but I have seen great reviews suggesting that the new 017 tamron 90 mm lens is ecellent. Any recommendation woul be very much welcome. Thanks.

IGW

You should consider lighting options as well as lens options. The lighting is as important as the lens.

Dec 20, 2017 08:54:24 #

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

whitehall wrote:

Thanks. I have a 5D Mkiv and the 80D

Sweet. Envious.

I have the 80D and was thinking of a Sigma 70 2.8 (used). But If I had both the 80D and the IV, I would go with the 100mm. However, I am just now thinking about getting into macro.

Dec 20, 2017 08:58:00 #

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

And I'm shooting with the 7D II

Dec 20, 2017 09:00:31 #

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

dsmeltz wrote:

Sweet. Envious.

I have the 80D and was thinking of a Sigma 70 2.8 (used). But If I had both the 80D and the IV, I would go with the 100mm. However, I am just now thinking about getting into macro.

buy a used Canon. if you're buying used.

Dec 20, 2017 09:01:35 #

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

foathog wrote:

buy a used Canon. if you're buying used.

Yeah, Maybe the EF-S 60 2.8.

Dec 20, 2017 09:14:55 #

digit-up Loc: Flushing, Michigan

Rongnongno wrote:

Your best bet to have an informed answer is to ask this in the macro section of this board. The answer there hopefully will give you what you need, not what some folks think what is needed.

Makes very good sense!! Those Macro people have very informed experience and VERY strong opinions. RJM

Dec 20, 2017 10:04:31 #

whitehall Loc: Canada

I already had the 80 D, but decided to go FF. I find that because of the flip out screen the 80D is great for some low shots. Also, it is a great travel camera, when I want to go light and not worry about damage or theft to much more expensive equipment. Fortunately, I have a very understanding wife who is also a photographer…Having been married to her over 50 years I kind of know how far I can push the envelope(I hope)!

Dec 20, 2017 10:23:22 #

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

I like my Tamron 100mm 2.8, but then I'm not too picky in my output.

Dec 20, 2017 10:28:06 #

whitehall Loc: Canada

Thanks

Dec 20, 2017 10:39:49 #

Gampa

For what it’s worth ... got the Cannon 100 F2.8 IS about 6 months ago for my 80D, and couldn’t be happier with it. The 1.6 crop factor gives me an effective focal length of 160mm so I can get some distance between my objects, and the images are tack sharp. The IS helps a lot.

Dec 20, 2017 10:45:35 #

TMcD Loc: Minneapolis, MN

I have been the very happy owner of the Canon 100mm 2.8 L IS for several years now and couldn't be more pleased. Have used it on both crop and full frame bodies with excellent results.

Dec 20, 2017 10:54:29 #

Gampa

A few examples of the Cannon 100 F2.8 IS on an 80D. All handheld / natural light.