Macro Lens For An EOS: I'm trying to get to most bang for my buck so to speak. I need a 100 mm macro lens for my Eos Rebel xs, but I don't have $1000 to spend. Has anyone had any luck...

moondog Loc: afton ny

I'm trying to get to most bang for my buck so to speak. I need a 100 mm macro lens for my Eos Rebel xs, but I don't have $1000 to spend. Has anyone had any luck with aftermarket lenses, Tokina Sigma ect...?

barbkelly Loc: Delaware

moondog wrote:

I'm trying to get to most bang for my buck so to speak. I need a 100 mm macro lens for my Eos Rebel xs, but I don't have $1000 to spend. Has anyone had any luck with aftermarket lenses, Tokina Sigma ect...?

I have the Tokina 100mm lens and it's really really good. Read the reviews and I think you might be persuaded.

acutance Loc: New Hampshire

Macro lenses in the 100mm range don't cost a lot for high image quality. I think you would be happy with any Tokina, Sigma, Tamron. Might be 90mm. KEH has a "bargan" grade Canon 100 2.8 macro for $299. A new Tokina is less than $500, a new Tamron, $450.

lighthouse Loc: No Fixed Abode

moondog wrote:

I'm trying to get to most bang for my buck so to speak. I need a 100 mm macro lens for my Eos Rebel xs, but I don't have $1000 to spend. Has anyone had any luck with aftermarket lenses, Tokina Sigma ect...?

I have the non-L Canon 100mm F/2.8 and am very very happy with it. It is a quality lens, very sharp, good colour. Just doesn't have the weather sealing of an L.

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Several Canon macro-photographers use Canon, Sigma, or Tamron macro lenses.
You need to ask your question in the True macro-Photography Forum: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html

john merry Loc: tincan bay qeensland aus

dont do it save up for a canon 100mm 2.8 L macro it even comes with a lens hood and a leather pouch all in all it is a fantastic lens

melismus Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country

The Tamron 2.5/90 MF is hard to beat. No longer in production but many on eBay for $100-200. It goes to 1:2, or 1:1 with dedicated extension tube.

skidooman Loc: Minnesota

lighthouse wrote:

moondog wrote:

I'm trying to get to most bang for my buck so to speak. I need a 100 mm macro lens for my Eos Rebel xs, but I don't have $1000 to spend. Has anyone had any luck with aftermarket lenses, Tokina Sigma ect...?

I have the non-L Canon 100mm F/2.8 and am very very happy with it. It is a quality lens, very sharp, good colour. Just doesn't have the weather sealing of an L.

Yep, me too. I agree. Great lens.

the f/stops here Loc: New Mexico

acutance wrote:

Macro lenses in the 100mm range don't cost a lot for high image quality. I think you would be happy with any Tokina, Sigma, Tamron. Might be 90mm. KEH has a "bargan" grade Canon 100 2.8 macro for $299. A new Tokina is less than $500, a new Tamron, $450.

These lenses don't have to cost a grand if they don't have IS! If you'll be shooting with a tripod or copy stand, maybe yo don't need IS. I use the Sigma 150mm macro and like it! Remember the f/stops here!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

moondog wrote:

I'm trying to get to most bang for my buck so to speak. I need a 100 mm macro lens for my Eos Rebel xs, but I don't have $1000 to spend. Has anyone had any luck with aftermarket lenses, Tokina Sigma ect...?

Not exactly what you're asking, but I got a really nice Nikon 105mm from eBay, way below the price of a new one.

moondog Loc: afton ny

Thank you to everyone for the help, looks like I've got some more research to do. Now I have a lot more to go on and maybe with this help I can make a better choice. Thanks again everyone. moondog