canon lens? Ok stuck with pricing so my Questuion is can anyone help with choice Can you put in order best first (rating) 1.Canon 100mm is 2.100mm 3.Sigma 105mm 4.Tamaron 90mm Looking...

Thinker Loc: Ottawa Can.

Ok stuck with pricing so my Questuion is can anyone help with choice
Can you put in order best first (rating)
1.Canon 100mm is
2.100mm
3.Sigma 105mm
4.Tamaron 90mm
Looking for macro len.....or do have it already...lol
what do i do still need to spend on canon 500mm
I have a 60d canon

WildBill Loc: South West Florida

I am a devout canon person and this is why:

Check out the photos from all three (tamron, sigma, and canon non-IS) Canon wins hands down.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Tamron-90mm-f-2.8-Di-Macro-Lens-Review.aspx

** IS just makes the canon easier to hand hold

gemlenz Loc: Gilbert Arizona

Do you think IS is really that important with the Canon 100mm lens. The non IS version is about half the price. Since it would be used for macro and portraits a tripod would be used. Or keep the shutter speed above 1/250. What do you think.

WildBill Loc: South West Florida

gemlenz wrote:

Do you think IS is really that important with the Canon 100mm lens. The non IS version is about half the price. Since it would be used for macro and portraits a tripod would be used. Or keep the shutter speed above 1/250. What do you think.

IS is nice for hand held applications but not that important IMHO. I would not pay twice as much for IS but I am not a macro expert either. I would check with macro experts on the site by PM.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-77851-1.html

That link should bring you to the True Macro-Photography Forum here at UHH. You should easily find someone to help. Nikonian72 is awesome and willing to help. Even though he is Nikon, he is very knowledgeable and will have sound advice even for canon users.

gemlenz Loc: Gilbert Arizona

well I did it. I purchased the 100mm with IS on Ebay. Figured I already had the 60mm macro with no IS so what would be the point of buying the 100mm w/o IS. Can't wait to try it out.

Blurryeyed Loc: NC Mountains.

louiji wrote:

Ok stuck with pricing so my Questuion is can anyone help with choice
Can you put in order best first (rating)
1.Canon 100mm is
2.100mm
3.Sigma 105mm
4.Tamaron 90mm
Looking for macro len.....or do have it already...lol
what do i do still need to spend on canon 500mm
I have a 60d canon

The Canon 100mm IS is the best lens on your list, after that it gets confusing as most macro lenses perform very well. I personally shoot with the 100mm USM but the L version is better, it is an improved lens with IS..

I have seen some great results from other macro users who use the Tokina lens.... but if you have the money but the L lens you will not be disappointed

WildBill Loc: South West Florida

gemlenz wrote:

well I did it. I purchased the 100mm with IS on Ebay. Figured I already had the 60mm macro with no IS so what would be the point of buying the 100mm w/o IS. Can't wait to try it out.

I cannot wait to see the results :)

Thinker Loc: Ottawa Can.

gemlenz wrote:

well I did it. I purchased the 100mm with IS on Ebay. Figured I already had the 60mm macro with no IS so what would be the point of buying the 100mm w/o IS. Can't wait to try it out.

I went out and purchased that same lens last week ...what a lens cant wait till spring...(I need a manicure lol)

Thinker Loc: Ottawa Can.

Blurryeyed wrote:

quote=louiji Ok stuck with pricing so my Questuio... (show quote)

Thanks and I did get the 100mm is and not disapointed comon spring...lol

Thinker Loc: Ottawa Can.

WildBill wrote:

I am a devout canon person and this is why:

Check out the photos from all three (tamron, sigma, and canon non-IS) Canon wins hands down.

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Tamron-90mm-f-2.8-Di-Macro-Lens-Review.aspx

** IS just makes the canon easier to hand hold

Yes agree so I did get the canon 100 mm is great lens