gnd wrote:
Bruce have you used any macro lens other than the Sigma? I've had some limited trials of Canon's 60 & 100mm and Tamron's 60 & 90mm macros and find it hard to choose between them! Problem is renting a lens in Australia is pretty expensive and using the lens in the shop isan't the best test either. I love the bokeh the Tamron's produce...Any comments ? Thanks :)
Hi gnd... I have only tested the Canon 100mm macro and the Sigma 105mm macro and they were almost identical twins when it came to image quality and image/optical stabilization. At the time of my purchase of a macro lens the Sigma was on sale for about $250-$300 less then the Canon... although my urge was to buy the Canon lens the quality/price ratio greatly favored the Sigma lens in my opinion. I purchased the Sigma and I have had no regrets. If you are satisfied with the Tamron lens and it's quality/price ratio then go for it... I would advise that the lens have an optical/image stabilization system especially for handheld situations. If your camera has a built-in stabilization system, then you won't need a lens with built-in image stabilization.