WTB - Macro Lens for Sony Alpha A230

[looneytunez1024]

im looking for a decent 1:1 or 1:2 Macro lens for my camera

 

[wtdeane]

I just finished the journey you are currently on.

Decide on what type of shots you want. If you just need product shots, a 50mm is fine. Trying to get bugs with a 50mm will ensure you scare them away because you are so close.

You could go for a 200mm, and get GREAT bug shots, but they cost an arm and a leg.

So that leaves the 90-105mm range. And from my research, there are only 2 real choices here for build and quality; the Sony 100mm or the Tamron 90mm. Not super cheap, but you get what you pay for in glass.

I was exploring the used market on some great Minolta glass and would have easily bought one, but nothing was on the market in the short time I needed to make the purchase.

I ended-up buying the Sony 100mm and am quite happy with it.

Happy hunting.

Cheers!