dakkon76
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So I've got my new XSi and looking to buy my first macro lens. Macro is by far my favorite type of photography, specifically plants and cool textures I find while out hiking. I'm hoping my choice could also be useful for subjects say 10-20 feet away or so... cool stumps, branches and such, no landscapes with this lens of course. I plan on packing a tripod. Bugs/animals aren't really my thing, although they're awesome to look at... so I don't think I need something with lots of reach.
I'm leaning toward the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM which looks like it takes some amazing macro shots, but should also be capable of some of the other things I might be interested in while hiking. This lens is about $490 at my local shop, which is kind of the top of what I'd like to spend.
There are also some Sigma/Tamron primes ranging from 60-90mm. I hear a longer lens will lose some quality, so I'm not sure a 150mm+ is what I want if I'm only doing macro that I can get close to? Wondering if these are some good choices, and also if perhaps I might want a zoom rather than a prime? Currently I've only got my kit lens.
I'd like to stay away from the Canon EF-S 60mm as I plan on upgrading my body within the next couple of years.
Suggestions please? Sample pics would be great also! Thanks a ton!
I'm leaning toward the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM which looks like it takes some amazing macro shots, but should also be capable of some of the other things I might be interested in while hiking. This lens is about $490 at my local shop, which is kind of the top of what I'd like to spend.
There are also some Sigma/Tamron primes ranging from 60-90mm. I hear a longer lens will lose some quality, so I'm not sure a 150mm+ is what I want if I'm only doing macro that I can get close to? Wondering if these are some good choices, and also if perhaps I might want a zoom rather than a prime? Currently I've only got my kit lens.
I'd like to stay away from the Canon EF-S 60mm as I plan on upgrading my body within the next couple of years.
Suggestions please? Sample pics would be great also! Thanks a ton!
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