Macro lens compatible with a Canon Digital Rebel XT?

[Lumenshroom]

Title. Preferably under the price of the camera itself (lol.)

 

[poopingfish]

Haha. Check my recent threads asking about the same thing.
So far the Sigma 17-70 seems quite popular. Im trying not to go over around 300 though.

 

[Montana]

The Sigma 17-70 is not a true macro lens, it just has close focus abilities. I'd look into one of Sigma's macro lenses. depending on what you shoot, 50mm or the 105mm. I use the Canon 100mm myself.

Derrick

 

[Peter_pan91]

The tamron 90mm :

http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/282-tamron-af-90mm-f28-di-sp-macro-test-report--review?start=2

 

[Dao]

I do not have any Macro lens myself. But I came across with people talked about the Sigma Telephoto 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Autofocus Lens is pretty good. And the price is around $350 new. And of course, the Canon 100mm also got great reviews as well but cost a little over 500 bucks.

Reviews for the Sigma:
http://www.photozone.de/canon-eos/301-sigma-af-105mm-f28-ex-macro-dg-lab-test-report--review

http://www.fredmiranda.com/reviews/showproduct.php?product=134&sort=7&cat=38&page=1

http://http//www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/221/cat/30http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/221/cat/30

 

[artreuo]

The Sigma 17-70mm isn't a true macro lens, but it is indeed a very good lens. And it does a great job on macros. That is what I shoot with.

 

[randym77]

If you already have some good lenses, you might consider using extension tubes to convert them to macro lenses.

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/Kenko-Auto-Extension-Tube-Set/dp/B000A1N8F8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1221313463&sr=1-1[/ame]

(The link is for a set. They also sell them singly, for around $80 each.)