suggest please; macro lens options for canon rebel XS

[Hardrock]

I have the Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens and love it. I think if you go with the 50mm macro you are going to have a hard time not running the critter off. At least in my experience with macro(which is only like 4 months) at 1:1 with my 100 mm Im between 4 and 6 inchs away from the subject so with the 50mm I can only assume that you will be a lot closer. You will also definitely need a flash in order to get a decent dof of the subject , at f2.8 the dof at 1:1 may only be 1/3 of a bees body. Good luck and macro is very addicting!

 

[raptorman]

This Tokina 100mm macro lens is also within your budget