Will this work for a Macro?

[sj022698]

I'm needing a Macro lens to take close up pictures of inside my fish tank. I have a Canon EOS Rebel.

The 2 Lenses I have are the standard 18-55 and I have
Canon 55-200 mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM EF Lens

When I try using the 55-200, I can't get it to even come close to focusing.
If I use the 18-55 I can't get it zoomed in close enough. Am I simply getting too close or do I not have the setting set right?

Would love some input. I don't have the cash right now to spend the money on a new lens.

Thanks!

 

[sabbath999]

I am afraid you are not going to be happy with the performance of either of those lenses for macro.

 

[Sideburns]

there is a minimum focusing distance...and you aren't getting "close enough" because the 55mm focal length is not long enough/the focusing is not close enough.

the 18-55 will be the better choice, but neither are macro.

 

[(Ghastly) Krueger]

You can always try reversing one of the lenses. Test and see if it gives acceptable results.

 

[sj022698]

I also have a cheapo lens that is like a "fish eye" and macro lens similar to this http://cgi.ebay.com/Wide-Fisheye-Macro-lens-Canon-EOS-Digital-Rebel-XTi_W0QQitemZ220171987186QQihZ012QQcategoryZ106875QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

But it seems like it makes it further away??? Any thoughts on that lens?

In addition, can anyone recommend a "inexpensive" macro lens. I would only be using it every once in awhile.

Thanks!