Comments on: A New Macro Lens https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2009/10/a-new-macro-lens/ Tales from a down-shifted family - Making the most of modest means in West Wales Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:50:37 +0000 hourly 1 By: Alan https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2009/10/a-new-macro-lens/#comment-17095 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:50:37 +0000 http://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=2681#comment-17095 Think I’ll go for the 60mm Canon. Against it are that it is designed for cropped sensor cameras, but its unlikely that I’ll upgrade to full-sensor for a while. Also, the shorter working distance may be an issue for insects and other little critters.

However, it is quite a bit cheaper than the other options and I already have a macro facility (albeit not a true 1:1 magnification) on my 70-300mm lens so I can use that where I can’t get too close to a macro subject. Also, the 60mm lens will make a good portrait and general photography lens (effective focal length on a cropped sensor will be around 93mm).

Once I’ve got it I’ll then be after the Canon EF-S 10-22mm lens, but that may have to wait for a while!

Al.

]]> By: robert https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2009/10/a-new-macro-lens/#comment-17087 Sat, 10 Oct 2009 11:50:42 +0000 http://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=2681#comment-17087 the canon 100mm lens is superb, well worth the investment… this is an example of a image i made with it:

http://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-1875752-high-key-eye.php

robert…

]]> By: Alan https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2009/10/a-new-macro-lens/#comment-17084 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:14:22 +0000 http://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=2681#comment-17084 In reply to Ben.

You’ve got a point there Ben!!

]]> By: Ben https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2009/10/a-new-macro-lens/#comment-17083 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:43:46 +0000 http://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=2681#comment-17083 Very nice but….How much!!!! 😮

]]> By: Alan https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2009/10/a-new-macro-lens/#comment-17081 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:32:33 +0000 http://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=2681#comment-17081 Uh oh…. This looks nice:

Tamron SP 60mm f/2

Al.

]]> By: Ben https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2009/10/a-new-macro-lens/#comment-17074 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:48:51 +0000 http://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=2681#comment-17074 I use a Cosina 100mm on my Sony A200, a budget combo and fantastic pictures!

]]> By: Alan https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2009/10/a-new-macro-lens/#comment-17073 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:35:19 +0000 http://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=2681#comment-17073 In reply to Dan.

Thanks Dan… Moving to a 5D or 1D, Maybe if I win the lottery!!!
Al.

]]> By: Dan https://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/2009/10/a-new-macro-lens/#comment-17072 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:22:57 +0000 http://www.alananna.co.uk/blog/?p=2681#comment-17072 The 60mm is EF-S fitment so limits you to a crop sensor. If you are planning on moving to a 5D or 1D in the future, this would not work on full frame sensor bodies.

The 100mm has long been respected as a defauly macro for Canon. Try second hand on eBay?

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