Are they the best cheap option for medium level Macro photography??
if not, any other suggestions?
thanks
Answer
Look at the Tokina 100mm Macro f/2.8. It is about $450. It's the lens I have (but in a Nikon mount).
If you have never bought any 3rd party lenses, some of Tokina's lenses rival camera-brand lenses.
The only down-side to the lens is it is an external focus lens (meaning the lens moves in and out during focusing - as does many other macro lenses). This can be an issue if you want to put a macro ring flash on the lens.
The caveat here is if you hang a ring flash on the lens barrel, then you could risk damage to the autofocus motor due to the additional weight. For that reason, you must use manual focus when using a macro flash with this lens - but for macro, you want to use manual focus anyway.
For internally focusing lenses, since the barrel does not move in and out, there is no risk in damaging the focusing motor with a ring flash.
However, I need to stress again that for macro use, you will almost certainly need to use manual focus anyway. Most autofocus systems don't do a good job at the macro ranges, and you will find that the focus system will hunt a lot.
Excerpt from the Tokina 100mm Macro review below:
"It's optical performance is as good or better than the best from Nikon and Canon, and this Tokina's ergonomics, due to its unique focus clutch, is also better than any of Nikon's or Canon's 100mm or 105mm macro lenses".
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/100mm-f28.htm
Look at the Tokina 100mm Macro f/2.8. It is about $450. It's the lens I have (but in a Nikon mount).
If you have never bought any 3rd party lenses, some of Tokina's lenses rival camera-brand lenses.
The only down-side to the lens is it is an external focus lens (meaning the lens moves in and out during focusing - as does many other macro lenses). This can be an issue if you want to put a macro ring flash on the lens.
The caveat here is if you hang a ring flash on the lens barrel, then you could risk damage to the autofocus motor due to the additional weight. For that reason, you must use manual focus when using a macro flash with this lens - but for macro, you want to use manual focus anyway.
For internally focusing lenses, since the barrel does not move in and out, there is no risk in damaging the focusing motor with a ring flash.
However, I need to stress again that for macro use, you will almost certainly need to use manual focus anyway. Most autofocus systems don't do a good job at the macro ranges, and you will find that the focus system will hunt a lot.
Excerpt from the Tokina 100mm Macro review below:
"It's optical performance is as good or better than the best from Nikon and Canon, and this Tokina's ergonomics, due to its unique focus clutch, is also better than any of Nikon's or Canon's 100mm or 105mm macro lenses".
http://www.kenrockwell.com/tokina/100mm-f28.htm
Good Canon macro lens?
Bryan D
I just got a Canon Digital Rebel XSi (my first DSLR) a couple months ago and I was wanting to get a new lens before I went on my trip later this month. I already have 2 lenses: the standard 18-55mm f/3.5 that came with it and a 55-250mm that I got as part of a deal for buying with the camera. I was looking at some macro lenses:
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-Macro-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007WK8KS/ref=cm_cmu_pg_t
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-S-Macro-Digital-Cameras/dp/B0007WK8KS/ref=cm_cmu_pg_t
Which one is my better choice? or is there a better choice for a similar price? Also if you know where I can find either of these for cheaper that would be great to know too. (Please be as specific and technical as possible)
Thanks for your answer
sorry one of those links should be
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-100mm-USM-Cameras/dp/B00004XOM3/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1236614034&sr=1-4
Answer
If you are going to use macro to shoot things like insects, the 100mm is a good choice,because you don't have to get so close to the subject to have it fly away. However, if you are going to use macro to shoot stationary objects, like jewelry, coins, stamps, etc. then the EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro can be had for about $200. It is a fast lens wich is great for low light/available light situations. Extremely versatile. With the Xsi 1.6 crop factor, this is now an 80mm, which is nice for portraiture as well. A very nice lens at an affordable price that does not match the exceptional quality you will enjoy for a couple hundred bucks. It has a magnification factor of 1:2. But when you attach Canon's Life-Size Converter, this combo delivers true 1:1 images. It is a sharp lens, and I mean "L" sharp. It has the best bokeh of any non-professional grade lens Canon makes. A sleeper that every Canon DSLR owner should add to their arsenal.
If you are going to use macro to shoot things like insects, the 100mm is a good choice,because you don't have to get so close to the subject to have it fly away. However, if you are going to use macro to shoot stationary objects, like jewelry, coins, stamps, etc. then the EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro can be had for about $200. It is a fast lens wich is great for low light/available light situations. Extremely versatile. With the Xsi 1.6 crop factor, this is now an 80mm, which is nice for portraiture as well. A very nice lens at an affordable price that does not match the exceptional quality you will enjoy for a couple hundred bucks. It has a magnification factor of 1:2. But when you attach Canon's Life-Size Converter, this combo delivers true 1:1 images. It is a sharp lens, and I mean "L" sharp. It has the best bokeh of any non-professional grade lens Canon makes. A sleeper that every Canon DSLR owner should add to their arsenal.
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