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zarozinia · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:54 pm Post subject: What to get next for macro shots

Okay, I was bought a Canon 350D for Christmas and Im wondering which lens or filter to buy for better macro shots.
A friend suggested using a filter - does anyone else use these?
I will try reading a bit more about them, but would also appreciate some advice from anyone who is experienced.
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snakeypete · Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:56 pm Post subject:

Dedicated Macro lens would be better than using flters or extension rings.

I use 28mm - 105mm USM II Ultrasonic w/ Macro other good lens I've heard is the Tamron 90mm . Try take your camera into local shop and get a feel for the lens ...i'm sure they would oblige.

Stuart will probs input ( if he has not already with me typing )
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Stuart · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:10 am Post subject:

As Pete says a true macro i.e one that offers 1.1 reproduction is best..I have had a fair few macros and tbh they are all very good at their job.My favourite is the tamron 90mm..nice working length and superb optics!!..Don't be fooled by the so called pseudo macros like sigma 24-70mm etc..they do not focus as close as a true macro and in all honesty just focus a little closer than their counterparts..Pricewise expect to pay between £200-300 pound for a macro in the range of 50-100mm..
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zarozinia · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:33 am Post subject:

Thankyou both
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zarozinia · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 2:47 am Post subject:

Do you think these would be any good whilst I am saving for a Tamron 90mm?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Macro-Close-Up-Lenses-for-Canon-300D-350D-400D-58mm_W0QQitemZ180206501770QQihZ008QQcategoryZ30070QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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jon_g · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:38 am Post subject:

Don't buy s sigma 105 lens, I have been really dissapointed with mine,

I have some tamron lenses which are really nice and have been very pleased with.

Although the best quality lens I have found was the canon ultrsonic range.
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Stuart · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:40 am Post subject:

You can try Angi but you get what you pay for tbh...Jon my sigma 105mm was a good lens..hynted a lot but most macros do...
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zarozinia · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:28 am Post subject:

Thanks Jon.
Is there any chance anyone could post any macro shots taken with their chosen lens?
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Stuart · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:41 am Post subject:

All my frog shots were taken with the tamron Angi and so are all my close up reptile pics... Cool

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zarozinia · Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject:

Well thats my decision made then Laughing

. Thanks Stuart.
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