Chris,
Are you sure this is the type macro work you want to do. You can't take
normal shots with this lens (only close focuses). This lens is a speciality
lens for taking life size and higher (5X) magnification images. Unless you
have a specific need or desire for photographing fleas and flower pedestal
(can't get the whole flower in the frame...well, tiny flowers maybe), I'd
suggest you consider the Canon 100mm macro (HSM or non-HSM), the Tamron 90mm
macro, or the Sigma 105 macro. These lenses will let you get down to 1:1
size (that means the image size on the negative/film is the actual size of
the object), and they will let you focus from close-up to infinity. These
longer lenghts give you a little more working room, and can be used as
excellent portrait lenses. Additionally, if you are considering the 65mm,
you may also need a ring light, and a focusing rail...additional expenses
and set-up (mind you, I don't have the 65mm, but from what I've read I
believe this is so). If you get one of the other mentioned macro lenses,
you can always reverse a standard (50mm) lens on it and get the really large
magnifications for the tiny stuff. Anyway, this is just my opinion, but I
think a regular prime macro around 90-105mm would serve you better.
Cheers, JD
>Does anyone have one of the above ?
>
>If so, do you have any pictures on the web taken with it, and what
>are your overall impressions of the lens ?
>
>I want to buy a Macro lens, and am thinking of buying this one..
>
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