> Another inexpensive option for a good macro lens is
an older
> Sigma 90 mm f2.8
> macro lens. If I remember correctly (and I may not
be) this lens
> rates out
> really well on the photodo ratings. It is slow to
autofocus (and
> noisy) but
> when doing macro work I find that I manually focus
anyway (as
> mentioned by
> several others). I got this lens used on ebay for
~$200 (US) and
> I've gotten
> some really nice flower shots with it. I know that
2 others just
> sold for
> almost that same price on ebay.
I second the Sigma 90/2.8 macro. Some of my work with
this lens:
http://content.communities.msn.com/isapi/fetch.dll?action=get_album&ID_Topic=14&ID_Community=CiansPhotographicEndeavors
Look at "Sunshine", "Fallen", and "Rooted."
Yes, it's noisy, but manually focused, it is
absolutely silent. =)
And Yes, the AF is slow (but if we're talking MACRO
work, then you're manually focusing anyway).
And Yes, you need the accessory lens to go to 1:1 (it
does 1:2 by itself), but if you're gonna go to 1:1,
you're gonna need some time to set up your shot
anyway, so take a few seconds more to slap on that
sucker.
Realistically, I was saving up for Canon's 100/2.8,
but I ended up walking away from a certain auction
site with a BRAND NEW sample of this lens for roughly
$125! (And Yes, I got lucky.) An as I mentioned
earlier, Sigma upgraded my lens to Elan7 specs for
free late last year.
BTW, Photodo's rating for the 90/2.8 is 4.2.
Cheers,
Cian
"A good photo may make the landscape look beautiful,
but a good laugh makes the world look beautiful."
http://communities.msn.com/CiansPhotographicEndeavors
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