If you want a low cost Macro lens. I use a Vivitar 100mm f/3.5 macro. It
has 1:2 macro range, 1:1 with include life size adapter. If you can find a
copy the 6/98 issue of Popular Photography gave the lens a really good
review. The lens body is all plastic which makes it very light, but also
it gives somewhat of a cheap feel. However, the lens takes great pictures.
Plus it only costs $150.00.
Gary
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> Hi All,
>
> I am interested in Macro photography. I have a Rebel XS and a 380EX.
> I recently used a EF 35-80 lens and set the camera to Macro mode. I
> took some pictures they came out OK but nice. The camera's in built
> flash kept popping up even when I place the object in the light
> falling through an open window. The time was about 5.00 PM and in
> Texas in April the sun is still high at 5.00 PM. When I tried using
> the 380EX, the middle portion of the photo was darker than the sides.
> This I feel is due to the shadow of the lens cast by the flash. I
> would like to know if the camera can be mounted on a bracket and if
> the flash is mounted to the side of the camera, will I get better
> results. These brackets that you get in the market are usually in L-
> Shape. You mount the Camera on the horizontal and the flash on the
> Vertical lines of L. However, doesn't that create a light source from
> the side, which will make the object to cast a shadow. Is there any U-
> Shaped bracket available so that I can mount two Flashes and the
> camera in between. If I mount two flashes on the side of the camera,
> what extra piece/ hot shoe adapter should I get to sync the two
> flashes. Using 2 tripods and 2 light sources on the side of the
> object will be the ideal case, but what If I want to take pictures in
> a park? Also, the cost of a EF 100mm/ F2.8 macro is down to $399.00
> (imported)- How good is this lens? Are there any better cost
> effective lenses in Tamron/ Sigma.?
>
> Please throw your suggestions. Definitely would like to hear from
> experts and non-experts. Thanks for your advice.
>
> Regards - prachicha
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