Canon Macro Lens (1 Viewer)

[tjsimonsen]

Just a few additions (mainly to Overread's excellent post): While probably the best (but also more expensive) choice for nervous critters, the 150/180 macros need an adapter if you wish to fit a dedicated macro flash. Also, the longer lenses are more demanding with respect to hand-holding skills.
Yes, many general zooms have fine "near macro" abilities. I have loads of good butterfly and dragonfly shots from my EF100-400L. BUT none of those lenses give you a background blur that is anywhere near what a true macro will give you (even stopped down to f8-11) - especially in tricky situations. The quality of the background blur is an often over looked aspect of macro photography.

Thomas

 

[cabaldwin]

If it's true macro work your after I'd save the money on tubes and look for a s/h macro lens which come up FS fairly frequently.

EDIT: If you hurry there's one FS now at a great price.

What's the s/h stand for?? I don't think it's shipping and handling, but that's all I can come up with!

Oh, and while I'm at it, what does o.n.o. mean? Those of us in the Colonies say OBO, or best offer...

 

[tjsimonsen]

What's the s/h stand for?? I don't think it's shipping and handling, but that's all I can come up with!

Second Hand

/T

 

[Jaff]

Yes, sorry. This internet speak is getting out of hand, or should that be OOH!

Just realised too that as your on the other side of the pond most things sold on here won't find their way to you. But ebay or the like should have plenty for you to choose from. Or you could post a 'wanted' thread and you might get some interest that way.

 

[QuantumTiger]

Oh, and while I'm at it, what does o.n.o. mean? Those of us in the Colonies say OBO, or best offer...

Or Nearest Offer

 

[jiminlondon99]

Marumi Macro Flash

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-marumi-drf14c-ring-flash-for-canon/p1026071

It was also suggested to me by a press photographer who said it is very good for opening up the world of macro at a reasonable price and he found it useful for the few shots he needs.

Jim

 

[Macswede]

Looks good, Jim. I've just ordered one for my wife.

 

[postcardcv]

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/buy-marumi-drf14c-ring-flash-for-canon/p1026071

It was also suggested to me by a press photographer who said it is very good for opening up the world of macro at a reasonable price and he found it useful for the few shots he needs.

Jim

I was looking at these a while back but didn't take the plunge, I'd be interested to hear how you get on with it as it would be a lot cheaper than buying the Canon macro flash!