Macro Lens for closeup

[sch123]

I am a newbie and interested to take closeup photos of insects, flowers, objects etc..any recommendations, for a start, on what macro lens to buy e.g. brand, cost etc..i am using a canon 600D. Thanks

 

[James Poon]

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Canon-Lenses/Canon-Macro-Lens.aspx

Try this site. It helps

 

[SilverPine]

Welcome to ClubSNAP.

You can try Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM.

 

[Rashkae]

Read the stickies in the macro section. Do a search for "recommend macro lens". About 500 threads so far.

 

[shierwin]

Check out this thread:

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/articles-guides/837953-various-macro-setups-performance.html

 

[blackchua]

many have bought the tamron 90mm as a starting lens, cos good and cheap. Some are still using it, some will change and sell it off due to the extension during the focusing.
So it depends if u wanna jump straight into a good investment or jus wanna try try only. (not saying tamron is not a good lens).
Also what is ur budget? there are macro lens costing from $3++ - $2+++

 

[dennisc]

Play play get the Raynox 250 can already 2.5 magnification at $130, add on to your kit lens.
Test on pns cam not too shabby (just mind the shabby compression while jpg uploaded)

 

[3in1c]

Include budget for tripod too.

 

[chillicutter]

Tamron 90mm f2.8 Macro.

Get yourself an external flash with diffuser as well.

 

[HighTone]

welcome, some gears to think about is a macro lens, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM, some suggested Raynox 250, some suggested Extension Tube. You may wish to look into getting a ring flash.

 

[denzelwng4]

tamron 90mm and external flash DIY diffuser... can already

 

[PhotoProZero]

Not necessary to have tripod. If you are just trying out, 50mm f/1.8, with Raynox. Have fun in macro!!

 

[shierwin]

Or this cheap version:

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/cano...cheap-%96-diy-ef-28-80mm-ef-38-80mm-lens.html