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craigieboi
10-01-2009, 22:07
what would people suggest is a good 1st macro lens? for a newby:thinking:
sdb123
10-01-2009, 22:22
For what camera?
craigieboi
10-01-2009, 22:26
oops.... sorry

the canon eos 400
BRASH
10-01-2009, 22:30
Sigma 105 EX DG or the 180 if you can afford it. Both great lenses:thumbs::thumbs:
stan the man
10-01-2009, 23:55
another vote for the sigma 105 macro :thumbs:
B B Leo
11-01-2009, 00:34
ive got the sigma great lens but havent used it much still getting the feeling for my camera :D
Dave Stone
11-01-2009, 07:49
Cant go wrong with the Sigma. Will need a flash as well though!
scraggs
11-01-2009, 07:59
You can really go with any of the macro lenses from any manufacturer, they all give great quality shots with very little between them.
If you are going for a 150-180mm a flash and off shoe cord is advisable, anything around 100mm a flash is easier but you can adapt the onboard flash to work with it by making a diffuser setup for it, which I believe Alby done with his, perhaps he can advise on that.
I personally have the Canon 100mm for normal macro which is a lovely lens.