Which Macro for first timer?

[Briony]

I have a Canon 450 d and was wondering what Macro lense to get as I would love to have a try at this as I love some of the images on here.

Was thinking of hiring before I buy and what sort of budget would I be looking at.

Thank you

[mastertrinity]

i would go for the tamron 90mm f2.8 macro, brilliant lens, cheap price, and can also make a great portrait lens.

[AndyWest]

I had the Canon EF-S 60mm Macro and it was superb. The 100mm is supposed to be superb also!

Image example:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2629/3936380903_f831573a5e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/3936380903/)

More at my Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/page8/

[Canon Bob]

Briony,

There's a couple of threads (links below) that you started a while back asking the same question....or are you looking for more specific advice?

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=153152

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=133966

Bob

[goldkoi34]

I have the Canon 100mm,it is a superb lens and i highly recommend it.

[whiteflyer]

Unfortunately not cheap, but a superb lens Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM £413.88

[andyred]

Sigma 50mm Macro lens is def worth a look, esp as your starting off:thumbs:

[HoppyUK]

Briony, just get one of these - Raynox DCR-250 macro attachment. It's really easy to use, just clips on to the front of your kit lens, and I think is perfect for what you want to do. At £40 you can't go wrong.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Raynox-RADCR-0250-DCR-250/dp/B000A1SZ2Y

See what it can do on Flickr http://www.flickr.com/groups/raynoxdcr250/

[daugirdas]

100mm macro is the best universal macro lens, unless you can afford the L version or 180mm L.