Alternative to Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro

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Is there a decent alternative to the Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro ive been reading that the sigma is a bit noisy or would you go for the canon thank you...Ray:)
 
there is the canon 180mm L, i have the sigma 105mm and love it. it is slow autofoicus but i only really use manual
 
Nothing wrong with the Sigma 105. Not much between them from what I've seen.
Sigma 105 EX DG f2.8
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Tamron 90mm f2.8n Macro and Sigma 105mm f2.8 macro are two options. Slow AF is common amongst macro lenses. there is a distance limiter on the canon that helps when you are not too close to your subject 9not sure if the others have that). Also I liked the fact the canon barrell does not extend when focusing. (the others do).

Also the Canon EF-S 60mm f2.8 is a very nice macro lens and Sigma do a 70mm f2.8 Macro.

Big range of very nice lenses (all are very sharp I believe from the various reviews).
 
I'll vote for the Sigma. Got that, and it's a great lens. (y)
 
Both tamron 90 and sigma 105 have extending barrel.
With the Canon cashback, better get the canon. The front barrel doesn't extend and its got usm. I originally bought the tamron 90 but I dont like the build quality and extending barrel.
 
raythefab said:
Doesnt the sigma extend when zooming out, potentially scare bugs :)
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Yes it does extend but I extend it first then move the camera in to get focus, I don't have trouble with it. The Canon is also a great lens so whatever you go for I reckon you will enjoy and be happy with. I went for the Sigma as it was cheaper than the canon but would have been equally happy with either the Canon 100, Sigma 105 or Tamron 90 to be honest.
 
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