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Hi all

I'm still new to the forums but need some advice

I bought a new camera I've upgraded too a canon EOS 7D

I really love macro photography and would like to start getting photos and more in to macro.

What lens would people recommend I'm after being able to get close like the photos you see with bugs and there eyes etc :)

Any help would be great

Regards
Chris.
 
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For general purposes, nothing beats a +/- 105mm dedicated macro lens.

At the same time, it permits you took take some distance from too shy
subject and it helps in not throwing/casting your own shadow on the
selected potential victim!
 
Kodiak Qc said:
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For general purposes, nothing beats a +/- 105mm dedicated macro lens.

At the same time, it permits you took take some distance from too shy
subject and it helps in not throwing/casting your own shadow on the
selected potential victim!
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Yup. Actually I think 100mm is maybe pushing things a bit for skittish critters. I was trying to shoot a hoverfly the other day with a 100mm (50mm on MFT=100mm FF equiv.) and couldn't get anywhere near close enough.

I used to own a Sigma 150mm f2.8 when I had Canon DSLR's, that was a nice lens and gave a better chance on APS-C.
 
The ultimate dedicated macro lens is the MPE-65. If you have the budget, patience and talent.
 
Kodiak Qc said:
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For general purposes, nothing beats a +/- 105mm dedicated macro lens.

At the same time, it permits you took take some distance from too shy
subject and it helps in not throwing/casting your own shadow on the
selected potential victim!
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Yeah it's all new to me I've taken some good close up stuff with the general kit lens on my old camera which was a 18-55mm but I wanna now get to that magnifying macro photography the sort of stuff when u look at a photo and can see the eyes on the flys and extremely close but I'm guessing extension tubes are needed also ?

Coyon said:
What lenses do you have already?
What's your budget?
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Currently only have
From my old camera
18-55mm kit lens
70-300mm (it says macro but it's not good at all)
New camera came with a
55mm 1.8f
18-135mm EF with image stabiliser

woof woof said:
Yup. Actually I think 100mm is maybe pushing things a bit for skittish critters. I was trying to shoot a hoverfly the other day with a 100mm (50mm on MFT=100mm FF equiv.) and couldn't get anywhere near close enough.

I used to own a Sigma 150mm f2.8 when I had Canon DSLR's, that was a nice lens and gave a better chance on APS-C.
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How close was you getting with the lens was it general close up or was you achieving very close up ?

BRASH said:
The ultimate dedicated macro lens is the MPE-65. If you have the budget, patience and talent.
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How much we talking I'll have a look in a bit
I'm guessing it's expensive tho if it's one of the best to buy ??

sureshot said:
Whats your location if your near me you could try mine 100 ,180 ,mpe 65 to see what suits your needs
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I'm from Hertfordshire Area :) and your self ?




Macro is all new too me still and only been doing photography for just over 2 years now so still a lot to learn :)
 
Yeh, it's not cheap, about £600-£700 new. There are plenty of less expensive options but it is the probably the best dedicated high mag macro lens there is.
 
Chris I'd suggest you look at the Raynox adaptors:

http://extreme-macro.co.uk/raynox-adapter-techniques/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Raynox-DCR-...e=UTF8&qid=1442769176&sr=8-1&keywords=dcr+250

You basically fit them onto an existing lens. Inexpensive (£40), decent magnification with your zoom lenses and easier to use than some other set ups.

I'd also consider a 2nd hand flash with a cheap diffuser- as you'll be using really small apertures to try and get all your bugs in focus and more light helps.

Lots of good info in the macro section:
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/photos-macro-and-close-up.50/
 
I really like my Tamron 90mm lens...
 
thanks for the advice all! ill have a look in to some of the suggestions :) i had a play today with my new camera, got to get use to it lol! heres one shot i got that i liked a lot got this one hand held :) not the greatest but its okay :)

Regards
Chris.
 

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As Dan said, the Raynox converters are great for a budget entry to macro. This was a DCR-150 on the front of a Tamron 70-300, gives nearly 2:1 at a working distance of about 10" in front of the lens.
Bright eyes2 by Simon Bool, on Flickr
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Oh wow thats a good photo, i was looking at the MP-E 65 last night but as i just bought a new camera i cant justify £600+ yet! so ill wait till the new year :) but ill have a look in to the Raynox, as i also have a Tameron 70-300MM with a macro setting on it, so might be worth looking in to it :)
 
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