macro lens help plz

[buzzlightweight]

Ok so back on the market for a macro i was thinking about going for the canon 60mm but does anyone have any other suggestions?

Iv also heard about macro extension tubes with AF but im a little unsure how they work.

I have a canon 550d, a sigma 18-200 (walk about lens) and a sigma 18-50 (amazing kit lens)

Im looking to do plant shots and just general qwerky shots

Buzz

 

[buzzlightweight]

The canon 100L seems nice judging by the example shots in the willy waving thread.

kd

L or no L?

 

[buzzlightweight]

well on flea bay i bought some macro AF rings, i did some research and thought i better try something a little more inexpensive like £50 rather than laying out nearly £600.

Im going to play with these first and if i think i will pursue this line of photography then i will definitely buy the L 100mm.

thank you for your help

 

[buzzlightweight]

@Phal do you have an L 100mm?

 

[buzzlightweight]

does anyone have any thoughts on the canon 60mm..... google reviews are giving it 4/5 stars?

 

[buzzlightweight]

ok thanks for that i think that is my way forward 100 L it is

 

[buzzlightweight]

i understand now why 100mm is good for macro.... so you can get close without scaring the subject away.