recommendations please, i need a macro lens

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So i have a canon 550D i love it to bits, the only thing holding me back is my lens, tamron 18-200mm, its a great all rounder but i enjoy getting up close!

I have bought macro rings from an auction place and all the while they are ok i really would like a macro lens capable of AF.

My camera takes EF and EF-S can anyone recommend a good lens that wont break the bank?

many thanks

 

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WOW thanks everyone, i have an average budget of £300 :/ what are the AF macro rings mentioned?

another vote for the tamron 90mm macro lens
very good lens for the price

or for around £80 you can get AF macro rings, i have a set for my Nikon

 

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Extension tubes you can get Kenko ones for quite cheap for Canon. Wont get the same IQ as a dedicated macro lens but they work well nonetheless

For £300 you can get a second hand canon 100m F2.8 (none IS) which would give vastly better results than extension tubes and your current lens.

£334 + £10 delivery gets you a brand new Canon 100mm macro lens from ******* with a bank transfer payment (£352 normal price)

£546 for the L version with a bank transfer mine is on it's way as we speak hehe

ty gents i will have a look when i get in

 

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wow very nice