Macro For 20d

Looking for an inexpensive macro for my 20D...any suggestions??

Thanks.....

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Originally Posted by brotski

Looking for an inexpensive macro for my 20D...any suggestions??

Thanks.....

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How inexpensive is inexpensive? And are you looking for a true macro lens, not a zoom with "macro" range. Canon's 50mm f2.5 compact macro is an excellent macro lens, but only goes to half life size, and is slow in focusing, costs $240. Sigma's 50mm f2.8 macro costs a little more ($270) but can focus to 1:1. Canon also released the new EF-S 60mm f2.8 USM macro which can focus 1:1 and which on the 20D and Rebel XT is the equivalent of 96mm on a 35mm camera., but costs 450 dollars. Then at some point, you need to think about adding a macro ringlight, or a macro bracket for your flash.

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Originally Posted by Lionheart

How inexpensive is inexpensive? And are you looking for a true macro lens, not a zoom with "macro" range. Canon's 50mm f2.5 compact macro is an excellent macro lens, but only goes to half life size, and is slow in focusing, costs $240. Sigma's 50mm f2.8 macro costs a little more ($270) but can focus to 1:1. Canon also released the new EF-S 60mm f2.8 USM macro which can focus 1:1 and which on the 20D and Rebel XT is the equivalent of 96mm on a 35mm camera., but costs 450 dollars. Then at some point, you need to think about adding a macro ringlight, or a macro bracket for your flash.

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Thanks lionheart....i was hoping to get a lense in the low 200's. Would a zoom with a macro range be an option??

Brotski

I started to post a reply yesterday and then got sidetracked. See if you can find a used Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro. That's still one of the highest-rated lenses on this site. It's not pretty and the AF sounds like a diesel truck grinding gears, but it's a great macro lens. I noticed that Sigma has a new lens with the DG designation. I'm not sure if they've discontinued the original or not. Check their site and B&H to see what's actually available.

I have the Canon 50mm f/2.5 macro. I love it. I use it for most of the product photos in the pro reviews. For really close stuff I also have the Canon macro converter.

I don't think a "macro" zoom is a good solution. Although it depends a little on what you plan to shoot. The Canon 28-235mm IS has "macro" capability and it's pretty damn good. The reason I put "macro" in quotes is that there's no zoom that I'm aware of that actually gives you true 1:1 macro. They don't even get close. My 50mm isn't even 1:1.

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...5&modelid=7400

I have the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM and really love it. It was a bit pricey up here in Canada($900 after taxes) but I am sure it will be less down there in the US. I don't think it will be $200 though.
Good luck in finding the right lens! :p