tinytawnykitten Posted June 14, 2008 Report Share Posted June 14, 2008 So what would be the best macro lens to buy for my Canon 400D which won't break the bank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spink Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I'd be keen on some more info too - I posted a thread aboput what cameras people had a while ago, but only got a few responses. I'd really like to upgrade to something really good, but I don't even know where to start! What brand, model number, place to go to buy it etc..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatBrat Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Hey all, My comps been down for the last few weeks so I havent been on the net very much. Wow love that cats eye pic! Im using a Canon 40D with a 60mm macro lens for all my shots in this thread. All hand held, just using the on board flash to give a bit more light if I needed it. I dont have a tri-pod, or external flashes,or remote shutter or timer or any of that gear, just the camera and the lens, and I take lots of pic's. Here are a couple more... Cheers, Jake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 looks awesome. I need to get myself a macro lens for my 400D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Hi all. I got a new camera today :bounce: I haven't used a macro lens, just the stock 18-55 mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 What camera did you get?Im lookoing at getting one, Nikon d60 or canon450d. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 They were the two that I whittled it down to also. I ended up going for the 450D. Have you looked at dpreveiw.com? I usually go straight for the 'Conclusion' page :lol: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos450d/ http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/nikond60/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozski Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Dredging up an old thread, coz I have pics to share Partner snapped these the other day 8) Yes, it was alive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 :bounce: Great shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracytrout Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Wow!!! To all who have contributed photo's...they're just amazing Keep them coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 cool , What camera? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozski Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Similar to most others lol - Canon 350D, with a Tamron 90mm macro lens, and my dads ring flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Something tells me that wasp was being held just outside of the frame... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozski Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 hehe, it was actually stuck in a spiders web. Had one tendril of web stuck to its butt (which i crappily shopped out, shhh) and it buzzed around angrily whilst anchored Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 That would have been awesome shot if you managed to get all the wing in the frame. I love the first one though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 great shots guys awesome detail.. quite furry looking a lot of them ay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 probably one of the best shots i have achieved with a stock standard Canon powershot G6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 Hi all. Santa got me a macro lens for Christmas :bounce: so I thought I'd resurrect this thread. Add more pics if you can 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytawnykitten Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Awesome Mark I was waiting for some photos from your new lens! Who thought a fly could look so beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Cheers TTT. Who thought a fly could look so beautiful! I know what you mean. Close up they are quite incredible. The colour is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 What sort of macro lens? Grant has just bought a Canon EOS 450D and it came with a 75-300mm lens. He is looking at getting the 55-250 stabilised lens and has found some Chinese ones for half the price of Canon but doesn't know if they are any good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 What sort of macro lens? Hi Caryl. It's the Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM. It was a toss up between the 60mm and the 100mm. This review site helped me choose. http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Revi ... eview.aspx I also have the Canon 18-55mm and Canon 55-250mm that came with the camera in the twin lens kit. Both are image stabilised. I'm hoping I've got most bases covered with those three lenses. I don't know anything about the Chinese ones but personally I'd prefer to stay with the Canon lenses. They're built well and should last the distance. I'm no expert so I might be missing something but since Grant already has the 75-300mm does he really need the 55-250? All he gains is the 20mm wider angle at one end and loses 50mm of zoom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 It was the image stabilisation he was interested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkLB Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 It was the image stabilisation he was interested in. Fair enough 8) I never switch it off :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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