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Senna4ever 08-29-2009 09:21 AM
The 50mm f2.5 macro is about $400.

IMASA 08-29-2009 02:36 PM
I second the Tamron, can be found used for around $350-400 and new on Ebay for $400ish.

Boostslut 08-29-2009 02:50 PM
the 50mm 2.5 only goes to 1:2 lifesize.

roastpuff 08-29-2009 04:25 PM
All of the other macro lenses don't have USM, which I like in a macro lens due to the speed and quietness. My old 90mm macro lens from Sigma (so old that it can't be rechipped!) makes a very annoying motor noise when it's focusing and extends out a lot.

!MiKrofT 08-29-2009 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by IMASA (Post 6568361)
Yes, I used to carry everything in a shoulder bag, crumpler 6 million dollar, but ever since I switched to a backpack, it made carrying my gear much easier.
That's what I have the crumpler 6MDH. Nice bag but I may switch to the kata series backpack/sling instead.

Senna4ever 08-29-2009 06:26 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by roastpuff (Post 6569487)
All of the other macro lenses don't have USM, which I like in a macro lens due to the speed and quietness. My old 90mm macro lens from Sigma (so old that it can't be rechipped!) makes a very annoying motor noise when it's focusing and extends out a lot.
When shooting macro, you won't be using AF anyways.

IMASA 08-30-2009 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by !MiKrofT (Post 6569530)
That's what I have the crumpler 6MDH. Nice bag but I may switch to the kata series backpack/sling instead.
Yeah, I'm using the Kata 3N-20 right now. Much better than the 6MDH in terms of comfort. I think the 6MDH's problem is you can store a lot of gear in there and it hurts your shoulder. The 3N-20 is getting too small for me.

!MiKrofT 08-30-2009 12:38 PM
Yeah I just like the crumpler's idea of having a camera bag that doesn't look like a camera bag.

lol FAIL 08-30-2009 04:46 PM
Question,

Since this is a prime lens, does it mean it cannot optical zoom in/zoom out?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...gon=&langid=EN

Noticed it says 70mm not 70-200 or something.

roastpuff 08-30-2009 05:11 PM
Yes, you cannot zoom in and out optically. The focal length will remain on 70mm.

@Senna I tend to do macro in the field... and I don't normally bring a tripod. XD

Rated B 08-30-2009 08:02 PM
Where can I get a Tamron 17-50mm for Canon locally?

Senna4ever 08-30-2009 08:16 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by roastpuff (Post 6570664)
@Senna I tend to do macro in the field... and I don't normally bring a tripod. XD
I'm going to guess you're missing a lot of shots.

lilaznviper 08-31-2009 10:59 PM
anyone know where i can get the Tamron 90mm macro locally?

IMASA 09-01-2009 04:56 AM
Lens and Shutter.

Boostslut 09-01-2009 03:16 PM
Viper, i might know someone that MIGHT sell his. Not too sure, but i can swing it by him.

lilaznviper 09-01-2009 10:00 PM
^sweet

i am also wonder how are the sigma lens for marco cuz i see like 70-300mm DG macro for <200 bucks

Senna4ever 09-01-2009 10:29 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Boostslut (Post 6569417)
the 50mm 2.5 only goes to 1:2 lifesize.
Doesn't matter with the resolution of modern DSLR's. Almost all of my macro shots have been taken with a 50mm 1:2 macro lens, and all of the images I posted prior to 2008 were done on a 6MP DSLR and I've made 11x14 prints out of them. :)

Senna4ever 09-01-2009 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lilaznviper (Post 6573979)
^sweet

i am also wonder how are the sigma lens for marco cuz i see like 70-300mm DG macro for <200 bucks
That lens is not a true macro - more like close focusing, and as a zoom lens, the images won't be as sharp as a dedicated prime macro lens.

Boostslut 09-02-2009 06:52 AM
Viper, that lens is brutal. Not sharp at all. Pick up a dedicated macro lens and it'll be many many times more sharp.

roastpuff 09-02-2009 04:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Senna4ever (Post 6570836)
I'm going to guess you're missing a lot of shots.
Yes, and that's ok. I macro mostly for fun, and I use a 90mm Sigma lens ~15-20 years old. I don't particularly mind... I'll pick up the 100mm Canon USM macro lens when everybody's switching to the new one with IS. ;)

lilaznviper 09-02-2009 11:24 PM
i'm looking at lens and shutter for the tarmon 90mm and can;t find it on their website
anyone know anywhere else i mite be able to get it locally?

any input one the Tokina AT-X AF 100 f/2.8 Macro?

Soundy 09-03-2009 07:07 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by lilaznviper (Post 6575615)
i'm looking at lens and shutter for the tarmon 90mm and can;t find it on their website
anyone know anywhere else i mite be able to get it locally?
http://www.kerrisdalecameras.com/spe...t.html?catalog[name]=Tamron-SP-90mm-f%2F2.8-Macro-Adaptall-Manual-Focus-Lens-Lenses&catalog[product_guids][0]=599ff5f5-ade1-4fb5-ac1f-5547bdc6360b

ddr 09-04-2009 11:28 PM
anyone try this yet? Tamron 60mm f/2.0 macro

http://blog.shutterbug.com/jonsienki...-_double_life/

http://www.photocrati.com/tamron-sp-...o-lens-review/

http://stores.shop.ebay.ca/Prodigita...34Q2ec0Q2em322

roastpuff 09-04-2009 11:37 PM
Arg, APS-C only. :(

Rated B 09-05-2009 07:37 PM
I'm having a hard time making a decision on which of these two lenses to buy...it will be a walk around lense on my Canon 40D.

Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8

Or

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L


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