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08-29-2009, 09:21 AM
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The 50mm f2.5 macro is about $400.
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08-29-2009, 02:36 PM
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I second the Tamron, can be found used for around $350-400 and new on Ebay for $400ish.
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08-29-2009, 02:50 PM
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the 50mm 2.5 only goes to 1:2 lifesize.
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08-29-2009, 04:25 PM
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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.
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08-29-2009, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by IMASA 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.
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08-29-2009, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by roastpuff 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.
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08-30-2009, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by !MiKrofT 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.
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08-30-2009, 12:38 PM
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Yeah I just like the crumpler's idea of having a camera bag that doesn't look like a camera bag.
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08-30-2009, 04:46 PM
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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.
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08-30-2009, 05:11 PM
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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
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08-30-2009, 08:02 PM
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Where can I get a Tamron 17-50mm for Canon locally?
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08-30-2009, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by roastpuff @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.
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08-31-2009, 10:59 PM
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anyone know where i can get the Tamron 90mm macro locally?
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09-01-2009, 04:56 AM
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Lens and Shutter.
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09-01-2009, 03:16 PM
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Viper, i might know someone that MIGHT sell his. Not too sure, but i can swing it by him.
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09-01-2009, 10:00 PM
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^sweet
i am also wonder how are the sigma lens for marco cuz i see like 70-300mm DG macro for <200 bucks
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09-01-2009, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Boostslut 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. 
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09-01-2009, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lilaznviper ^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.
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09-02-2009, 06:52 AM
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Viper, that lens is brutal. Not sharp at all. Pick up a dedicated macro lens and it'll be many many times more sharp.
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09-02-2009, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Senna4ever 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. 
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09-02-2009, 11:24 PM
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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?
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09-03-2009, 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by lilaznviper 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
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09-04-2009, 11:28 PM
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09-04-2009, 11:37 PM
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Arg, APS-C only.
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09-05-2009, 07:37 PM
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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
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Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L
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