Reddit reviews Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Fixed Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

It's pretty expensive: Canon 5d Mark ii with 100mm macro lens.

You are correct that the 55-250 isn't meant for macro - no lens is unless it's specifically advertised as one, like the Canon 100mm 2.8

A good start.

Macro is one of the most technical sides of photography, a good starter lens is the 100mm macro from canon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004XOM3?pc_redir=1410422622&robot_redir=1

If you want more magnification after that you can add extension tubes to the lens, but then is getting hard to manage the focus of the lens and the working distance can be awkward http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000U8Y88M?pc_redir=1410295973&robot_redir=1

Finally if what you are really after is a microscope like magnification the 65mm macro from canon will do the trick, This is a highly specialised lens and I will not recommend it to a beginner. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00009XVD5/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1410489652&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40

That's what you're going to pay for a used one on eBay, so that sounds like a nice entry level kit there.

If you go Canon for the Macro, I'd recommend this one as a nice balance between price and performance.

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There are three options I can think of for your use:

• Canon EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro is STM - This one is cool because it has LED light at the front of the lens to illuminate your subject. It's not bright enough to illuminate people at a decent portrait length but more than enough for flowers and such. It can also be used as a general-purpose lens. 35mm is fantastic on APSC cameras for walk-around shooting.
  
  
• Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM - I've heard great things about this lens. It can also be used as a portrait lens.
  
  
• Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM - This lens is absolutely amazing. This is a very high quality piece of glass that will provide amazing results for macro. The only real difference between this and the L version is the weather sealing, Image Stabilization, better build quality, and a slight improvement in image quality around the corners, if I remember correctly. Here are some of my sample shots using the L version, just to give you an idea of what these 100's can do: https://imgur.com/a/nsqUI5A

Look at prime lenses my friend.

• You could pick up a couple fast (large aperture) prime lenses for $800. If you buy them used you can get three of them. Take a look at this page to see what Canon lenses are available. For example, I have used the EF 35mm f/2 (~$350) and EF 28mm f/1.8 USM (~$500) and they are both nice lenses.
  
  
• Even though the 50mm f/1.8 II is a great lens for the cost, the EF 50mm f1.4 USM (~$400) is a worthwhile upgrade. Faster, less CA, sharper, higher quality build, smoother focusing, etc. I love it for both photos and video.
  
  
• I do not own this lens, but the EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM (~$800) is a wonderful portrait and landscape photography lens. And because it's fast it can be used for action and event photography, however it is limiting because of its long reach.
  
  
• The EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM (~$600) is also a good lens. Great for both macro and portrait photography. There is also the EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM. L class glass with IS for $300-$400 more.
  
  Regarding your Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8: If you're shooting wider than 15mm make sure you take off the hood, otherwise you'll end up with some funky vignetting. :)

Have you compared that one to this one? I'm wondering how big of a difference that red stripe makes.

This is the one I have. I have read that it has the same optics, but just doesn't have the image stabilization that the L version has (I read that, but I can't promise it is true). For the macro shots I wanted to take, stabilization wasn't very important.

Skip the extension tubes especially on crop body and just get a real macro lens.

The non-L version of the 100mm f/2.8 can be had for $550 after rebate right now at Amazon - http://amzn.com/B00004XOM3?tag=amz-link-20 - and it's a great lens that nearly matches it's L-series counterpart in almost every way.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004XOM3?pc_redir=1395934335&robot_redir=1

>Macro is one of the most technical sides of photography, a good starter lens is the 100mm macro from canon http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004XOM3?pc_redir=1410422622&robot_redir=1

This lens, my god. This lens is one of the best purchases you'll ever make in the lens department. It's phenomenal for portraits, excellent for macro, and it's fast! It's nearly identical to the L version except without IS. Buy this lens, you'll keep it forever!

But also, Canon makes both a 50mm and a 60mm macro. You can look into those as they will be cheaper and more versatile for everyday photography.

I do have the 100mm 2.8L macro lens BUT if I could redo the purchase I wouldn't get the L series. It's a beautiful lens but it was just shy of a grand. I could have gotten the 100mm non L lens for half the price. I am a fan of the STM lenses and of course the USM lenses but I do shop with price considered now. The L isn't my first reason to look at a lens. Plus there are lots of lens rental websites so you can try before you buy or for using a lens once for vacation or something.

If you want to talk macro, PM me. I live macro photography. I'm no professional but I love seeing the details you miss all the time on small things. Super macro is also fun and quite challenging. http://digital-photography-school.com/super-macro-photography/

The prices have gone up a bit but still a decent price for what you get. I use my 100L fit family portraits too.

Non L is 600. Not cheap but not terribly expensive. It's an achievable goal if you really want it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004XOM3?cache=a0071f54bb81555881641ed403b15faf&pi=SX200_QL40&qid=1407817888&sr=8-2#ref=mp_s_a_1_2

I have the 100 mm non L version by canon. Very very nice lens

100 mm

here is a review of the lens as well.

100 mm canon macro review

Just any macro lens?

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-Macro-Lens-Cameras/dp/B00004XOM3

But you probably want one compatible with your camera's mount and within your price range.

Thanks! I bought the camera to film chemistry reactions in macro :P, was using a friends Canon 6D before.

This lens - https://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-Macro-Fixed-Cameras/dp/B00004XOM3

With the Metabones Canon EF adapter for the new Lumix G40.

This is why a decent macro lens costs 600USD, without camera body. See https://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-Macro-Fixed-Cameras/dp/B00004XOM3.
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There is a non 'L' version which is 'cheaper' and just as good optically. You can find them cheaper used (which is mine is too).

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-Macro-Lens-Cameras/dp/B00004XOM3/ref=pd_cp_p_0

This is a good lens to go with for that...

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-Macro-Lens-Cameras/dp/B00004XOM3/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417540319&sr=8-2&keywords=100mm+macro

It's big brother in the L series is here for a little more:

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100mm-Macro-Digital-Cameras/dp/B002NEGTSI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417540319&sr=8-1&keywords=100mm+macro

A Macro lens will say "Macro" on it and have a focusing distance of much closer. They're more expensive because of this.

You'd want something like this lens to do really close up shots like you're talking about.

I had a kit very similar to yours before Christmas. I had the T1i, and the same two lenses (assuming you meant EF-S, since I've never heard of EF lenses coming in those numbers). I found myself wanting to do more and more macro work, so I ended up with the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM. I haven't had much time to play with it yet, but the reviews on Amazon are spectacular. My only complaint is the lack of IS (which both of my other lenses have), but it certainly wasn't worth the extra $300 to get the next lens up.

Is that macro you listed on the left the same as this one?

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