Good Macro Lens

[Oshay]

Hey all just a quick question,

I've got a Cannon EOS 450D and i'm searching for a decent Macro lens to take pictures of Trichomes with.
Any advice would be much appreciated.

Peace and Good Vibe's

Oshay

 

[cheesey]

Hey all just a quick question,

I've got a Cannon EOS 450D and i'm searching for a decent Macro lens to take pictures of Trichomes with.
Any advice would be much appreciated.

Peace and Good Vibe's

Oshay

have a look at sigma range . google and u will find cheaper

heres a 105mm

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sigma-105mm-f2-8-Macro-Canon/dp/B0002P19XA

 

[Oshay]

Awesome mate, so that one will get close up's of the trich's like i've seen in Photo of the Month Nomination's?

 

[cheesey]

go for a 150 or 200 mm for close shots also think about a light ring flash too.

 

[b8man]

You can do macro photography with your current lens. Have you ever tried freelensing? Do a search on google on how to do it - but basically you detach your lens, flip it around, and start experimenting with the distance from the plant. I think you can use the live video mode so you can see what the effect will be. You get shots like this:


Well worth experimenting with before paying for a macro.

 

[Oshay]

Oh no way, thats an awesome trick dude. I'll suss it out and see how i go, And i'll def look into a 150 - 200mm and ring flash, Thanks for the info lads Much appreciated

Peace and Good Vibe's

Oshay

 

[DoobieDuck]

Oshay welcome to IC, you received some good advice so far, I have used the reversed lens technic and I have several Sigma lenses that do a decent job but for the real mirco trich images the Canon MPE 65mm lens is considered the best. You'll need more than a lens buddy, good lighting, a rock solid tripod, remote release, and mirror lockup I also recomend. Good luck, we look forward to seeing your pix...DD

 

[foomar]

This is as good as the canon kit lense gets if reversed , shallow depth of field but very inexpensive.

 

[Oshay]

Hey Doobieduck

Thank you for the warm welcome, I've got all the other bits and piece's just searching for that special Macro, I'll scout around for the canon MPE 65mm if thats the best out there, I do tend to get ALOT of use out of it so i'm after quality with decent feedback on the product so it seem's that lens may be the one i'm chasing.

Foomar - that is a nice shot using that technique, better than i could get after playing around with diffrent angles for awhile.

 

[DoobieDuck]

Oshay a place I visit often for reviews is Fredmiranda.com Pros and members give all kinds of gear a good test. DD

 

[Oshay]

Awesome Dude, I'll have a read up and see what comes about.

Thanks a Bunch.

 

[iNYouRHEad]

Ive got the Canon EF 100MM Macro lens for my EOS1100D.

 

[Able Mind]

helpful thanks..