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Texicannibus · 10-21-2009, 01:42 AM

curious if anyone has any experience with a macro lense on a xti. I use one and only have a kit lense , but this christmas I will likely buy myself a macro lense. Thinking about getting one with stabilization if available. Thanks for any help you can give

DoobieDuck · 10-21-2009, 02:51 PM

Texi that XTI would be the same, pretty much, as any Canon body and I work with 20D. My favorite lens is my Sigma 105MM macro which I use with extension tubes for macro work. Although most of my work I consider extreem close up rather than true macro. The MPE 65 by Canon is one of the better macro lenses and I don't have one. Keep in mind, or study up on, the other factors in shooting macros, lighting tripods, camera shake, etc..it is not easy to get good images. Good luck and we await your images after your present arrives at Christmas..DD

Texicannibus · 10-21-2009, 03:24 PM

thanks man for the response and the inspiration sick pic bro

Texicannibus · 10-22-2009, 02:06 AM

BB has the camera for 600 going to see if i can get it shipped to my store as its a instore only and not available anywhere close. Thanks man looks like a very nice lense low f stop and image stabilization as well as macro. Thanks again

jaykush · 10-23-2009, 06:54 AM

sigma 105mm for macro, canon mpe-65 for extreme macro.

i have a 105 and it works great. much cheaper than the mpe.

the mpe-65 takes closer shots but be aware the range is so close you wont really be able to get full bud shots.

with the 105 you will have to stand back some but you can still get full shots and close ups.

Texicannibus · 10-23-2009, 07:03 AM

my kit lense takes a alright regular pic and at some point ill get a ultra low fstop probably fixed ratio lense for normal shots. Will check into the sigma but probably splurge on the mpe 65. Thanks for response =)

Texicannibus · 11-26-2009, 03:38 AM

Canon - 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
Model: 4657A006 | SKU: 7170189

This macro lens offers impressive clarity as close as 1' from your subject and features an ultrasonic motor for responsive autofocusing.

12 elements in 8 groups with a 3-group floating system for exceptional close-up performance; inner focusing system with USM
A secondary diaphragm blocks stray light at f/2.8, increasing contrast when shooting wide-open
24° angle of view
f/2.8 maximum aperture
1' minimum focusing distance
Ultrasonic motor provides fast autofocus speed at all focusing distances
Ring-type USM allows for fast and silent autofocus and offers full-time manual override
58mm filter diameter

Should be here Friday you guys think this will let me get some good trich shots?

10-21-2009, 02:51 PM	#2
DoobieDuck Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Only where my disabilities allow me to be. Posts: 7,419	Texi that XTI would be the same, pretty much, as any Canon body and I work with 20D. My favorite lens is my Sigma 105MM macro which I use with extension tubes for macro work. Although most of my work I consider extreem close up rather than true macro. The MPE 65 by Canon is one of the better macro lenses and I don't have one. Keep in mind, or study up on, the other factors in shooting macros, lighting tripods, camera shake, etc..it is not easy to get good images. Good luck and we await your images after your present arrives at Christmas..DD __________________ Please join me in my Summer 2018 All Black Grow
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jaykush dirty black hands Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: the old growth forest Posts: 4,990	sigma 105mm for macro, canon mpe-65 for extreme macro. i have a 105 and it works great. much cheaper than the mpe. the mpe-65 takes closer shots but be aware the range is so close you wont really be able to get full bud shots. with the 105 you will have to stand back some but you can still get full shots and close ups. __________________ “Everything is written in the book of nature. This book is always open.” sepp holzer
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