Calling all Nerds, looking for a high quality macro lens.

Looking for a really nice macro lens to take some epic pics this upcoming year.

The camera I use is a Canon Rebel T2i

A friend recommended this lens

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-MP-E-65mm-Macro-Cameras/dp/B00009XVD5/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357796019&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+mp+e+65mm+macro+lens

But I'm wondering if you guys have any other suggestions.

-Bud

Dude I'm in the same spot but with a t1i I asked Nugs earlier which lens he defaults to most but I know he's busy. I was thinking of picking up one of the ef macro lenses I think there are two available the 50 mm or 100 mm macro lens. At least those are the ones I found.

I have the ef 50 mm macro, that's what I used this past year but I'm looking for something with even more detail. I'll sell you mine used, shoot me a message if your interested.

I use the 100mm canon macro lens with t3i

Smoking before & during shooting helps

T

Hey guys the photography section just got made, and I made a thread were we can discuss this kinda stuff Drop by and show some love nerds!

Spliff

"You must spread rep around before giving it to these nerds...again"

I lust after this one. cn

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-180mm-f-3.5-L-USM-Macro-Lens-Review.aspx

TCurtiss said:

I use the 100mm canon macro lens with t3i

Smoking before & during shooting helps

T

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hey bro was hoping you would chime in, can you be more specific with what type of 100 mm macro lens you use?? there's a shit load of them out there.

thanks.

Budologist420 said:

hey bro was hoping you would chime in, can you be more specific with what type of 100 mm macro lens you use?? there's a shit load of them out there.

thanks.

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Only use Cannon brand lenses with your Cannon camera, generic off brand lenses don't have the same sensors in them that have different frequencies. Pay the extra for the Cannon, and save your money on not having to buy a new camera.

SpliffAndMyLady said:

Only use Cannon brand lenses with your Cannon camera, generic off brand lenses don't have the same sensors in them that have different frequencies. Pay the extra for the Cannon, and save your money on not having to buy a new camera.

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That's what I plan on and have been using

I am a Mega Fan of the Sigma 105 2.8 Macro its earned me 47 full page shots and a book or two. Get the Ring Flash at the same time.


The Nikkor is slightly better but3x as costly and will only work on a Nikon.



Sub

^^^^^^right, great choice for Nikon guys........i fucked up and went with a cheap tamron macro lens for my nikon, and still regret it a year later......what ever lens you get (esp. if it is a make other than your cam)...make certain it is compatible with the lens function "motor" on you cam body........sometimes online info can be mis-leading....try to deal directly with cannon or nikon for compatibility questions......remember, the lens is just as important, if not more as the camera itself, as it is the eyes of the set up.

Budologist420 said:

Looking for a really nice macro lens to take some epic pics this upcoming year.

The camera I use is a Canon Rebel T2i

A friend recommended this lens



http://www.amazon.com/Canon-MP-E-65mm-Macro-Cameras/dp/B00009XVD5/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357796019&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+mp+e+65mm+macro+lens

But I'm wondering if you guys have any other suggestions.

-Bud

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You don't need that MP 65.
get the 100 mm Macro by canon thats what I use.Sigma also has a 105 mm lense.

That MP 65 is best suited for full frame camera's and is strictly manual operation.

ocanabis said:

You don't need that MP 65.
get the 100 mm Macro by canon thats what I use.Sigma also has a 105 mm lense.

That MP 65 is best suited for full frame camera's and is strictly manual operation.

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Thanks bro. Is this one ur talking about

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004XOM3/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1357863452&sr=8-1&pi=SL75

Check out Monkeys lens he shoots Praying Mantis with Cannon some true 2/1 ratio
I think thats the 100 ML

Sub

Budologist420 said:

Looking for a really nice macro lens to take some epic pics this upcoming year.

The camera I use is a Canon Rebel T2i

A friend recommended this lens

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-MP-E-65mm-Macro-Cameras/dp/B00009XVD5/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357796019&sr=8-1&keywords=canon+mp+e+65mm+macro+lens

But I'm wondering if you guys have any other suggestions.

-Bud

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I also shoot t2i & I love the canon 100macro ( I call it Mac daddy) works awesome up close, super clear has IS, also with the crop sensor functions as a shorter range telephoto & with some creative angling is awesome as a portrait lens. Plus the f2.8 is sweet. I' ll try to get some macros of my stuff up soon

Budologist420 said:

Thanks bro. Is this one ur talking about

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004XOM3/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1357863452&sr=8-1&pi=SL75

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yea Bro thats the one.

It's a sweet lense for every day macro shooting.You can also use it for portrait photography and get some amazingly crisp shots.
I shot the last of the Oregon Blues earlier this week and got some amazing shots using that very same lense.I'll be uploading them later today and you can see for yourself.

Ocan