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highfyre
04/16/2008, 12:12 PM
What are some of your favorite macro lenses? It doesnt have to be Canon, but I do shoot with Canon DSLR's, so it will have to be EF mount?????

baloutang
04/16/2008, 12:55 PM
I'm curious too...I have the standard lense package with my Nikon D80, but can't get the super macro shots that I'm seeing here without spending a lot of $$$.

BlueCorn
04/16/2008, 12:58 PM
Canon, Nikon, Sigma and Tamron all have capable macro lenses. For tank work, ~100mm gives a pretty decent working distance. I like the Canon because it's internal focusing.

MJSavage
04/18/2008, 08:32 PM
I like the Sigma 150.

Mike

"Umm, fish?"
04/19/2008, 01:06 PM
Canon 100mm. I love the MP-E 65mm, but it has very limited applications with the aquarium because the working distance is very close.

viodea
04/20/2008, 09:45 AM
how important is internal focus on a macro lens?

"Umm, fish?"
04/20/2008, 10:14 AM
It makes it much easier to handle, because the lens doesn't grow as you change focus. So, if you're shooting off a tripod right up against the glass, it's a big pain to change lens length.