Can I Get Macro Shots With My 20D and These 3 Lenses...

[Jamie2337]

Actually it is my husband's 20D. I don't know too much about it, but I would like to get some good macro shots. Here are the lenses I have:

Canon EFS 17-85MM Ultrasonic. It says on it Macro 0.35m/1.2 ft.

Canon 70-201MM Ultrasonic 1:3.5-4.5

Canon Zoom Lens EF 100-300MM Ultrasonic. 1:4.5-5.6

I would love to know if these can do decent macro shots and if so what settings should I use? Any advice would be greatly appericated!

:rollface:

[gregr]

Hi-
Unfortunately none of those lenses perform well macro-wise. Without spending at least a few hundred bucks your best bet is to invest in a close-up filter like this (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=87479&is=REG&addedTroughType=categoryNavigation) for the 70-210. Make sure it's the right diameter (filter thread size) if you decide to buy that.
Greg

[Jamie2337]

Ok....Good to know info. Of course it involves spending more money! LOL! We went to B&H last weekend. It is an awesome store! I loved it!

Thanks for the info!

[mako56]

Hey Jamie, I have a 20D also. I got a Canon Macro Lens EF 100mm 1:2.8 USM I think it was like 350.00 here is one of my pics.


http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b169/mako56/IMG_119611.jpg


I really like it so far but I only got it last October so I am waiting for warmer weather to take it outside that should be allot of fun.