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Originally Posted by Kerry  I have the 70-300mm and can't handhold it for macro. I like my wide angle lens for flower photos as it has such a short focusing distance and being a lot lighter is much easier to hold steady. I also find that I have great difficulty handholding the 105mm macro. I must have very wobbly hands. 
Kerry |
Actually I think you'll find that's normal
The only way I get away with handholding macro shots (with my Tamron) is because most of the time I'm using the flash so shutter speed is not on the slow side. That said, it still comes down to "timing" shots where even breathing in and out takes the subject in and out of focus, the depth of field really is that small.
To put this thread back on track a little - Budget for a GOOD tripod when you consider your purchases. Skip the cheap £30 ones from Jessops as it really will be a waste of money. Theres plenty of info re tripods on here if you search a little.