Macro zoom lenses

[Kev Lewis]

The Sigma 150mm gives you a nice working distance to the subject, is very sharp and well built and if you invest in a set of auto extension tubes for it then you can scare the hell out of yourself in the macro world

[Marvellous]

Just got my Sigma 150 from this seller on Ebay at £309, gotta be the best price around and mega quick delivery. She aint got any at the moment but stick her in your favourite sellers & grab one when they come up, UK based as well.

eBay Seller: denise.camera: Film Camera Accessories, Digital Camera Accessories items on eBay.co.uk

Just need the weather to brighten up now!

Mick

[Bushcraft]

Originally Posted by eeyore

good choice , though you might also want to consider the sig 105 or tamron 180 macro lenses as well.

As eeyore says, its worth considering the Tamron 180, it is quite loud with the internal focus but you wont find a sharper lens, same goes for the Tamron 90mm macro.

Can't go too far wrong with Sigma either but for me Tamron macro glass is sharper. But at the end of the day we all have our favs.

I would personally leave Canon macro lenses where they are as the extra price tag is not really justified.

The Canon 180mm has a great build and although sharp I would once again say the Tamron 180 is sharper but lacks the build quality.

Kris

[themightyzog]

I am very very happy with my Sigma 105 and I had previously tried the 70-300 (macro) zoom
The only way to really get the latter to be useful for closeups was to use extension tubes.
Go for a good non-zoom lens
OR
buy a Nikon 990 for £50 on Ebay and take closeups with greater depth of field. The advantage is that you can always carry it with you for that special find. I take mine with me everyday on my walks and have managed to capture some special shots.

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[glsammy]

Originally Posted by Kev Lewis

The Sigma 150mm gives you a nice working distance to the subject, is very sharp and well built and if you invest in a set of auto extension tubes for it then you can scare the hell out of yourself in the macro world

You mean like this?



Sigma 150mm with 61mm extension tubes..

[dav56]

Originally Posted by glsammy

You mean like this?



Sigma 150mm with 61mm extension tubes..

Where is the best place to buy an extension tube and are they expensive?

Dave

[nightshade]

Microglobe do Kenko 3 tube sets £99 Microglobe photographic equipment retailer in London UK Digital slr nikon canon accessories tripods film cameras
I use them with my Nikon fit Sigma 105 macro lense,awsome

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by dav56

Where is the best place to buy an extension tube and are they expensive?

Dave

I bought mine from Jessops. £79 the set of three. They pass through all the electrical info, so you retain AF and metering.

[Blackdog]

This was taken with my Tamron 90mm and EOS 5D body.



I was about 1 metre away from him.