Looking for best priced macro lens for Canon Rebel

13 years 5 months ago #5760 by ArtWagner
Let me first say I'm on a budget, and a limited one at that. Is there any options for a macro lens under $400 that will work with my Canon Rebel?


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13 years 5 months ago #5781 by Yasko
A good choice is the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM. It's sharp, fast focusing, and compact to match your rebel. Most places sell it new for around $390. It's tested here and user reviews are very positive:

www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/138/cat/all

I use the sigma 70mm f2.8 EX macro myself, it's also under $400. The focus is a bit slower, and not internal, but it's the sharpest most contrasty macro I've ever had the pleasure of using.


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13 years 5 months ago #5840 by Sam
if you trust these sites..look into amazon or even craigslist


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13 years 5 months ago #5854 by ArtWagner

Yasko wrote: A good choice is the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 USM. It's sharp, fast focusing, and compact to match your rebel. Most places sell it new for around $390. It's tested here and user reviews are very positive:

www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/138/cat/all

I use the sigma 70mm f2.8 EX macro myself, it's also under $400. The focus is a bit slower, and not internal, but it's the sharpest most contrasty macro I've ever had the pleasure of using.


Good stuff, now can extension tubes be used with those lenses?


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13 years 5 months ago #5951 by Yasko
Yes, you sure can. It's important to get tubes with electronic contacts so your lens can still communicate with your camera body. Happy shopping


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13 years 5 months ago #5954 by waynescook
Try the following:

CanonImported

Wide Angle EF 24mm f/2.8 Autofocus Lens
B&H # CA2428EF Mfr # 2506A002
In Stock
$319.95 @ www.bhphotovideo.com

CanonImported

EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Image Stabilizer USM Autofocus Lens (White Box)
Zoom Wide Angle - Telephoto
B&H # CA2813535ISW Mfr # CA2813535IS
In Stock
$379.95 @ www.bhphotovideo.com

CanonImported

EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (White Box)
Wide Zoom Range (29-216mm equiv) Optical Image Stabilization Light and Compact Design EF-S Mount for APS-C Format EOS Cameras
B&H # CA18135EFSWB Mfr # 3558B002

In Stock
$369.95 @ www.bhphotovideo.com

If you need additional suggestions, from other vendors, let me know. The first, above, was an excellent fit for your described needs, so I did not look any further before replying.

Good luck,
WCBIRDNLANDSC


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13 years 5 months ago - 13 years 5 months ago #5962 by bhowdy
My personal opinion is that if you start with a 60mm macro lens (which is a good lens) you eventually will want a longer macro lens. You can find many good used Canon 100mm f/2.8 lenses on the market, now that the newer model is out. The used 100mm macros are typically listed for around $400.00.

Here's a link to a forum that has a buy/sell section (100mm macro lens search)
POTN Forum Search

Here's a link to the KEH used offerings
KEH 100mm Macro Listings

Bob Howdeshell

"If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera" ~ Lewis Hine

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13 years 5 months ago #6714 by ArtWagner

bhowdy wrote: My personal opinion is that if you start with a 60mm macro lens (which is a good lens) you eventually will want a longer macro lens. You can find many good used Canon 100mm f/2.8 lenses on the market, now that the newer model is out. The used 100mm macros are typically listed for around $400.00.

Here's a link to the KEH used offerings
KEH 100mm Macro Listings


Thank you. I think I found what I was after with KEH. Thanks for the help. ;)


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