Need a lense

moosehead · #1 02-14-2016, 02:31 AM

looking to get a lense in a bit for my canon T5i but realy i know nothing about cameras, would like to take nice close up shots any recommendations would be fantastic! Thanks alot

xenon · #2 02-14-2016, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by moosehead

looking to get a lense in a bit for my canon T5i but realy i know nothing about cameras, would like to take nice close up shots any recommendations would be fantastic! Thanks alot

The Canon 100mm F2.8 Macro lens is a good choice.

You don't need the professional "L" version.

duncangweller · #3 02-14-2016, 03:58 AM

Tamron 90mmis excellent. As good as the canon, slightly shorter focal length but a lot cheaper

kien · #4 02-14-2016, 04:08 PM

The canon rebel can also take the ( probably cheaper) 60mm EF-S macro lens. It's meant for cropped sensors like the one on the rebels.

duncangweller · #5 02-14-2016, 04:18 PM

That is also true. However if you decided to upgrade to a full frame camera down the road then the ef-s lens will no longer fit and you'll have to buy another lens.

xenon · #6 02-14-2016, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by duncangweller

That is also true. However if you decided to upgrade to a full frame camera down the road then the ef-s lens will no longer fit and you'll have to buy another lens.

YEP!

The #1 reason why I don't buy EF-S lenses.

moosehead · #7 02-14-2016, 04:38 PM

Perfect thanks guys, got some options now to look at didn't know we're to start.

msjboy · #8 02-15-2016, 12:02 AM

One of the members ( see link for his sample shots: https://www.flickr.com/photos/137833...4/23368905422/ ) uses a Olympus TG-4 ( for around $329) underwater cable camera is possibility with it)that is cheaper than a macro lens which starts at $5XX for a macro 60mm new, or around $3XX user, so that might be an option too.

msjboy

moosehead · #9 02-15-2016, 12:13 AM

A nice macro lense would be sweet I won't be buying for a few months anyways and used is fine by me : )

Aquattro · #10 02-15-2016, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by msjboy

One of the members ( see link for his sample shots: https://www.flickr.com/photos/137833...4/23368905422/ ) uses a Olympus TG-4 ( for around $329) underwater cable camera is possibility with it)that is cheaper than a macro lens which starts at $5XX for a macro 60mm new, or around $3XX user, so that might be an option too.

msjboy

Ya, I just bought one, listed my SLR for sale. I love this little thing

Of course nobody wants my 7 yr old Nikon D40, so I'll have to just give it to my kid -lol