Coral Pics with my Canon XSi & question

[Jenano]

Hey guys, this is my first post here Just wanted to share some pictures from my XSi that I took today (this is with the original kit lens). I also wanted to see, which macro lens would you guys more experienced in photography recommend for me to get? I have been looking at the canon 100mm f/2.8 and the sigma 150mm f/2.8 macro lenses. Which would you choose over the other and why? Or is there another lens that I am skipping over? (Please don't refer me to the $1000+ ones... well... unless you want to buy it for me ) Thanks in advance for your responses. Constructive criticism welcomed!
<p><center>Pink zoos<p>
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Ravenesse/IMG_4301.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket">
<p>More zoos<p>
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Ravenesse/IMG_4339.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket">
<p>Blue milli <p>
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Ravenesse/IMG_4337.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket">
<p>Red planet (color from the camera is way off) <p>
<img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v450/Ravenesse/IMG_4335.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket">


<p>
</center>

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

I stand fast that Canon shooters should get the Canon 100mm f/2.8. This wonderful piece of glass has stood the test of time and is world renowned as one of the best lenses out there.

The Sigma 150mm f/2.8 isn't a bad lens. This is a true macro and would probably do a wonderful job. The extra 50mm may come in handy as well.

 

[airdog67]

wow looks a lot better than my pos camera!

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Looks like an exciting new tank, where in FL are you from anyway?

 

[Jenano]

Thanks airdog

Thanks for your input TS. The tank is only a little more than a month old now, and doing really well. I hope to have more/better shots when I pick up a macro lens. I live in Altamonte Springs, just NE of Orlando. Probably too close to WWC for my own good...

 

[ThunderousTalon]

I live in Altamonte Springs, just NE of Orlando. Probably too close to WWC for my own good...

QFT...

Great shots hooker.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Oh neat, I live about...half an hour east or so of Altamonte.

 

[sivert55]

ditto for the Canon 100mm f2.8. I use one with an XTi and that lens is worth every penny. One suggestion, always use a tripod. Unless i'm shooting outside in the broad daylight, it's hard to get sharp images when I'm zoomed in real tight without a tripod.
here's a copepod pic i took. Untouched. That thing was TINY.

<a href="http://s158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/sivert55/Reef/?action=view&current=IMG_4954.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/sivert55/Reef/IMG_4954.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

 

[MBZ]

+1 for the Canon 100mm Macro lens. They're around $500.

Mark

 

[waxy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14686270#post14686270 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by airdog67
wow looks a lot better than my pos camera!

Anything looks better than your POS

HAhaha jk vv

 

[onad75]

nice pics what setting you use? I just bought the same camera and Im still learning how to use it.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

You will need to learn when to use which setting and why. Copying others isn't the way to go. Practice practice practice!

 

[twilson]

I am a professional wedding photographer and if you are only shooting tank shots then the sigma would be grate. However if you are going to use it for more than that I would suggest the canon. With the sigma you will run into slower focus and sometimes difficult auto focusing all together.

 

[TitusvileSurfer]

Wait...you are going to recommend the Canon because the auto focus will be up to par if he is shooting non-static subjects?! WHAT?!