Macro Lens Suggestions - Canon Rebel XT

[topshotta]

I'm interested in a macro lens for my camera - any suggestions? Canon Digital Rebel XT.

 

[PL-Reef]

Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro

That's what I own and love it, there are other less expensive macro options out there, but this is a superb lens for the money IMO.

 

[purpletang26]

well just bought a canon rebel xti and it came with 18-55mm lens and did some searching and asking around and was decideing between the canon 100mm and the sigma 105mm. well i went with the sigma 105mm should have it this week. let me know if you like that lens paid 399.00 + 7 shipping . pm me if you want the website

 

[Blazer88]

I would go with the Canon 100mm macro. I think there are now two versions of the Sigma 105mm EX. I think the new versions of the EX 105mm may have HSM and a non-rotating front element, though I'm not sure. The older Sigma 105mm isn't an internal focusing lens and lacks a HSM/USM motor. The Canon will focus quickly, quiter, and the front lens won't rotate which makes it easier to put the lens right up on the glass. I am also not sure if the Sigma lens has full-time manual focus, which I personally couldn't use a lens without it. Optically I hear they are similar though.

 

[purpletang26]

i guess its who you ask i asked a canon dealer which lens was slightly better and he said the sigma 105mm. i will get it this week and post some pics, worst case don't like it i will return it and go with the canon 100mm, just have to wait and see

 

[GSMguy]

Blazer88 suggested the 100mm macro to me a few months ago, and i think its a great lens.

 

[MCary]

If your on a budget, I bought my girlfriend a Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro Lens and the images are very good.

Personally I have the the 100mm f/2.8. It was recommended and has yet to disappoint.

Mike