Best Macro Lenses for 7D

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parallactic-pictures

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Hi everyone,

I've been a 7D shooter since December, and in all that time I haven't had much of a need for Macro photography. Until this weekend. I visited my sister up in San Francisco, and she wanted me to help her explore the city and take photos that she could then blow up and matte for her apartment. We were in Alamo Square, and she had me on my knees taking close-up pics of flowers (which, by the way, I found that I loved), but I just couldn't get as close as she wanted me to. I was using a Sigma 18-50 and obviously has it zoomed in as much as I could. I ordered the Sigma 50-150 (2.8f/s) but it hadn't arrived in time for my trip.

Anyway, I think it's time I invest in my first Macro lens. My sister wants so many close-up pics that she said she may even be willing to buy me one. I'm thinking it needs to be under $500.

Right now, the lenses I have are:

Canon 50mm 1.8
Sigma 18-50mm 2.8
Sigma 50-150mm 2.8

So is there a good Macro lens you could suggest for the 7D? I'm open to focal lengths, but it would be nice if it covered an range I don't have yet. Could also be a prime too.

Thanks!
 
I've heard lots of good things about the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro. I thinks its about $500 and it's a true macro not just a long focal length.
 
I've owned the 100mm 2.8 lens and used it for jewelry photography. Absolutely fantastic - really sharp and vivid colors.

Kegan
 
Thanks for the advice, guys. I actually ended up going with a Canon 67mm Reverse Ring, which allows me to mount the lens backwards on my body and hence, get Macro capabilities. :) Only about $10 on eBay.
 
parallactic-pictures said:
Thanks for the advice, guys. I actually ended up going with a Canon 67mm Reverse Ring, which allows me to mount the lens backwards on my body and hence, get Macro capabilities. :) Only about $10 on eBay.
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How do you get aperture control with that? Just have to put it on, set aperture, take it off?

You'll lose a lot of light shooting reversed, or at least that's been my experience.
 
Ben_B said:
How do you get aperture control with that? Just have to put it on, set aperture, take it off?

You'll lose a lot of light shooting reversed, or at least that's been my experience.
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Wouldn't it gain light? I mean you're looking through the other side of the lens.


/kidding
 
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