Inexpensive macro Canon FD or similar manual lens?

[Brandon Rice]

Just as the title asked, what is a good inexpensive macro lens? I shoot a lot of weddings, and for detail and ring shots a macro lens is a must. I have pretty well finished my lens package, but do not have a macro lens yet. My current lenses are as follows: Lumix 14-140, Lumix 20mm, Canon FD 35mm, Canon FD 50mm.

Thanks!

 

[homestar_kevin]

I own and love both the:

Nikon 55mm f/2.8
Tamron Adaptail 90mm f/2.5

And I love both of them.

the 55 might work a bit better on the m4/3s mount. They also make that lens with an aperture of 3.5 that is cheaper than the 2.8

I haven't tried the canon FD macro stuff, but that would be another option to try and keep it in line with the canon's you already own

 

[Greg_P.]

I would definitely recommend the canon fdn 50mm 3.5 macro that you can find very cheaply nowadays. It is not a super fast lens but it renders colour and detail beautifully and has a great macro capability. I have used for wedding details quite a few times.

 

[drapeama]

I've used different lenses so far on my T2i, including a 50mm FD lens, which gave me the best results.
The 18-55mm "kit" lens that comes with the EOS body also works well, with an inexpensive adapter from Ebay. You simply use the lens, completely "upside-down".
Here's a link to some pictures I've shared a while ago: https://picasaweb.google.com/112130483560390375326/FDOnEOS