Joined: Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:46 am Posts: 120 Location: Montana
I recently obtained my first DSLR (a Canon Rebel T3i) and I'd like to use it to take some clear shots of my gemstone creations. Right now I just have the kit lense and I'd like to make my first investment be for a decent Macro lense that works well and won't break the bank. So far I've read a lot of good things about the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 but I've not seen any pics taken with it for gemstone photography. Will this lense work well or is there any other selections that may work better and still be sub $800?
Joined: Sat Sep 29, 2007 8:14 pm Posts: 1383 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan US
Turkinolith wrote:
I recently obtained my first DSLR (a Canon Rebel T3i) and I'd like to use it to take some clear shots of my gemstone creations. Right now I just have the kit lense and I'd like to make my first investment be for a decent Macro lense that works well and won't break the bank. So far I've read a lot of good things about the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 but I've not seen any pics taken with it for gemstone photography. Will this lense work well or is there any other selections that may work better and still be sub $800?
Hi T, While I may not be an expert on Macro lenses, the list suggested in the link should put you on the way to making a decision
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ns=p_PRICE_2|0&ci=274&N=4288584247+4108103567+4109120021&srtclk=sort Not all will agree this is the right place to acquire proper lenses, but I have been successful with them. I also like Abe's of Maine as a source. Both outfits offer a vast amount of info to assist with your decision. If you stick with Sigma, Tamron or the Canon, you should have good results. Hope you find this useful.
The webpage listed has most of the suspects. If you can stretch you budget to the $949 price the last lens on the page the MP E is very well thought of by members of my other favorite forum http://www.photomacrography.net It has been very thoroughly and scientifically tested and compared with other optics there and found to be almost as good as it gets. (I have not used this lens myself)
But for most purposes almost any lens on that page would do great if you develop the requisite macro skills and the accessories needed to make good shots.
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