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I was looking into the macro lens a while ago. I could not afford a good lens for wildlife shooting (300 or 400mm) so I went the other way
After a few weeks looking and thinking, I went for the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG. I was going to use it for insects as well as other general macro shooting, so the extra length over the 60mm canon I thought would be an advantage (not having to get so close and frightening them away before taking the shot). With the 400d crop factor it equates to about 165mm
On my limited use, I have to say I am VERY impressed with the lens. Focusing is superb and the colour reproduction is outstanding. I have not gone for a ring flash yet, which limits my capabilities, but that is just a financial issue. The F2.8 helps get over this somewhat
The thing I am finding hard to get used to is the tiniest of movements throwing the subject out of focus at close range. I use a tripod and remote control, but I think the next thing I may get is one of those attachments for a tripod that has fine movement controls, not 100% what they are called, so if anyone can shed any light on that I would be grateful
Whatever you end up getting, enjoy it. It opens a whole new world to you
Chris-p, I LVOE the look of that ring flash adaptor thing. Anyone have any experience of it?
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