help with the equipment for macro

[d_pipa]

hello

i am new to this website and i am learning with my EOS camera, i would like to get a career in design that includes the photography.

i decided to do macro as I am very interested in such as lot of details on tiny objects!

i have bought my camera equipment, here is what i have got (all is canon brand):

• Canon EOS 350D
  
• EF 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III
  
• EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

i wonder what else i do need to do macro photography, such as teleconverter or extension tubes (please tell me whats the best for macro)

i am willing to pay about £300 or less

thanks!

 

[cowasaki]

If you have £300 then you have enough for a proper macro lens. You can make do with a home made "macro studio" but it depends on what you want to photograph. The tubes can be used with a macro lens for even closer shots but they drastically reduce the light so you either need more light or an object that is totally stationary and a tripod. A tripod is VERY helpful either way. I for one like a dipotra lens and with one added to my 105mm Nikon lens (1:1) gives brilliant close ups.

Most of all you need lots of advice and practice. I learned a great deal by posting pictures, listening to feedback and reading other peoples posts.

Do a search under macro as some people have shown their "macro studios" or you could buy one. I bought a light tent, 2 lights and a mini tripod for £28 delivered which I use to photograph the jewellery my wife makes.

I will leave advice on which lens for those people who practice on the dark side

 

[BRASH]

The Sigma 105 EX DG for about £200 is agreat lens. I have it with my 350, you'll not be dissapointed. I also have the Sigma EM 140 ring flash, about the same price. Hope this helps.

 

[BiNg]

Hi there, I'd say invest in a macro lens. If you're going to take a lot of macro images then it's worth investing in a dedicated lens for the job. I've used the sigma 105mm f2.8 and i now have a canon 100mm f2.8 and can highly recommend both.

I also have a light tent and i use desk lamps to light up the subject and it works a treat. I'd say a tripod is a must really unless you're shooting moving things such as insects. Also i would say get yourself a remote release cable such as this one on Ebay.