Lenses

[Shylad]

Hi All,

New to the forum so please be gentle

I've not really done much photography, only the usual family and pet stuff.

Been looking at some of the pics people have taken of bugs and flowers and really want to give it a go.
I know i need a good macro lens, something like the Canon 100mm f2.8 but as i've spent my budget on my camera, was wondering if it would be a good idea to sell my Tamron AF 70-100mm tele-macro and Canon 28-80mm usm lenses that came in the package to fund the macro lens?

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Simon.

 

[TCR4x4]

It depends what else you like to take photos of. Just one lens will be quite restrictive, although the 100mm macro is an excelent portrait lens, it wont be very good for landscapes!

If you only want to do macro, then yes its a good idea, if you want the versatiltiy of several lenses, then no its not.

Maybe you will be better off getting extension tubes or a Raynox adapter in the meantime whilst you save up for a proper macro lens.

 

[Shylad]

Thanks for the reply,
I tend to use a Canon 18-55mm lens nearly all the time, thats why I thought I could sell the other 2. Any idea how much I could get for them?
The Tamron was boxed and never used when I bought the package and I've only used it twice, the Canon lens is used but in perfect condition.

Simon.

 

[GRECIAN]

Thanks for the reply,
I tend to use a Canon 18-55mm lens nearly all the time, thats why I thought I could sell the other 2. Any idea how much I could get for them?
The Tamron was boxed and never used when I bought the package and I've only used it twice, the Canon lens is used but in perfect condition.

Simon.

As you have another lens for Landscape and wider work then maybe you should go for the macro.
Shop around first and see what price your choosen macro will be and make sure your 2 lens will cover this or you have the extra cash if needed.

i would also take a look at your photos and see how much you actually use the 2 lenses you want to sell and see if you would make more use of a macro.

 

[pooley]

Cheapest way into macro is to get a 50mm f1.8 and either a set of extension tubes or a reversing ring. Both have a similar effect, but although the reversing ring will be cheaper you will be shooting in manual. Great for learning though.

 

[magicaxeman]

Keep your eye out in the classifieds and other secondhand sources for a tamron SP90 DI LD, its a very sharp macro lens and nearly half the price of the canon.

 

[Shylad]

Thanks for the input guys, will stick what I have on ebay and see what happens

Simon.