macro lens

[craigieboi]

what would people suggest is a good 1st macro lens? for a newby

 

[sdb123]

For what camera?

 

[craigieboi]

oops.... sorry

the canon eos 400

 

[BRASH]

Sigma 105 EX DG or the 180 if you can afford it. Both great lenses

 

[stan the man]

another vote for the sigma 105 macro

 

[B B Leo]

ive got the sigma great lens but havent used it much still getting the feeling for my camera

 

[Dave Stone]

Cant go wrong with the Sigma. Will need a flash as well though!

 

[scraggs]

You can really go with any of the macro lenses from any manufacturer, they all give great quality shots with very little between them.
If you are going for a 150-180mm a flash and off shoe cord is advisable, anything around 100mm a flash is easier but you can adapt the onboard flash to work with it by making a diffuser setup for it, which I believe Alby done with his, perhaps he can advise on that.
I personally have the Canon 100mm for normal macro which is a lovely lens.