Which Macro lens to go for......

[tyredout2]

I can't make up my mind which one to choose , which would you go for ??

Canon 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM or the Sigma F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro

Read about and looked at cracking pics of both , i keep moving from one to the other , so over to you lot for some ideas.

Cheers

Steve

 

[LongLensPhotography]

You certainly can't go wrong with Canon. Mine is crazy sharp, lightning fast AF and great IS.

 

[tyredout2]

You certainly can't go wrong with Canon. Mine is crazy sharp, lightning fast AF and great IS.

Any issues with the "plastic" body though , i must say some of the pics ive seen it certainly seem impressive but then again so are some from the Siggy which comes with a nice case and tripod mount and has that extra bit of reach...

But then again i love the 70-300 L IS USM ive already got and i keep coming back to the Canon......ggrrrrrrrrr


Cheers

Steve

 

[stu.artd]

I've been using my canon 100L macro a lot this year and never even noticed it was plastic rather than metal. I've used it with a ring flash and extension tubes or a teleconverter and there's no issue with the build or feel of the lens.

 

[Bondy]

The Sigma 105mm, Tamron 90mm, and Canon 100mm are all fantastic lenses that are all equally sharp according to reviews. In the end I got the Canon because one came up second hand at a very reasonable price but I think you will be happy with any of them.

 

[LCPete]

The Sigma 105mm, Tamron 90mm, and Canon 100mm are all fantastic lenses that are all equally sharp according to reviews. In the end I got the Canon because one came up second hand at a very reasonable price but I think you will be happy with any of them.

Yes agree ive got the Canon 100L and the older version of the sigma both really great lenses
I went for the Canon as the IS is amazing it gives 2 stops at 1:1 distance

 

[Jan K.]

I can't make up my mind... so over to you lot for some ideas.

It's a nightmare, isn't it?

I finally "settled" with the non-OS version of the Sigma and decided to get the longer 150mm for more reach.
OS doesn't really make sense for macro and there's a hefty weight price (and price!)... and IQ is somewhere reported to be "better"...

Still no regrets and can only recommend it.