Good macro lens for 200-300?

[ValorG]

Whats a good lens in this price range? new/refurbished. Don't want to buy used. It will be mainly for aquarium photos and the occassional flower/insect.

 

[TarHeelReefer22]

asking same question my budget is a bit higher I just don't want to buy junk!

 

[Rothgar]

What brand are you?

 

[Rothgar]

I use Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens 4657A006 B&H Photo Video but its a bit above your $300 price point.

Here is a 50mm for $300 Canon EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro Lens 2537A003 B&H Photo Video might be a tad bit wide for shooting aquariums. Maybe someone that has used a 50mm for macro can tell you.

 

[robbrouse]

If you are talking $200-$300 new you'll have a hard time finding one. If you are talking 200-300MM there are a lot of good ones on the market. We need more info.. First off would be the mount you are looking for..

 

[3dees]

that's a bit low for anything not used. a 50mm would probably be cheapest but you will need to get closer to the subject for true macro.

 

[Rickyrooz]

I love my Tamron 90mm for the price, when I purchased the lens from B&H Photo it had a mail in rebate.

 

[Rothgar]

I love my Tamron 90mm for the price, when I purchased the lens from B&H Photo it had a mail in rebate.

Very Sharp! Nice photo!

 

[RichieT]

The 90mm tamron is a beast. One of the best lenses I've used. I use it as a walk around lens as well

 

[ValorG]

well i went a bit above my budget and with with a canon efs 60mm 2.8f. It was $364 new/free shipping so it was a great deal. Love it so far.

 

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Tamron 90mm, just as sharp as Nikon 105mm and Canon 100mm

 

[TarHeelReefer22]

well i went a bit above my budget and with with a canon efs 60mm 2.8f. It was $364 new/free shipping so it was a great deal. Love it so far.

Practice pics man pics!

 

[joshporksandwich]

I have the nikon 105 and a 60mm but i use the 60mm 90% of the times. 60mm nikon is less than $300 used