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So far, I have seen many threads here asking whether if the Sigma 150 f/2.8 macro or the Canon 100 f/2.8 macro is the better macro lens. I did a search and had seen the pros and cons of each lens discussed in the forums.

My question is whether having BOTH is a boon or a bane?

I owned the Sigma 150 myself for more than a year (love it, will not sell it), and recently thought of adding the Canon 100mm macro to complement my Sigma. I shoot mainly a variety of insects. Are they a dynamic duo for macros? If not, what's yours?

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Rumplestiltskin
http://gallery.clubsnap.com/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=22915
 
Are not they pretty close to each other in most respects. I would think a 60mm Canon would be a better partner for Sigma 150mm. Canon 60 is much lighter than 100mm & IQ-wise as good as its bigger brother. It could double up as a fine portrait lens as well. I have Canon 100mm and actually thinking about getting a 180mm macro lens rather than a 150mm. The difference of working distance is quite a bit & it would also work as a general purpose mid-telephoto lens.
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Gautam
 
I have not made up my mind but probably I shall go for Sigma 180mm. It is half the price of the Canon but virtually all reviews put them at par. I often use a Kenco 1.5x TC with Canon 100mm macro making it a 150mm 1.5:1 macro lens. I hardly notice any drop in IQ. AF works fine.
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Gautam
 
Gautam Majumdar wrote:
The difference of working distance is quite a
Gautam Majumdar said:
bit & it would also work as a general purpose mid-telephoto lens.
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Remember that minimum focus distances are quoted from the film plane so one with 4 extra inches in that specification which is two inches longer in overall length will actually gain you only 2 inches in real working distance. Yes, there is more working distance with a 180 than with a 150 but it is not as much as you might think.
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Doug Smith
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My macro stuff includes:
  • Canon 100/2.8 & MP-E 65mm macros
  • Sigma 50/2.8 & 180/3.5 macros
  • Kenko extension tubes
  • Canon 250D & 500D diopters
  • Kenko Pro 1.4 & 3x TCs, Tamron 2x TC
  • 50mm and 28mm primes for reversing on other lenses or the cam itself.
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Happy shooting,
Mark
http://www.mplonsky.com/photo

 
Mark Plonsky said:
My macro stuff includes:
  • Canon 100/2.8 & MP-E 65mm macros
  • Sigma 50/2.8 & 180/3.5 macros
  • Kenko extension tubes
  • Canon 250D & 500D diopters
  • Kenko Pro 1.4 & 3x TCs, Tamron 2x TC
  • 50mm and 28mm primes for reversing on other lenses or the cam itself.
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Hey Mark,

I'm looking for a Dynamic Duo and you gave me Fantastic Four, hehe. From your list above, I can see that you have all areas covered for insect macros.

Btw, your macros simply rocks! :)

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Rumplestiltskin
http://gallery.clubsnap.com/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=22915
 
I would recommend the MPE65 & the Canon 180L; both super pieces of glass. The Canon 100mm is still a very good option instead of the 180L if the coins a bit short.

Kind regards
Stephen
 
I meant working distance between 100mm & 180mm. It is about 4 inches. The 150mm falls in between, 2 inches more than 100mm and 2 inches less than 180mm.

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Gautam
 
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