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Lens comparison for macro work

Started Feb 20, 2022 | Questions thread
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Re: Lens comparison for macro work

rtex42 wrote:

Just for your consideration: Shooting with a 180mm macro is like trying to find your subject through a straw. Don't get me wrong, I shoot the Sigma 180mm f3.5, often with a 1.4X teleconverter, for most of my macros but if you get it, expect a long and frustrating learning curve. Starting out I would recommend the 105mm f2.8.

The 105mm is certainly an excellent lens, both for macro and at normal distances.

Don Cox

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