Canon 60mm or 100mm? (1 Viewer)

[3fish]

Would like to buy a macro for my Canon Xsi and trying to decide between the 60mm and 100mm ( both f2.8 ) While I think the 100mm is the better macro, it seems heavier (I like not having to use a tripod) and I want to be able use as an all round lens when possible.

Also has anyone used a Tamron macro?

Any feedback is appreciated!

Thanks

 

[DustinB]

If you are wanting to take true macro pics I would go with the 100mm. I use nikon so I can't comment on the quality of the canon lens. I do have the tamron 90mm macro for nikon. It is a very common and highly rated lens for the price. People use it for portraits and macro shots. Even at 90-100mm you may want to look at the kenko extension tubes if you want to get really close.

 

[DogHair]

As an all around lense the 100mm is great where you have room but can really limit you indoors. Agree that the 100 would be a better macro lense all things being equal.

 

[3fish]

Thanks for the feedback - think I'm going to check out the 100mm and see how it feels.

 

[Moto456r]

I have the 60mm on my 60D and have no complaints. I was in the same boat as you trying to decide but I went with the 60mm. I looked at the other brand macros however the cannon just focus so much faster than the others. Some of the other did not have a manuel focus over ride another must for me. Just my 2 cents.