[Newbie]

I've got a Canon 350D and am looking to get a good value macro lens for it to take portrait and small wildlife/flower shots with, can anyone recommend one and where to get the best deal on one?

[johnaalex]

The Sigma 70-300mm F/4-5.6 APO DG Macro is well rated as a good lens for the money around £150.

[Yandros]

Tamron 90mm f2.8

[Coolhand]

I've got both, I'd recommend the Tamron 90mm because it's a proper 1:1 macro lens. The Sigma 70-300 APO is a nice cheap telephoto with surprisingly good macro performance, but the Tamron kicks it's arse.

[hilly10]

Another vote for Tamron 90mm f2.8

[johnaalex]

I know the Tamron is good, but then it is a hundred quid more than the Siggy.

[ryanyboy]

Originally Posted by Newbie

I've got a Canon 350D and am looking to get a good value macro lens for it to take portrait and small wildlife/flower shots with, can anyone recommend one and where to get the best deal on one?

Got a Sigma 70mm F2.8 macro for sale if you want it. Just pm me if you're interested. It's the last of my Canon gear to go and I'm really not looking for much for it.

Ryan

[Pirate!!]

Ahoy!

Ditto the Tamron f/2.8 90mm Di. On a budget, the 'plastic' fantastic' Vivitar/Cosina/Phoenix 100mm f/3.5. Make sure you get the 1:1 adapter lens, though it rocks at standard 1:2 (much better DoF).

AF is noisier than R2 D2, but the optics are exceptional. EvilBay item: 200286698033

[RobDickinson]

go for ryanboys 70 if its good value!

[hilly10]

Originally Posted by johnaalex

I know the Tamron is good, but then it is a hundred quid more than the Siggy.

But its a hundred quid better lens