What macro lens should I get for my Canon 90D because I am completely overwhelmed by all the choices out there?
Sorry if this is a really dumb question but I just got this camera as a gift and I have never owned a DSLR before. I want to take really close up shots of flowers and bugs in my backyard and maybe some jewelry shots too because my sister is starting an Etsy shop next month and asked me to help her. My budget is pretty tight though, I can only spend about 400 dollars max, and I am totally fine buying used if that is a safer bet.
I keep reading about 100mm lenses and then something about 60mm and how the 90D has a crop sensor? I dont really know what that means for macro photography or if it changes what lens I need to buy. Is the Canon 100mm f2.8 too expensive for me? Or should I look at something like Tamron or Sigma? I just want something that is easy for a beginner to use without having to stand ten miles away from the bug or getting so close that I block the light. I am just completely lost...
> Is the Canon 100mm f2.8 too expensive for me? Get a used non-L Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM. It easily fits your budget, works perfectly on crop sensors, and gives you decent working distance for bugs.
Like someone mentioned, that crop sensor changes things. I started with a Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Macro for jewelry shoots years ago. On your 90D, it feels like a 168mm, which is great for skittish bugs. For flowers and Etsy stuff, the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM is actually my favorite. It is super sharp and the working distance is much more manageable indoors. Used copies are usually a steal.
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Honestly, jumping in here because I am in the exact same boat as you. I just picked up my kit and have been staring at these exact same lenses for weeks trying to decide. It is super frustrating when you are new to the crop sensor stuff. Since people already mentioned the Canon and Sigma options, I have been eyeing the Tokina AT-X M100 Pro D 100mm f/2.8 Macro as another solid contender. It is usually priced really well on the used market and people seem to love the glass quality for the price. I also looked at the Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD because the stabilization is supposedly a lifesaver for handheld shots if you do not have a tripod yet. I still havent pulled the trigger on anything yet, but that 90mm focal length feels like a nice middle ground between the 60mm and the 100mm options.
