Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2

[BZChi7d]

I've just purchased a Canon Rebel XT with the standard 18-55 mm lens and i'm interested both in close-up (really 'close' closeups) 3-4 feet distant subjects.
I'm a complete newbie but i know that for macro work you need long-focal-length lenses.

would this be a good deal to you ?

Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 for 70 bucks

[Mark1616]

It's ok but not great. It has a 1:2 macro ratio so that is half life size. Have you seen some macro shots that you would like to be able to replicate we can then advise what might be a good choice?

Please post a link to any photos you have seen rather than posting the actual photo so there are not potential copyright issues.

Thanks,

Mark

[TCav]

The Tamron 70-300 Di LD is a always a good deal; for 70 bucks, it's a great deal!

For the most part, long focal length lenses area good idea for macro work so you don't frighten animate subjects and so you don't block your own light. The Tamron 70-300 Di LD is a 1:2 macro lens, which means it will project a half-size image of a subject onto the image sensor. For better than that, you'll need to spend a lot more.

What makes the Tamron an attractive and popular product is that, not only is it a good, inexpensive telephoto zoom lens, it can also do reasonably good macro work. Your needs, in either direction, might someday exceed what the Tamron is capable of, but for 70 bucks, it's a great place to start.

[TCav]

Good morning, Mark.

[Mark1616]

Originally Posted by TCav

Good morning, Mark.

LOL, morning!