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I just purchased a Canon Digital Rebel XSi 12MP Digital SLR Camera and wanted to be able to take closeup shots of ants and insects ect... so I purchased this macro lens from amazon http://www.amazon.com/Sigma-70-300mm-4-5-6-Telephoto-Cameras/dp/B000ALLMI8/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=photo&qid=1216258079&sr=1-6
However when I take pictures with the macro lens the ants and insects are still very small. What kind of lens or additional equipment do I need so that I can magnify the images more?
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The lens you purchased isn't actually a true macro lens, it just has the ability to focus a little closer than other similar focal length lenses, so they add macro to the name. To do true macro with a Canon there is currently only 5 Canon made lenses.
EF 50mm f/2.5
EF-S 60mm f/2.8
MP-E 65mm f/2.8
EF 100mm f/2.8
EF 180mm f/3.5L
Of course you can always add extension tubes to get 1:1 magnification on your current lens, but it probably doesn't have the flat-field projection that true macro lenses have.
Of the 5 lenses I listed, I would only consider the last three. The 50mm and 60mm are good for documents, but not so much for photographing bugs. The 180mm f/3.5L is a great lens, but if your not ready for the expense and image quality of an L series lens you'll probably want to get the 100mm f/2.8. This is the macro lens I usually recommend for those just getting started in macro.
Finally, the MP-E 65mm f/2.8 can get up to 5x magnification. This lens has a lot of extension built into it. If you want lots of magnification, this is the lens for you.
The lens you purchased isn't actually a true macro lens, it just has the ability to focus a little closer than other similar focal length lenses, so they add macro to the name. To do true macro with a Canon there is currently only 5 Canon made lenses.
EF 50mm f/2.5
EF-S 60mm f/2.8
MP-E 65mm f/2.8
EF 100mm f/2.8
EF 180mm f/3.5L
Of course you can always add extension tubes to get 1:1 magnification on your current lens, but it probably doesn't have the flat-field projection that true macro lenses have.
Of the 5 lenses I listed, I would only consider the last three. The 50mm and 60mm are good for documents, but not so much for photographing bugs. The 180mm f/3.5L is a great lens, but if your not ready for the expense and image quality of an L series lens you'll probably want to get the 100mm f/2.8. This is the macro lens I usually recommend for those just getting started in macro.
Finally, the MP-E 65mm f/2.8 can get up to 5x magnification. This lens has a lot of extension built into it. If you want lots of magnification, this is the lens for you.
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I am looking to upgrade my canon rebel xs to something better. What would be a step up and a good canon camera to buy? I was looking at the t1i or the t2i, something in this price range. I wish I would have bought a better one to being with so I don't want to make the same mistake!
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Although the T1i is a great camera, the T2i is a phenomenally better camera for minimal price difference. I've used the T2i since its release a year ago last February. Jim is absolutely right that the lens will make a bigger difference in image quality then the body of the camera. But if you are heavy into Adobe, the T2i with 18mp opens up a lot of doors towards editing. Also, the 28 - 200, although a good lens, is expensive with quite a bit of barrel distortion. I'd figure out what types of shots you prefer to take and get a lens that works for that use. For macro there are two lenses (50mm 1.8 @ only $100, but not the best quality) and the (50mm 1.7, don't remember price but closer to $350) that are both reasonably priced, but the 1.7 is a much better image quality. If you want a good daily use lens the 17-55 has great reviews. If you are looking more toward telephoto, the 55 - 250 is a good lens, though you'll get near-L series quality with the 70-300mm IS USM lens, but at 2 times the cost of the 55-250. A great all-purpose lens (what I use) is the 15 - 85mm 3.5 IS USM lens. Best place for reviews: dpreview.com
Although the T1i is a great camera, the T2i is a phenomenally better camera for minimal price difference. I've used the T2i since its release a year ago last February. Jim is absolutely right that the lens will make a bigger difference in image quality then the body of the camera. But if you are heavy into Adobe, the T2i with 18mp opens up a lot of doors towards editing. Also, the 28 - 200, although a good lens, is expensive with quite a bit of barrel distortion. I'd figure out what types of shots you prefer to take and get a lens that works for that use. For macro there are two lenses (50mm 1.8 @ only $100, but not the best quality) and the (50mm 1.7, don't remember price but closer to $350) that are both reasonably priced, but the 1.7 is a much better image quality. If you want a good daily use lens the 17-55 has great reviews. If you are looking more toward telephoto, the 55 - 250 is a good lens, though you'll get near-L series quality with the 70-300mm IS USM lens, but at 2 times the cost of the 55-250. A great all-purpose lens (what I use) is the 15 - 85mm 3.5 IS USM lens. Best place for reviews: dpreview.com
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