Post your best Macro shots

[Jayson]

Denise, you might consider the Canon 100mm f/2.8 non-L macro - IQ is similar to the L, just lacks IS and weather sealing.

FWIW, there's one on my local CL for $375.

http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/pho/2986426305.html

Seller's location is convenient for me - if you're interested, PM me - I can test it, buy it and send it to you.

Denise, all of my macro shots are either with that lens or the 300 f4 IS with extension tubes. It is a great lens and you just have to keep yourself a little steadier than with the IS version. Its a great lens and very good at portraits to I might add. It is almost always available on the refurbished area on the Canon site also if this one is out of the question.

[Dave Throgmartin]

all of my macro shots are either with that lens or the 300 f4 IS with extension tubes

How do you like the 300mm? Do you ever use it with a 1.4 TC?

Dave

[Jayson]

How do you like the 300mm? Do you ever use it with a 1.4 TC?

Dave

Dave, I almost use the lens exclusively with a Kenko 1.4x TC. I don't own a Canon version since the price difference was greater and I can use this with my 100mm macro also. I do like the lens especially using it to catch butterflies and bugs, however I don't really care for it that much when it comes to other stuff like birds. I think I would have much preferred purchasing the 100-400mm zoom if I were to do things all over again. There have been too many times that I wished I could have pulled back and ended up missing the shot I wanted. I think it will come in a little more handy once the oldest kiddo starts playing sports. However, I would probably start using my 70-200mm zoom a little more. It has kind of gathered a little dust in the bag since getting the 300mm. Zoom is just a little long for most applications right now on my 7D. Maybe when the 5D enters the game it will see more use. Sorry for the rambling.