I am very excited to get into macro photography -- but not just little critters and flowers. I am also interested in capturing abstract, colorful shots and plan to create/build such shots indoors, which has the added benefit of allowing me to keep shooting throughout the long Wisconsin winter.
I have a 7D and the following lenses: Tamron 17-50 f2.8, EF 85 f1.8, EF 70-200 L IS f4. I don't need the macro lens to double as anything else. I have the portrait focal lengths pretty well covered.
I have a budget of around $1000 to get completely set up, and I need a new tripod. That obviously limits my lens choices considerably. I am curious about your reaction to the following set up:
1. EF 100mm USM Macro (at $519 on Amazon, seems like a good deal)
2. Phoenix Smart Flash RF46C Macro Ring Flash ($90)
3. Induro AT-214 tripod ($150)
4. RRS BH-30 Ballhead ($275)
5. RRS plate for 7D ($55)
What do you think? Have I forgotten anything?
I am already over budget. [6]
Thanks!