Hi Ian
Like most others on the list, I do not know too much about EOS cameras and
lenses.
However, your other choices I can comment on. The Vivitar 90-180 macro has an
excellent reputation, but can be expensive, and difficult to find; one with
Olympus mount was recently sold on eBay for around $330. You can see more info
on this lens at
http://www.cameraquest.com/viv90180.htm
Note that it goes to 1:2 at 180mm (and f4.5 - fixed max aperture).
The Tamron AF 70-300 macro has max. magnification of 1:3.8 (I do not know if
this is only at 70mm).
A Tamron MF 60-300 3.5-5.4 has a max. ratio of 1:1.5 (at 60mm). This lens also
has a fine reputation; I have one (maybe for sale, as I also have a Zuiko
85-250).
regards
Roger Key, Copenhagen
>Hi there,
>My name is Ian Larkin, I live in Cambridgeshire, England, and I am an
>enthusiastic macro photographer.
>At present, I am trying to find a good lens for photographing butterflies
>and dragonflies, for either an Olympus OM or a Canon EOS camera.
>My budget does not extend to the Canon 180 f/3.5 L, but I am keen to find a
>high-quality alternative, preferably second-hand.
>I have in mind a Vivitar S1 90-180 macro zoom, or a Zuiko 200 f/5 on a
>65-116 variable extension tube; an EF 100-300 f/5.6 L with 500D close-up
>lens, or a new Tamron 70-300 1:2 macro zoom...
>Can you recommend anything suitable for this sort of hand-held telephoto
>macrophotography, from personal experience?
>Thanks for your help,
>IanL
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