macro with canon40D

[Drizd]

Hi
Any disadvantage of Canon 40D with lens canon 100mm/2.8 , shooting  of insects.
tripod and flashlight

[Bob Atkins]

No, the 40D should be fine with the 100/2.8 macro.

[marcfs]

Longer macros allow the camera/lens to be further away from subject.

Marc

[Tallyther]

For me it's not whether 100mm will work or not because it will.  But I prefer the longer focal lengths because when auto focusing I have noted different critters, including insects, sometimes react to the focusing motor noise and leave the scene or get out of position so I have to refocus. The further away the less problems I've had.

[Drizd]

Long lens - bigger price. I'm looking  budget.

[george]

The Tokina 100/2.8 macro is about 300 $ and pretty good.
George

[Bob Atkins]

If you're looking to minimize cost, the Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP 1:1 Macro is a very good lens. It's around $130 less expensive than the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM.

I've never looked at the Tokina 100/2.8 macro, but it's currently selling for about $400 rather than $300

If you don't intend to go full frame, the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM is a very good buy and there's a $30 instant rebate on it until January 16th (2010).

[Drizd]

Finally I made decision to buy  used one, it  really cut  expenses  and give me bigger list of choose.
Any of you want,   dissuade   not  buy used one, camera?

[Bob Atkins]

Used is fine if you can find one in good condition from a reputable seller and you don't mind buying a lens without a warranty. The Tamron macro comes with a 6 year factory warranty, which is a really good deal. The Canon lenses come with a 1 year warranty.