Courtney B
Hi! How are you? I noticed that you were looking at the Canon T6i?
Did you have some questions about this camera today?
what size lens would I need for macro/super macro - Canon
Courtney B
In the case of macro photography, the most important thing for getting as close as possible is the magnification ratio
1:1 is considered the standard ratio for true macro photography
So even though a lens might be 60mm, if it has a 1:1 magnification ratio, it will get you just as close as a 105mm lens with a 1:1 ratio.
Did you have a budget in mind for the lens?
so the f/3.5-5.6 after the number 18-135mm stands for feet
Courtney B
No, that tells you what the aperture of the lens is
That is letting you know how wide the lens opens up when a photo is taken
The smaller numbers (f/1.4, f/2.8) are better
Did you have a budget in mind for the lens?
I can bring up some options for you!
So I should look for those if I want a macro. Over all price around $850.
Courtney B
The most important thing to look for when looking for a macro lens is whether or not it's a dedicated macro lens
Just to make sure, which camera are you using the lens with?
Would it be on the box somewhere? I'm looking for my daughter and have no idea what any of it means. She had a Canon Rebel. She wants to replace it with another Canon
Courtney B
At the top of your budget would be the Canon 100mm macro lens. See how it says "macro" in the name of the lens?
That indicates that it's a macro lens
This one is on sale for $849 and it's an excellent option
Here's another option for less
She needs the whole camera no extra lens to take on and off
Courtney B
So that sounds like you mean you don't want a lens at all?
Just a point and shoot camera?
Courtney B
Oh! I see. Sorry about that
I thought you were looking for a lens
Courtney B
Are there any other important features that you want the camera to have?
Not that I can recall right now
Courtney B
Do you prefer the camera to be more compact? Or is a larger size ok?
Courtney B
Let me see what your options would be!
Do you only want Canon brand cameras?
Courtney B
This would be your best option from Canon for macro photography
Courtney B
I have her old camera, it's a Rebel XTi. Is there one that would be the next step up from this one?
Courtney B
Well, the Rebel XTi is a DSLR with interchangeable lenses
So if you wanted to upgrade from that camera, you'd need to go with an interchangeable lens camera
Courtney B
So if you want a camera with a fixed lens, this would be the best option from Canon
ok, what if she wants the interchangeable lens this time. What would be close to the xti
Courtney B
The Canon T6i would be a newer version of the Xti
The Canon SL1 is another option for a little less money
With this one you need a lens to do macro right? I think this is where we started , lol
Courtney B
It's a great option with similar image quality, but is smaller in size and a bit more simplistic
Yes, you would need a separate lens for macro photography
Thank you so much Courtney. I will look around your site. I have bought things here before and have been happy with them :-)
Courtney B
I'm glad that I was able to help :-)
Make sure to stop back in chat if you have any further questions, ok?
Courtney B
