Help, snake and lizard photography - Nature Photography Forum

I'd suggest adding a fixed focal length true macro lens (or at least 1:2) to your kit. For reptiles you'll want a longer focal length, between 100 - 200mm in order to maintain a good working distance. I shoot Nikon so I'm not familiar with what Canon has but there are also a number of good third party lenses out there from Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina. I recently acquired an older Sigma 180mm f/5.6 Macro that I have been very happy with. What you need to watch out for with the older third party lenses is that they may not be compatible with your camera's electronics. My Sigma cannot "talk" with my D70, so I have to use it completely manually without autofocus or metering. If this matters to you the lesson is to try before you buy, and if you are planning to upgrade in the future make sure it will work with the body you plan to get. A true macro isn't the cheapest solution, but it is definitely the best quality. If you just want to see if adding the macro capability is worth it to you pick up a set of close up filters to fit you zoom lens. An inexpensive set will run you about $30. The quality will not be the greatest but it will give you some idea of whether getting in closer to you subjects will give you the look you want before you lay out anywhere from $300 - $1000 for a good quality macro lens.
Eric

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