What lens do i need???

[thirty5]

I am going to buy a new camera within a day or two. I have decided (i think) on the Canon XT. I was looking at XTi but dont need to spend the xtra cash just for 10MP. It has a couple other things but i will never use them.

Now for my main question. I know that i need some sort of MACRO lens.
Which one do i have to look for. I saw a lot of people post about 100mm lens but i have no clue what i should really get.

And i also found this
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/87491-REG/Canon_2820A002_58mm_250D_Close_up_Lens.html

what is it??? It is just an addon,but will that take the place of a Macro lens for now, so that i dont have to spend another $400 on a lens.

 

[ellebelle]

Like building a reef tank, photography is another hobby where you get what you spend. That little add-on will work (sort of), but it will in no way take the place of a proper macro lens. When I first got into the photography hobby, I wanted a fish-eye lens so I bought one of the attachments off of ebay. It works okay, but it's nowhere near as cool as my friends proper fisheye lens that I played with. I should have put the fifty bucks I spent on the attachment in a jar to be put towards the proper lens.

 

[thirty5]

Ok, so the lens adapter is out. That is what i was kinda thinking. What lens would you recommend meaning the mm of the lens. I have no idea what it really means some have a range some have one measurement. What would you say would be the best for me?

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I would say the best lens is one you can see out of :lol2:

 

[Deanos]

Choosing a DSLR lens

How to choose best DSLR lenses for macro & close-up photography

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I opted for the dslr look alike camera the Cannon S2 IS it can change lenses but it it a point and shoot cam as well.

 

[EmilyT]

like lissa said, photography is like reefing. if you dont get the right equipment now, youll upgrade later and end up wasting $$$. just save up for a good lens instead of rushing to get a macro on your camera. you can always use the stock lens in the meantime