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I've been looking at micro lens to purchase for a cannon 50D. I really don't want one of the super large ones because they require a tripod and apparently are slow to focus.

Does anyone use a micro lens to take shots of their snakes and if so which one(s) do you recommend?
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Mark Huntley
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I just use a 28-80mm lens with magnifying filters for most of my close up stuff, but I don't tend to take very good photos (no patience). The majority of my friends that shoot wildlife photography use a 100mm macro lens. I suppose it all depends on the subject(s) you want to photograph.

-Chris
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Christopher E. Smith
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Captive Bred Herps

i use the 100 and the 60. the 60 is tiny and shoots a nice picture.