Macro lens for Sony SLT a55

[T S Jayan]

I have Sony SLT a55 camera with me. I am planning to buy a macro lens DT 30mm F2.8 SAM (Macro) (SAL30M28). Just would like to know, expert's advise on this matter? I have never experienced with any macro photography yet.

Also a55 is comes with 18-55mm lens. Do I really need an extra wide angle lens?

Jayan - Bahrain

[Andy]

Hi Jayan,

The 30mm is perhaps a touch on the short side for a general use macro lens. Something in the region of 60mm to 100mm is perhaps a safer bet - the 30mm will mean getting very, very close to the subject which increases the chances of you scaring it off or casting a shadow on it.

Not sure how much it is but the Sony 100mm macro is very nice and the Tamron 90mm macro is well regarded and great value.

[T S Jayan]

Thank you very much Andy. I will try to get 100mm.

Do you have any idea about the wide angle lens I asked? SLT a55 is coming with 18-55mm lens. I hope 18 mm is quite ok for wide angle...isn't it?

[Andy]

Do you have any idea about the wide angle lens I asked? SLT a55 is coming with 18-55mm lens. I hope 18 mm is quite ok for wide angle...isn't it?

18mm should indeed give you a nice wide angle. There's always ultra-wide lenses to buy later if you find 18mm isn't wide enough for you.

[T S Jayan]

18mm should indeed give you a nice wide angle. There's always ultra-wide lenses to buy later if you find 18mm isn't wide enough for you.

Andy..Thanks a lot for your kind advise.