[JMitchell]

Originally Posted by daveyuk

JM
I can't comment on this choice as I've never used a lens from Tamron.

However I would like to bring these two lenses to your attention

Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX HSM.
http://www.pixalo.com/reviews/showpr...uct/146/cat/14
With a 2x TC you get a 400mm lens at f5.6 plus you can still use the AF
Sigma 100-300 f4 EX HSM.
http://www.pixalo.com/reviews/showpr...uct/148/cat/14

Both lenses are bit on the pricey side but they are very very good, have a read of the reviews.

Hope this helps

Thanks for those links, however I fear these are way more expensive than I can afford. I can only really go up to about £200, which I know is not much, but that is why I was asking, what is the best for that price.

Originally Posted by stepheno

Sorry J - it's just when someone says Macro I assume they mean Macro as in 1:1. If you mean close-up then the Tamron will probably be fine

Well 1:1 would be nice, but only if you have about £700 to spare :P .