What id the diffrence between the 50mm and 100m macro lens?

Question

I am getting a macro lens for my Sony Alpha A200, and deciding between the 50mm and 100mm. What can I take with both of these?

Answer 1

If you want to do TRUE macro shots (1:1 and beyond), you have to get so close with the 50mm that you will have trouble getting enough light on your subject (flash will be partially blocked by the lens in some cases).  A 100mm will let you work at a much more comfortable distance.

Answer 2

The 100mm gives you a better working distance which is handy when photographing bees. Check on eBay for a Minolta Maxxum AF 100mm macro lens and you'll be good to go.

The Minolta Maxxum AF1200 macro ring flash is compatible with your Sony A200 except for TTL metering. The 1200 has 4 individual flash tubes which can be switched On or Off so you can use 1, 2, 3 or all 4 tubes. There may be an adapter to allow TTL metering but you'll need to check the Sony website.

Answer 3

Big difference. You can be farther away with the 100mm and get the same picture as the 50mm. You can also get much, much closer (larger) shots with the 100. You should look on Flickr and search for 100mm macro and 50mm macro to see what others have taken.