Lens selection

[SigChi Reefer]

Hey y’all,
I have recently purchased a Canon Eos Rebel T7i for my other hobby astrophotography. Since I have the decent DSLR body can someone suggest a good macro lens by cannon so I can also capture some awesome shots of my corals? TIa

 

[vetteguy53081]

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens​

B&H # CA6028MEF
MFR # 0284B002

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Key Features​

• EF-S-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
• 96mm (35mm Equivalent)
• Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32
• Super Spectra Coating

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens​

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Style: 50 mm Lens

• 50 mm Lens
  $125.00
• Two Lens Portrait/Travel Kit
  $369.00

Brand	Canon
Lens Type	Standard
Compatible Mountings	Canon EF
Maximum Focal Length	50 Millimeters
Minimum Focal Length	50 Millimeters

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About this item​

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• 50 millimeter focal length and maximum aperture of f/1.8
• Great for portraits, action, and nighttime photography; Angle of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal): 40º, 27º,46º
• Minimum focusing distance of 1.15 feet (0.35 meter) and a maximum magnification of 0.21x
• Stepping motor (STM) delivers near silent, continuous move Servo AF for movies and smooth AF for stills
• 80 millimetre effective focal length on APS C cameras, 50 millimetre on full frame cameras. Lens construction: 6 elements in 5 groups

 

[PedroYoung]

I would add the 100mm f/2.8 lens. It's what I shoot my corals with. I picked it up used at Adorama. If you can find anything there in the E or E+ rating you can save some cash and get a basically like new lens.

 

[fade2black]

What @PedroYoung said. I would go with the 100mm since you'll have more working distance.