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<p>From a Photo Class on Raptors' this weekend -</p><div></div>

<p>As Bob Atkins and Phil Greenspun would say - "It depends" . . .<br> What sort of macro YOU like to shoot. A lot of my macro work is done with both APS-C and FF bodies. With an APS-C body, the EF-S 60mm macro is fine for things like flowers and butterflies - or I use a Tamron 90mm.<br> When I add extension tubes, - the 90mm is my first choice - 180mm Macro or 200mm f2.8L is next. I also have the Canon 100mm L, and it is a great lens. so on my 5DMkII the 100mm Canon or 90mm Tamron are the go to lens. If you chase bugs, I use the Tamron 180mm Macro lens</p><div></div>

<p>I have the Mamiya 645-EOS adapter, and I shoot a 5DMkII and 7D. I've had no error codes/malfunctions when using the adapter - but it is COMPLETLY manual - (Focus, Aperture, Shutter) It is indeed a difficult combination to use - but I have the Mamiya 145mm Soft-Focus (6-8 softness levels) and the images are just what I want - it is superior (IMHO) to the 2 setting Canon EOS 135 Soft-Focus lens. I found the adapter ($15 - with $50 shipping on Amazon) easy to use - but I grew up on m45 Screw mount and T-adapter Spirotone self stop-down lenses - so YMMV!<br> Derek</p>

<p>Or to borrow from "The Captain & Tennille" : "(I Do) it to me one more time!!</p>

<p>or (with apologies to Ms. Spears) Hitch me Baby one more time!</p>

<p>May I suggest : Once more with Feeling! or Let's do it again! <br> Derek</p>