Beginner Lense upgrade options

[kristinlikness]

Hello, I have the Canon dslr Rebel T5. Right now it just has the stock lense on it, but i would like to get something a bit better. I dont know much about lenses or the camera itself but i'm curious about recommendations. I really enjoy taking macro photos , i like to capture close up detail. Can anyone recommend a good place to start??

[jrhoffman75]

Look into Canon EF-S 60mm macro lens.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/lenses/ef/macro/ef-s-60mm-f-2-8-m...

https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/ef-s-60mm-f-28-macro-usm-refurbished

[RobertTheFat]

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@jrhoffman75 wrote:

Look into Canon EF-S 60mm macro lens.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/products/details/lenses/ef/macro/ef-s-60mm-f-2-8-m...

https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/ef-s-60mm-f-28-macro-usm-refurbished

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I'll second that, and I think several others in the forum will too. Years ago I bought my wife one, and she's used it on her XTi, T2i, and now 7D Mark II. It's one of her favorite lenses, and she's gotten great results with it.

[kvbarkley]

I third it:

[ebiggs1]

Absolutely the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens was made for you.  I will add to check the Canon refurb store as it may be available there for a nice discount.  It's normal retail price is around $400, refurb will be less.