Close up lens recommendations for eos 5d mark iii

[pandithepanda]

Hiya! I recently bought a used eos 5 mark iii and was looking for a recommendation for a close up lens get for it. It came with a 75-300mm lens but I’m looking for something to do closer up shots

As for what I use it for, I’m looking into doing portraits and/or product photography. This is my first camera I own myself, though I took photography for 4 years in school and have much experience through that

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[pzphotomama]

Congratulations! I have the 5DMIII, its a great camera! 

I would honestly suggest you look for a used EF 24-70 f2.8L - depending on your budget of course, however its a great option with RF lenses out, the EF lenses have dropped in price. Its a full frame so you could do a 35mm prime. When I was learning I preferred to with zoom lenses, then added in the nifty fifty to practice! 

[kvbarkley]

The EF 100mm macro would be an excellent option. If you need a little more working distance, the 180mm macro will almost double it. 

[deebatman316]

In addition to what @kvbarkley said. Canon has made different 100mm macro lenses over the years. The 100mm L was the last version made and it’s a top level lens with IS. Canon also made a 50mm macro and life size converter to get 1:1 focusing. But it’s an old lens and has been discontinued though it can be found on the used market.