Macro Lens

Even far before I bought the DSLR I knew I am going for a macro lens. What kind? Yet to be discovered.

After some reseach, I knew that macro lenses are mostly even more expensive than my camera body.

I am definitely not going for the L-series which is luxury series. Not before I become a rich guy staying in a big house.

Then the only two canon macro lenses that left for me to consider are EF 50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro and EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM. The 60mm is slightly more expensive (almost 30%) than the 50mm.

In result the 60mm can take a much bigger magnification than 50mm (1:1 compared to 1:2). With the USM focusing mode (Ultra Sonic Motor with full time manual focus) it is more quiet when focusing and has combined both the pros of auto and manual focus.

Well, for both lenses I will have no money to buy, why don't I dream of a better one?