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It really depends on 1) Budget and 2 What he's likely to be photographing.
The suggested lenses are very expensive and may not be used very often - here are some alternatives to consider . . . .
Wide-angle adaptors ( which give a fish-eye effect, can be fun ), often have an integral 10x magnifying lens... this can be used to get really close and because it's a close-up lens there is no light-loss which would happen using extension tubes ( but these can be quite cheap, if a little inconvenient - the Auto-ones include the electrical connections so the camera-lens should still work in Auto-mode.).
I have seen some budget macro lens which include LED lighting - important as the lens can cast a shadow on the subject. Also, you need as much light as possible to keep the shutter-speed up.
As with most of these purchases you have to trust the seller.... unless you know someone with that lens, it's difficult to know what you will get and IF it will satisfy his need.
Ask him to show you some close-up pictures he's taken, as this may enlighten...
Good Luck. |
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