Quote Originally Posted by Bonsai Jason View Post
Thankyou Mongo, I think that will be the one to go for. That way I can use it with my future cameras as well if I do upgrade

I'm assuming KEH is the place to go for used lens's?
KEH is as good as any but watch for heavy postage cost lest they blow the price of the lens out of proportion to finding one locally. Really, any reliable source you find should do.

Also, there is no concern whatsoever using it on a crop sensor camera. You will be effectively shooting at about 135mm but that is still ideal for macro and portraiture. If and when you may update to a full frame, again, you will be shooting at 90mm but this again, still ideal for macro and portraits - you cannot go wrong.

reversing lenses etc as suggested by others is a good emergency thing for macro but not a long term solution nor will it give you portrait capability. If you can find one to the Tamrons Mongo has suggested at up to $150, it will be a very wise and cost effective purchase. good luck and let us know what you do in due course.