Again, thank you all. This is so very informative.

I decided to get myself a Speedlight for Christmas, but I am now also considering to get a macro lens for my gf. She got me into reflex photography, and she's been wanting a dedicated macro lens for a while.

I'd love to be able to get her the Canon 100mm L series, but it is very pricey. On the other hand, luckily enough, we both have a Canon body