( 45 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 14 2009
I purchased this lens a few weeks ago in Dubai, thinking I was getting a better deal than I would with the 100mm macro. The fact is that after 10 to 15 shots, I realized that the extra funds required to obtain the 100mm macro are more than worthy. The glass produced crisp and clear images, perhaps not at the level an L lens would produce, but very acceptable nevertheless, however the working distance required to obtain real macro shots is just to short, not all that great for nature macro shots (insects and things) - out of 15 shots maybe 5 were just useable and 2 worth displaying. I sent it to B&H for exchange but they had no 100mm macros at the time so I bough mine from Amazon. It cost me a little more but at the time, the big camera stores were out of the 100mm lens (B&H/Adorama) so I went Amazon, which as always delivered not only a product in great shape but days ahead of time. All and all, this is a great lens that since is a 2.8 could be utilized for much more than just macro photography, but is macro shots is your goal, the 100mm on a 50D is top notch, perhaps even better than the 180mm macro from Canon, which as good as it is, is bulky, heavy and not all that easy to carry around. If not because of the working distance for macro shots, I would have given this lens a clear 5 stars By the way, I am by no means a pro, just a regular guy whom is a lot into photography and recently decided to get into macro.
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Posted: Aug 12 2009
This is the best lens created (the 10-22mm is also). It is worth the full price! For $399 is a steal!
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Posted: Aug 11 2009
Produces really good close-up shots. f/2.8 lens lets you easily spot focus, blurring out background.
