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Oct 30, 2020 11:27:33   #
elliott937 Loc: St. Louis
 
I am looking for exactly that, a Canon L Series Macro lens.

If you have one in ideal condition, sitting in a box or lens case, and don't use it anymore, let me know what you would be asking.

Thanks guys and gals,

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Oct 30, 2020 14:18:14   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
There's two models / focal lengths, you might want to be more specific.

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Oct 30, 2020 14:27:43   #
elliott937 Loc: St. Louis
 
Point taken, thank you. I'm wanting to do some 1:1 captures, so I'm suspecting that the 100 mm 2.8 would serve my needs. I'm wanting to capture images I can use in my classroom teaching. I would be using this with my 5DII.

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Oct 30, 2020 14:33:18   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
elliott937 wrote:
Point taken, thank you. I'm wanting to do some 1:1 captures, so I'm suspecting that the 100 mm 2.8 would serve my needs. I'm wanting to capture images I can use in my classroom teaching. I would be using this with my 5DII.


The 100mm is IS-enabled. So, depending on your subjects, it maybe the better option. I had the non L 100mm version, everywhere as good, except the accessories are all extra. If you're doing detailed work typically from a tripod, the non L version is a great option used, especially if you can get the hood and tripod collar bundled in the price. The 180mm is a great lens, the one I have now, but for sure a tripod tool.

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Oct 30, 2020 14:40:32   #
elliott937 Loc: St. Louis
 
Now this is going to make me sound like a total snob. I save long and hard, and so far I have three L lenses, which completes my wishes. The Macro would be more hobby used. At the current time, I have a Canon Compact-Macro 50mm. I'm passing three lasers through a gem to see what I can create. More for my usage than the classroom. I have found, in the past, that the L series creates a much sharper image than a non-L. And that is the only reason why I'm looking for a gently used L macro.

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Oct 30, 2020 14:48:45   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
elliott937 wrote:
Now this is going to make me sound like a total snob. I save long and hard, and so far I have three L lenses, which completes my wishes. The Macro would be more hobby used. At the current time, I have a Canon Compact-Macro 50mm. I'm passing three lasers through a gem to see what I can create. More for my usage than the classroom. I have found, in the past, that the L series creates a much sharper image than a non-L. And that is the only reason why I'm looking for a gently used L macro.


You know I serve-up the most Canon propaganda on this site. Most of it is only real if you believe it. The tools are different with the IS-added, and the L lens having a more rugged build, but the images from two Canon 100mm macro lens with f/2.8 max apertures are identical. Your intended usage will determine the differences more than the image results.

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Oct 30, 2020 15:15:25   #
elliott937 Loc: St. Louis
 
I like how you say that you serve-up the most Canon propaganda on this site. Well, move over. While I do not post nearly as much as you do (my teaching gets in the way, said tongue in cheek for I love teaching), I check in this board every single day. And ever since the Canon 20D, I have been a very loyal member of the Pro-Canon Club. And thank for your feedback.

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Oct 31, 2020 09:39:44   #
Tracy B. Loc: Indiana
 
I PM you

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Oct 31, 2020 10:55:07   #
RichJ207 Loc: Sammamish, WA
 
[quote=elliott937] I'm passing three lasers through a gem to see what I can create.

Just curious: How are you protecting your eyes?

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Oct 31, 2020 11:06:15   #
elliott937 Loc: St. Louis
 
By very very carefully aiming. These three are so very fine aimed. But thank you for asking.

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Oct 31, 2020 12:00:00   #
digit-up Loc: Flushing, Michigan
 
elliott937 wrote:
I like how you say that you serve-up the most Canon propaganda on this site. Well, move over. While I do not post nearly as much as you do (my teaching gets in the way, said tongue in cheek for I love teaching), I check in this board every single day. And ever since the Canon 20D, I have been a very loyal member of the Pro-Canon Club. And thank for your feedback.

But everyone is familiar with CHG CANON, and most respect HIS FREQUENT INPUT. Who are YOU, again??............ RJM

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Oct 31, 2020 13:15:55   #
elliott937 Loc: St. Louis
 
And I've ordered protective glasses for the range of laser light. I've always wanted to experiment with macro photography via laser light through gems.

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Oct 31, 2020 14:30:19   #
Dwiggy Loc: Dunedin, FL
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
You know I serve-up the most Canon propaganda on this site. Most of it is only real if you believe it. The tools are different with the IS-added, and the L lens having a more rugged build, but the images from two Canon 100mm macro lens with f/2.8 max apertures are identical. Your intended usage will determine the differences more than the image results.


CHG_CANON,
Thank you for the input. I have also been looking at the 100mm 2.8L Macro but you have convinced me that the non-L is just as good with a tripod. I use a tripod and so maybe I should be on the lookout for a non-L series? Thanks.

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Oct 31, 2020 16:02:00   #
Kencamera
 
Hi, I have a Canon 100mm 1:2.8, IS, L Macro Lens that is like new. I haven't used it much since I bought a 100-400mm f/4-5.6 does does quite well with close ups. Not as good as the macro lens, but serves my purposes. Let me know if you are interested. kenpanck@aol.com

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Nov 1, 2020 13:16:33   #
Rational1
 
elliott937 wrote:
I like how you say that you serve-up the most Canon propaganda on this site. Well, move over.


It's not a contest.


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