anyone using Canon 100mm f/2.8L macro lens?
Dec 24, 2013 16:40:18 #
how do you rate this lens? I note it has a "hybrid" IS system, but am not exactly sure what that means.....
Dec 24, 2013 17:14:40 #
Budnjax wrote:
how do you rate this lens? I note it has a "hybrid" IS system, but am not exactly sure what that means.....
I have this lens and love it. I would rate it an excellent lens. The "Hybrid" IS system with a 4 stop compensation.
I started with macro photography last summer and bought that lens.
Some info of the lens:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/647011-USA/Canon_3554B002_EF_100mm_f_2_8L_Macro.html
Some samples using the lens on my first try. I do need more skill improvements on my macro shots.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/olympic707/9149586458/in/set-72157632268856777/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/olympic707/9149596058/in/set-72157632268856777/
Dec 24, 2013 17:24:58 #
Canikon Guy wrote:
I have this lens and love it. I would rate it an e... (show quote)
Cannot add any more than this other than to say I love the lens. If you buy one you won't regret it.
Dec 24, 2013 17:26:09 #
Haha, just realised after I posted that this is the lens I'm holding up in my avatar.
Dec 24, 2013 18:01:25 #
Several Canon photographers on the UHH True Macro-Photography Forum use this lens on a daily basis. Take a look: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-102-1.html
Dec 25, 2013 00:09:51 #
Great I read about it a long time and finally decided to order a new one from Adorama....$884 minus a $150 rebate thru Jan 4th there....sounds like I made a good choice....thanks to all for the comments
Dec 25, 2013 05:34:52 #
Just got one today santa brought it. Have had chance to play yet but will let you know how I go.
Dec 25, 2013 06:51:18 #
I bought the lens on the recommendation of the Hoggers and am very happy with it . Used it often during the summer since many of the critters I want to photograph are active at that time . I would recommend the lens to anyone who wants to explore the mini world of flora and fauna.
Dec 25, 2013 07:04:09 #
magicunicorn
Loc: Melbourne Australia
I have this lens and love it... so sharp.... versatile as well
Dec 25, 2013 10:40:38 #
Dec 25, 2013 11:39:57 #
Les White wrote:
great lens--went from the non-IS to the IS--good for lot of photography besides macro
:thumbup: Great lens for all types of photography.
Dec 25, 2013 12:51:50 #
Budnjax wrote:
how do you rate this lens? I note it has a "hybrid" IS system, but am not exactly sure what that means.....
Bought this lens years ago, this is one of the first shots I took with it, never regretted getting it.
Also attached a recent shot of a little frog.
Dec 25, 2013 14:24:00 #
Dec 25, 2013 20:22:25 #
As others have said, it is a very good lens. Before I switched from Canon 5D to Pentax I had the L lens. At the time I wasn't sure if I wanted the Canon L or the Sigma 105 F2.8 Macro. Both have IS. I ordered them both and ended up keeping the Canon. Below is a link to what I thought of both lens. This isn't a very good test because the photos were not the same and under the same conditions. I thought both were about equal in quality, but if hand holding I thought the Canon L had a better IS.
http://wingincamera.zenfolio.com/lens-test
http://wingincamera.zenfolio.com/lens-test
Dec 26, 2013 08:52:30 #
Budnjax wrote:
how do you rate this lens? I note it has a "hybrid" IS system, but am not exactly sure what that means.....
It's an absolutely GREAT lens!
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