full frame macro choice
Jan 9, 2013 18:16:42 #
What are people using for a Canon full frame macro lens? I am using a 5D mark II as my camera
PhotoTex
PhotoTex
Jan 9, 2013 18:38:42 #
lighthouse
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I use the non L Canon 100mm F/2.8 on a 5D2
It is a very good lens and I have heard it may even be slightly sharper than the L version.
It is a very good lens and I have heard it may even be slightly sharper than the L version.
Jan 9, 2013 20:54:33 #
I think I have every bit of equipment Canon sells for macro photography, from the 100mm L and 180mm L primes to the 2x extender, the 1X-5X micro lens, the 90mm Tilt-Shift (it does great close-ups!), and even a ring light flash for good measure. By far the 100mm L is the one I use the most. It is just an outstanding lens, from macros to portraits to telephoto. If it's not on my camera, it's in my bag. The other gear is all wonderful, but I think most people will get the most use out of the 100mm.
Jan 9, 2013 22:27:12 #
I have the Canon 100 mm. It is not an L lens but it sure thinks it is! Sharp, sharp, sharp!
Jan 10, 2013 04:44:30 #
lighthouse wrote:
I use the non L Canon 100mm F/2.8 on a 5D2
It is a very good lens and I have heard it may even be slightly sharper than the L version.
It is a very good lens and I have heard it may even be slightly sharper than the L version.
The non auto focus one, right?
Jan 10, 2013 04:46:33 #
dawson54 wrote:
I think I have every bit of equipment Canon sells ... (show quote)
Wish I could afford the L lens
Photoex
Jan 10, 2013 04:48:10 #
Wendy2 wrote:
I have the Canon 100 mm. It is not an L lens but it sure thinks it is! Sharp, sharp, sharp!
Thanks. With the current recommendations and a limited budget, that's the one I will probably go with.
Jan 10, 2013 04:48:47 #
Wendy2 wrote:
I have the Canon 100 mm. It is not an L lens but it sure thinks it is! Sharp, sharp, sharp!
Thanks. With the current recommendations and a limited budget, that's the one I will probably go with.
Jan 10, 2013 04:49:35 #
dawson54 wrote:
I think I have every bit of equipment Canon sells ... (show quote)
Wish I could afford the L lens
Photoex
Jan 10, 2013 04:50:10 #
lighthouse wrote:
I use the non L Canon 100mm F/2.8 on a 5D2
It is a very good lens and I have heard it may even be slightly sharper than the L version.
It is a very good lens and I have heard it may even be slightly sharper than the L version.
The non auto focus one, right?
Jan 10, 2013 06:37:39 #
Jan 10, 2013 07:26:12 #
I use the MP-E 65 and the EF100F2.8LIS both with the MT-24 when flash is needed.
They do not really overlap in usage since they are 1x-5x and 1x+infinity respectively. The 65 is much more useful on a full frame than on a crop since it only does macro. FF lets you shoot slightly larger things. the 100 is much more useful generally since you can focus to infinity.
If I do not need the speed of the 85F1.2, I'll often use the 100 as a general lens. It is incredibly sharp and the IS is one of the best I've used. I think it is the lens in my avatar.
They do not really overlap in usage since they are 1x-5x and 1x+infinity respectively. The 65 is much more useful on a full frame than on a crop since it only does macro. FF lets you shoot slightly larger things. the 100 is much more useful generally since you can focus to infinity.
If I do not need the speed of the 85F1.2, I'll often use the 100 as a general lens. It is incredibly sharp and the IS is one of the best I've used. I think it is the lens in my avatar.
Jan 10, 2013 08:32:24 #
lighthouse
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PhotoTex wrote:
The non auto focus one, right?
lighthouse wrote:
I use the non L Canon 100mm F/2.8 on a 5D2
It is a very good lens and I have heard it may even be slightly sharper than the L version.
It is a very good lens and I have heard it may even be slightly sharper than the L version.
The non auto focus one, right?
No.
It is autofocus.
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM
Jan 10, 2013 08:42:14 #
Even though I don't shoot Canon, I'd say go with any macro lens in the 90-105mm focal length. I've got 4 different macro lenses & they all deliver sharp images.Good macro shots are more about technique than equipment as most all true macro lenses are optically superb...
Jan 10, 2013 10:31:28 #
I am using the Canon 70-200 F4 L with these close-up lenses - http://www.ebay.com/itm/XPRO-F500-67mm-Close-Up-Lens-Macro-lens-Super-Macro-Conversion-Lens-/280874520769?pt=Camera_Filters&hash=item41656d10c1 - a great combination ! The 280 version allows 1:1 at 200mm .
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