Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro Lens

Comments about Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro Lens:

Incredible lens. I found the focal lenth not to be the most useful but its ideal for Beauty portraits, close ups or eyes and lips, close ups of rings and details at weddings. etc

Probably a must have lens for all portait and wedding Pros

Comments about Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro Lens:

I decided I wanted to have a go at Macro Photography. Having read the rave reviews of this lens I thought it was a good place to start. I didn't want to mess around with lens spacers and reversing lenses etc. I had the cash so took the plunge. Boy am I pleased I did. Being new to macro, I have a lot to learn. The attached image is of a flower less than 2" in diameter. (Best viewed full screen). Sure it's not great and I need to do some work on lighting etc. I think it does show what this lens can do, on a 550D, straight out of the box. Even when used by a beginner. I am now waiting for the cold snap to be over when the Bugs come out to play. In the mean time I find myself wondering round the house and garden looking for small objects to photograph. Such is the enthusiasm this lens has generated.
If you want to get into Macro, I would highly recommend this lens.

Comments about Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro Lens:

This lens is excellent value for money and fits right into the middle bracket price range. It produces superb results with fast focusing and excellent colour rendition. I have used it to take insect shots/floral and family portrature and have been more than pleased with the quality of pictures produced. Whether the 100mm 2.8 L series macro lens warrants the extra expenditure I cannot say but overall I would not hesitate in recommending this to anyone who wants a good Canon macro lens at a reasonable price.

Comments about Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro Lens:

the ability to catch detail is astonishing

Comments about Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro Lens:

Used properly as a macro this lens is impressive - the quality of the images that can be obtained will not disappoint. The internal focusing is a particularly nice feature - great to have a lens that does not change shape. Be aware, though, that this lens is a bit heavy and the concentration of its weight at the far end (away from the camera) makes it difficult to balance - even on a bigger DSLR. This, however, is a minor issue for serious macro photographers who will be using a sturdy tripod

Comments about Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro Lens:

I received this lens the next day. I haven't been able to put it down. The first time I looked thru the view finder it was unbelievable! The result even better on screen. Great detail. Right down to the tiny hairs on insects.
You can't go wrong with this lens.Thank you to the live chat team for recommending this lens...

Comments about Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro Lens:

I bought this specifically for macro and close up images of insects and plants, however I also use this for landscape since the quality and colour reproduction is just so good.........[@]All Canon users looking for a macro lens should have this in their kit bag [...]

Comments about Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro Lens:

Bought this lens after reading reviews on here and I am not dissapointed. Bought for macro shots of Butterflies and this lens excels at all it does. We have already taken some cracking shots, and cant wait for the weather to warm up to get some more. It's also a handy telephoto lens but its real forte is macro!

Comments about Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro Lens:

After doing lots of research on potential macro lenses for my 40D I opted for this one over the EF-S 60mm version as a way to future proof in case I go full frame. The lens is very well made and I like the fix physical dimension, the sharpness of the photos and the clarity.

Comments about Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro Lens:

I have to say that I think this lens is one of Canon's 'hidden gems'.

It's well built (the body is plastic, but of very high quality), and focus is done internally so there is no lens extension or moving front element which is good.

The focus limit switch is a good feature, so if you are not doing macro work you can cut down on any autofocus hunting by limiting the focus range to more distant objects.

The autofocus itself is quick and silent and accurate. The focus ring is large and operates smoothly which is just the job for macro work, where you are likely to use manual focus.

Make sure you get the lens hood. The front element is very exposed and you'll need the hood to cut down flare and help guard against damage.

Finally - the image quality is superb. It is great for quality macro, portrait or short telephoto work. Overall, this is one of my favourite lenses.