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Archive 2007SoldPhoenix 100 f/3.5 Macro for Canon
p.1 #1SoldPhoenix 100 f/3.5 Macro for Canon
Mint condition in box, purchased here on FM from a Riokid, back when they were $140 plus shipping at B&H. Now, B&H only offers this lens for the Canon FD mount, but this one is for the EF mount. I am selling it because I just don't shoot much macro, and when I do, I usually use my EF-S 60mm.
This lens delivers great shots, but if you are looking for that "good gears feel," look elsewhere. This lens is no engineering marvel, it's built like a toy and has the AF to match. It pops and wheezes and whirs its way (painfully slow) towards focus lock, but it is deadly sharp once it gets there. Trust me, you will think the motor might burn out first, but it gets the job done, eventually. I highly recommend the prudent use of manual focus with this beauty.
But hey, what do you expect for just over a hundred dollars? You can't hardly get a Canon 500d closeup lens for that. Personally, I did not expect much, but I was pleasantly surprised. Works great on full frame or crop cameras, and gives 1:1 magnification with the included high quality diopter.
$110 shipped and Googled.
Act fast, there is massive demand for this jewel, and virtually no supply...
What's that, you need to see pictures before making such a sizeable financial investment?
http://www.pbase.com/davejr/image/89262526/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/davejr/image/89262528/original.jpg
A few snaps from the lens here:
http://www.pbase.com/davejr/phoenix
Sorry to sadden the masses, but this fine piece of machinery is sold and heading to Canada
Edited by Dave Jr on Nov 21, 2007 at 07:30 AM GMT
Edited by Dave Jr on Nov 22, 2007 at 09:10 AM GMT
This lens delivers great shots, but if you are looking for that "good gears feel," look elsewhere. This lens is no engineering marvel, it's built like a toy and has the AF to match. It pops and wheezes and whirs its way (painfully slow) towards focus lock, but it is deadly sharp once it gets there. Trust me, you will think the motor might burn out first, but it gets the job done, eventually. I highly recommend the prudent use of manual focus with this beauty.
But hey, what do you expect for just over a hundred dollars? You can't hardly get a Canon 500d closeup lens for that. Personally, I did not expect much, but I was pleasantly surprised. Works great on full frame or crop cameras, and gives 1:1 magnification with the included high quality diopter.
$110 shipped and Googled.
Act fast, there is massive demand for this jewel, and virtually no supply...
What's that, you need to see pictures before making such a sizeable financial investment?
http://www.pbase.com/davejr/image/89262526/original.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/davejr/image/89262528/original.jpg
A few snaps from the lens here:
http://www.pbase.com/davejr/phoenix
Sorry to sadden the masses, but this fine piece of machinery is sold and heading to Canada
Edited by Dave Jr on Nov 21, 2007 at 07:30 AM GMT
Edited by Dave Jr on Nov 22, 2007 at 09:10 AM GMT
Nov 20, 2007 at 09:37 PM
p.1 #2SoldPhoenix 100 f/3.5 Macro for Canon
I bought one of these in very rough cosmetic condition and although the AF sucks, as stated, this lens is tack sharp and does it's intended job (macros) really well.
Nov 20, 2007 at 09:49 PM
p.1 #3SoldPhoenix 100 f/3.5 Macro for Canon
I have one on Promaster version, very sharp. I can't justify a top of the line macro lens if don't use it much, this is also a good portrait lens.Good value for the money.
Nov 20, 2007 at 10:13 PM
p.1 #5SoldPhoenix 100 f/3.5 Macro for Canon
riokid wrote:
I remember selling this lens
Funny thing is I missed it and picked up another one from eBay last week. I should have waited for this to come back
dan
Hi Dan, thanks for stopping by! It does produce sharp macros.
I remember selling this lens
Funny thing is I missed it and picked up another one from eBay last week. I should have waited for this to come back
dan
Hi Dan, thanks for stopping by! It does produce sharp macros.
Nov 21, 2007 at 10:35 AM
p.1 #6SoldPhoenix 100 f/3.5 Macro for Canon
Will I get AF Confirmation from this lens?
Nov 21, 2007 at 01:27 PM
p.1 #7SoldPhoenix 100 f/3.5 Macro for Canon
Absolutely, once you finally achieve focus
Nov 21, 2007 at 10:58 PM