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briandaly
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Location: Ireland
Posts: 41
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Review Date: Sep 29, 2007
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| Rating: 10
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Sharp
Fast and accurate auto-focus when set on 0.48m - infinity (on 30D)
Smooth bokeh
Resistant to flare
No CA, even in extreme contrast situations
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Auto-focus can hunt a little when set on 0.31m - infinity. Sometimes requires manual help, but not a serious drawback for macro work.
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 Sep 29, 2007
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lextalionis
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Sep 26, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $415.00
| Rating: 10
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Internal Focus, quite and fast USM Auto Focus. I find myself using MF on 1:1 shots and AF on all others. Very, Very Sharp! Beautiful buttery bokeh!
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Doesn't come with a lens hood, so I bought the Cannon hood for $50...waste of money as I don't use it.
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I love this lens. All of the photos taken on my site were taken with this lens: http://www.motleypixel.com
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Sep 26, 2007
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Tim Dollear
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Sep 23, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $500.00
| Rating: 9
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Very sharp, telephoto means you can be back a bit from your subject, useful as normal prime (esp at 2.8 for indoor/no flash)
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expect to use manual focus often.
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I am pretty new to photography (SLR photography anyway) and this was the first non-kit lens purchase where I had to shell out any real $$..
I really wanted this to be a portrait lens and maybe get into macro photography. I had been using the 28-135 kit lens for portrait stuff, which was OK but not very sharp and really required flash for anything indoors.
As a portrait lens this lens is quite sharp, with the caveat that the focus is very touchy, so it's easy to get a less than tack-sharp shot. In general expect AF to be somewhat flaky. The good news is the focus ring is quite wide and placed well (esp compared to the 28-135).
About a week after buying the lens I noticed a spider who was in the early stages of reeling in an insect. Over the next 20 minutes or so, my interest in macro was born.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157601804882762/
So maybe this lens isn't quite as versatile as I had hoped (I think I am going to buy the 70-200 for portrait and general purpose work), I strongly recommend this excellent macro lens.
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Sep 23, 2007
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CarlG
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Location: United States
Posts: 6539
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Review Date: Sep 15, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $450.00
| Rating: 10
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Sharp, image quality, easy to hand hold
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None
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I bought this for detail shots for weddings but find myself using it more and more for general portrait photography. I use this when I need to get up close to my portrait subjects, for full face framing. I typically shoot my portraits with the 70-200 2.8 but when I need to get in closer, the 70-200 2.8 does not cut it, due to the limiting minimum focus distance. I will slap on the 100 macro and fire away. I am SO PLEASED with the image quality from this lens - makes a great portrait lens on a 5D!
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Sep 15, 2007
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Ian Faulkner
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Location: United Kingdom
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Review Date: Sep 14, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Sharp images, value for money, good design, a nice thing to use
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average autofocus, no lens hood included
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Well I hesitated for some time prior to making purchase, would it be any good, would I loose interest in macro once I had got my hands on a (hopefully) good macro lens. Well, the lens is very good and my interest in macro has increased to the extent that I have invested in an X-Y adjustment table, a remote release and a right angle magnifier for my 20D. IMO this optic is very impressive, it offers potential in relation to your own ability. You have to invest the time to learn the best technique, in short the true fun of any hobby, the reward for effort.
I have used this with extension tubes, Canon 1.4 x teleconvertor and image merging software Helicon focus to produce what are IMO fascinating insect pics. But, I am still learning, again the stuff of good hobbies!
Build quality is very good but not quite 'L' standard.
The thing feels nice in your hand and frankly I find myself looking for excuses to attach to my camera, I am even toying with portrait photography, an area which until now I largely ignored.
If you know why you want this type of lens, then I doubt you will be disappointed with it. I recommend it.
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Sep 14, 2007
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Markus Jais
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Location: Germany
Posts: 7
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Review Date: Sep 11, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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very sharp, fast AF, cheaper than the 3.5/180L
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None
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This is an extremely good and sharp lens. Although I use my Canon EF 3.5/180L for most of my close ups (I prefer the longer focal length), I am glad I bought the 2.8/100. Especially for hand holding when photographing agile insects, this lens is perfect.
The optical performance is outstanding.
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Sep 11, 2007
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lsr792000
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Location: Singapore
Posts: 18
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Review Date: Sep 8, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Sharp sharp sharp even wide open! Amazing and ultra smooth bokeh!
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Nil
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Bought this lens to venture into the arena of macro photography! Wow i was really impressed when i uploaded my pictures into the computer. The pictures are very sharp even wide open! Never thought of such results. Think i am going to be totally memerised by this lens and macro photography! Highly recommended lens!
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Sep 8, 2007
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Andre Arruda
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Location: Brazil
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Review Date: Aug 31, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Sharpness, sharpness, sharpness... If you want it, you've got it.
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I still don't have a spare one :-) now on the serious side, I don't understand why Canon don't sell the parasol ET-67 together with the lens. The parasol is vital and shouldn't be an accessory.
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A Great tool for macro but if you are SERIOUS on portrait, don't think twice: this lens match Leica standarts. The bokeh is pure art. Believe me, you'll be addicted (lol) to this lens. The front element is a bit ahead, so pick a good UV filter for protection.
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Aug 31, 2007
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Caet49
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Location: Denmark
Posts: 13
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Review Date: Aug 19, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Beutiful Colour, lightweight design,broken and of course the sharpness.
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Dosent come with tripod ring - or a bag. Cost extra - almost every outher company suply there lens with this.
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A superbly macro lense. You can do alot of things right with this lightweight lense. Ofcourse theres the macro work but its also a stunner when you want too shot portraits - the boken is well put together so the background is really easy too control.
Its super sharp, with vivid colurs so overall a good lense - i havent had experience with outher macro lenses and i dont think that is going too something that will keep me sleepless doing the nights :D
Thanks to Canon for making a product that will be in my bag for alot of years to come.
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Aug 19, 2007
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Review Date: Aug 16, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $540.00
| Rating: 10
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Excellent sharpness(even with crop matrix),TRUE MACRO,inner focusing,optional ratio:price/quality
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No Image Stabilization
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Aug 16, 2007
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Billy Buckle
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Registered: Sep 28, 2006
Location: Australia
Posts: 77
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Review Date: Aug 9, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Just about the right weight. THe best colours I've ever seen under the golden ring.
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Sorry to say, do it does haunt when inadequate light is available. However you can contravene with the manual ring
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I'm using the 50mm f1.4 and the 28mm 1.8 but this 100 is far better in colours and in contrasts as well.
I dont miss the IS on a 1.6x crop XTi. You can handle the sake outdoor. Sharpness: MAN.
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Aug 9, 2007
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Sailaire
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Location: Canada
Posts: 361
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Review Date: Jul 19, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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It's an "L" without the price tag.
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Hard to find an available used one.
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I had a Sigma 50mm EX DG for several years. It was an excellent macro 50 and at the time to did the double duty as a normal lens as well.
When I went to the Sigma 18-50 EX DG f2.8 it was used only for Macro. Got the itch for something a bit longer.
I Considered the 150mm Sigma if I had to buy new as the prices were similar if you added the hood and a filter.
Picked one up on the buy-sell. Ordered the outrageously expensive Canon tripod ring as a knock off from China. $ 40 US delivered. Perfect!
It's a great lens but you have to do your shopping or you will overpay.
this is a versatile lens where as the 150mm's and 180mm's are pretty much decicated to Macro shots.
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Jul 19, 2007
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Hitendra
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Location: India
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Review Date: Jul 6, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Excellent image quality, superb balance, well built.
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None
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Jul 6, 2007
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Sammy Bates
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Registered: Feb 23, 2007
Location: United States
Posts: 229
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Review Date: Jun 4, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $469.00
| Rating: 10
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Solid construction, true macro lens, 58mm filters, sharp images, dual capabilities (standard prime/macro), heft and feel.
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Actually, none.
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I purchased this lens to fill the "gap" in my glass for a good, solid macro lens. This lens is extremely well-built, has a solid heft that inspires confidence, and takes stunning macro images. I am also very impressed with its ability to serve as a great portraiture lens in a pinch because it allows you to maintain a physically remote distance from your subject while maintaining your ability to take evocative head shots. The truth is, I look for excuses to use this lens over my standard/mid-tele lens (currently Canon's 28-135 f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, but I have ordered the 24-70mm f/2.8L) on my 30D body because it simply feels so good in my hand. I also use the optional battery grip on my 30D and it makes the use of this lens especially nice.
I think Canon did its customers a very big favor by desigtning this lens for the price they charge. Those afficionados of macro photography will love this lens. It has fast, accurate focusing, beautifully variable DOF, and knockout imaging capabilities. I recommend a good, solid tripod for truly spectacular images, but it is light enough to manage good results in decent light without one. This lens is easily light enough (1.32 lbs.)to keep on your camera all day long if necessary without wearing you out (A neat trick for a 2.8 USM lens). Would it be improved with IS? Yes, it probably would, but that would also negate its great price and place it in a price range comparable to some of the "L" lenses. I think that Canon has really outdone themselves with the design, construction, and capabilities of this lens. I think that it is an extremely good value for the money.
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Jun 4, 2007
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Kevin Sherman
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Location: United States
Posts: 1045
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Review Date: Jun 1, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $500.00
| Rating: 9
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Solid build, INSANE sharpness, quick AF, USM, Max. Aperature, uh MACRO!
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AF close up
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This is a tremendous lens. My first one was a EF 50mm f1.8 II, this is one HUGE leap beyond that one. On a crop camera, this lense is a little too long (160mm). The auto focus is fast and quiet. Focusing on object extremely close is a bit iffy. Build quality is stellar. Over time, the focus ring as gotten a TINY bit lose, probably why they didn't put a red collar on this baby.
Overall, this lense is my favorite! Wouldn't trade this for anything! HIGHLY RECCOMENDED
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Jun 1, 2007
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condrup.eu
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Location: Denmark
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Review Date: May 21, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
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| Rating: 9
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Amazingly sharp. Good handling. Another world discovered (Macro). Option to purchase a tripod-colar for horizontal shooting. Great prize, compared to quality.
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AF not as fast as you could hope for, but then again it is macro.. No IS, im hoping Canon will make a macro with IS one day, just as Nikon has.
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Best macro lens for the price. Quality should have a red ring (L), build quality lags weather sealing (ive used mine in rainforrest areas, it did live through, but still..)
Im dreaming of the 180mm one day, unless Canon makes a macro with Image Stabilizer, until then this is the best out there, so do not hesitate, you wont be disapointed! 
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May 21, 2007
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