Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo
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Review Date: Nov 10, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Built like a tank, lovely resolution, 5x
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Cons:
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read comments below
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This lens is great but its also frustrting.
Its working range does not allow you to use this lens freely, you really need to set up lighting or use a ring flash to get anything reasonable from this lens.
Dont get me wrong, the lens needs a lot of patience to get the shots you want, and in my style of shooting, if your not quick, you will miss the shot. I suppose this lens has its uses...not for me however. Also the tripod collar is pretty badly designed, try using it on a 1 series camera..oops Canon what were you thinking? apart from that the lens build and feel is superb. Not for me however. Give me a 180 Canon or a 150 Sigma any day over this lens. Ithink for those who want to go 5x and have ALL the accesories needed {heavy tripod, proper lighting, cablerelease, etc} this will be an ideal lens.
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Sigma 150mm f2.8 APO Macro DG EX HSM
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Review Date: Nov 9, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $620.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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What a lens......WOW. comes with Tripod collar, hood, takes converters, built rock solid, and best of all it is SHARP.
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Cons:
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doesnt have f32...no real problem though.
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Ive used this lens for a while now, cannot fault it yet. It performs very well indeed.
The full time manual focus is a bonus, well done Sigma. Basically a fully integrated Macro lens...the best I have used so far.
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Canon Extender EF 2x II
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Review Date: Mar 21, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $330.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Build quality and sealing
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Cons:
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image quality,
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Even though its not as good as the 1.4, its the best 2x i have used. I had the 2x series I and I find this is very similar, the only advantage I can see is wide open this is sharper, and the fact that you can stack it is a big plus.
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Tamron 24-135MM F/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical (IF) Macro
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Review Date: Mar 21, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $550.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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I like the range of this lens, optical quality is superb for a relatively cheap lens, wish it was 2.8 all the way
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Cons:
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build quality not like "L" canon quality.
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top unit for everyday use and running around. optically its great from 5.6 to 16 it rocks
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Canon EF 135mm f/2L USM
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Review Date: Feb 17, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $1,100.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Small Quick SHARP....SHARP....very good detail rendition.
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Cons:
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NONE.
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Best valu for money in "L" glass...closely followed by 17-40L and 70 200f4L.
Top results from this piece lens. at ALL aperatures. I mainly use it @ 2 to about 4..and the consistent sharpness and clarity amazes me every time. Its a little crisper than my 300f2.8L.
I Love it.
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Canon EF 24mm f/2.8
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Review Date: Feb 17, 2005
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $200.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Sharp and Cheap. Small in Physical size.
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Cons:
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none...you get what you pay for.
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Top buy....
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Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 EX DG HSM
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Review Date: Dec 10, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $4,000.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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sharp as a tac even at 2.8...and fast focusing
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Cons:
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tripod collar slightly loose.
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I find this lens one of the most valuable lenses for sports photography...especially with the 1.3x conversion on a 1DmkII...its reach and zoom range are perfect..soccer,baseball,tennis,motorsports etc.
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Sigma 120-300mm f2.8 EX DG HSM
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Review Date: Dec 10, 2004
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $4,000.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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sharp as a tac even at 2.8...and fast focusing
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Cons:
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tripod collar slightly loose.
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I find this lens one of the most valuable lenses for sports photography...especially with the 1.3x conversion on a 1DmkII...its reach and zoom range are perfect..soccer,baseball,tennis,motorsports etc.
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