Canon EF 100mm f2.8 macro

wildworlds

30 Aug 2012 - 7:31 PM

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Hi Guys I am thinking of buying the Canon EF 100mm f2.8 macro. It gets good reviews. I know its a fairly new lens but has anyone used it for a reasonable period of time? If so what are it’s good points and what are its weak points?I know it has been discussed before and I have read the review on the site, but as it’s been around for a couple of years now I would like opinions from those of you that have “used it in anger” for some time..... so to speak. Thanks G

wildworlds

30 Aug 2012 - 8:03 PM

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Just buy it! Thanks Geoff that’s exactly what I didn’t want to hear! I wanted pros and cons to temper (justify) my descision. LOL! I have to discuss lobola with the uncles next year and the kit has got to pay for its self! No I really do have to sort out my lobola!

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geoffash26

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30 Aug 2012 - 8:56 PM

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George no cons only Pros .....maybe the price but itd worth it

tpfkapm

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30 Aug 2012 - 10:34 PM

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Both the is and the non are fab , but the IS L version is superb as both a macro and a short telephoto
Cannot fault it, it is superbly sharp and the IS works v well.

parallax (e2 Member)

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30 Aug 2012 - 10:39 PM

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It's a great lens both for macro and for portraiture. No weaknesses other than price and even then, there are good deals to be had.

colin beeley (e2 Member)

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31 Aug 2012 - 6:34 AM

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found the link where i got mine from just look here

justin c (e2 Member)

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31 Aug 2012 - 7:27 AM

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Quote: found the link where i got mine from just look here

and a company to avoid at all costs.

mikehit (e2 Member)

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31 Aug 2012 - 9:20 AM

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Like a lot of these companies, Simplyelectronics seem to be great with high-volume stuff but when it comes to big-ticket items they need to source them from somewhere that will supply them at such great prices and I get the feeling that is where the problems start.