Recent content by ArEnJee

Now I've had time to get used to the lens, I do really like it. My earlier reservations were down to my own stupidity. I hadn't really appreciated the drastic differences in DOF between these focal lengths at similar subject distances. Full frame, wide open, at the unreasonably close distance...

Okay so I've had this lens for a few days now and I have to admit I'm struggling a little. When I use my 100mm 2.8L Macro wide open and focus on an eye, I can be sure that that eye is in focus. The hit rate is 9/10 upwards, even with IS off. I've come to expect pin sharp clarity on whichever...

I think someone should have mentioned the 100mm 2.8L Macro. Okay, so I own it, but I have managed to get my hands on quite a few Canon L lenses that I don't actually own (I borrowed them!), including the really very good 70-200 2.8L and 16-35L and so on. All very good, but the 100mm is so...

@travellingcello. Me also. First impressions are that it's not as insanely sharp as my 100mm L Macro, but it's nice to have the speed and the reach. So far I can see that it's just about a usable length indoors on a full frame, and I may use it for my kid's concerts and indoor football events...

Hey travellingcello, I've literally just this minute bought that lens from MPB! I'm hoping it's every bit as good as everyone says it is. I've been using my 100mm 2.8L Macro quite a bit indoors and in low light and have been very very impressed by it so I just wanted more of the same but with...