Canon EF-S 60mm F/2.8 Macro USM Lens
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I haven't got this lens now but had it for 2-3 years and also have the other Canon macros...100/2.8, 180/3.5L and the MP-E65.
The EF-S60 is just as sharp as the others and won't disappoint you. It would probably be the best choice if you also intended it to have a second use as a portrait lens.
It does have several disadvantages though...maybe they're not an issue for you?
It won't take a tripod ring and the working distance at 1:1 is quite short...9cm ! The final drawack is that it can't be used on a full frame camera.
I would go for the EF100/2.8...gives you 15cm working distance at 1:1, can have a tripod ring if required, useable on FF bodies, IQ is reasonable when used as a medium telephoto on a crop body and has internal focus (so does the EF-S60 but the Sigma's don't)
The EF100 will cost you about 50 quid more than the EF-S60 but is probably worth the extra.
Now the obvious question....what do you want to shoot?
Bob
The EF-S60 is just as sharp as the others and won't disappoint you. It would probably be the best choice if you also intended it to have a second use as a portrait lens.
It does have several disadvantages though...maybe they're not an issue for you?
It won't take a tripod ring and the working distance at 1:1 is quite short...9cm ! The final drawack is that it can't be used on a full frame camera.
I would go for the EF100/2.8...gives you 15cm working distance at 1:1, can have a tripod ring if required, useable on FF bodies, IQ is reasonable when used as a medium telephoto on a crop body and has internal focus (so does the EF-S60 but the Sigma's don't)
The EF100 will cost you about 50 quid more than the EF-S60 but is probably worth the extra.
Now the obvious question....what do you want to shoot?
Bob
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A great lens, but a bit short at 60mm macro, sold mine and got the Sigma 150mm macro which I love.
All shots taken with Canon 60mm macro
All shots taken with Canon 60mm macro
Nice pics above!
As i have said i have just started out and want a good quality lens that will take great macro pics!
I looked at canon 100mm macro which is £370ish and the 60mm is only £240, which is quite a difference!
So im unsure what to go for now, as i dont really want to spend over £300!
As i have said i have just started out and want a good quality lens that will take great macro pics!
I looked at canon 100mm macro which is £370ish and the 60mm is only £240, which is quite a difference!
So im unsure what to go for now, as i dont really want to spend over £300!
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I'm sure you'll manage to get an EF100/2.8 for less than £300.
Try this link from a UK seller
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Canon-EF-...ryZ30070QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem £275 + £10 p&p
or better still, contact Kerso on this forum.
Bob
Try this link from a UK seller
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Canon-EF-...ryZ30070QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem £275 + £10 p&p
or better still, contact Kerso on this forum.
Bob
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Trust me go for the 100mm version the 60mm is a great lens but once you get the macro bug you will want the 100mm. And Then your left with selling the 60mm at a loss, so spend that bit more and you will save money in the long run.
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I had the 60 when I had a 20d, it's a great lens and as mentioned up above, it's a great lens for potraiture.
but it is a little limited for use in the garden.
but it is a little limited for use in the garden.