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I've just taken delivery of a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for my Canon EOS 20D have just spent the last hour out in the garden harassing every beetle and flower I could find.
Since buying the 20D a few months ago I had been finding myself enjoying photographing the smaller things of life using the zoom lenses that I'd bought so I thought it was time to get myself a purpose built macro. The 100mm lens gets wonderful reviews around the web so I placed my order.
I've included a few of the photos I took in the backyard above and below (click to enlarge). Note that these were rush jobs and handheld shots on a breezy day. They've not had any post shot production. Having said all that I think the lens has real promise.
100mm gives plenty of working lenth and allows you to get in nice and close. Focussing is fast (although it takes some practice to get a bug in front of a distant background). Contrast and sharpness seem good although I'm looking forward to using it on the weekend with my tripod attached.
The lens is a little bigger than I was expecting but not as heavy as some of my other lenses. I've heard it's a very good portrait lens also so this one might be regular feature on my 20D.
Watch bugs and beetles everywhere! Here's a couple more shots.
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Posted by Darren in our Lenses category on December 14, 2005