EF 100mm Macro 2.8

[William]

Thanks guys for your responses. I'm actually really happy with this lens, the good points out-weigh the bad. The lens is in brand new condition, all the filters that I have for the 50mm 1.8 fit the 52mm thread, no lens hood required and the image quality is as good as I was expecting. It also does what I wanted it to do, that is, take the occasional macro shots and serve as a portrait lens. The noise doesn't bother me. Even the extending focus is not as hard to manage as you might think. All the essential features are there - so I'm happy. I've just got off lightly on learning the lesson to be more careful in doing my research and checking the listing.


Does anybody want a ET-67 hood and a Tripod mount? lol!


Oh, BTW, a couple of you commented on one of my images from this lens on my Flickr account. So I thought I'd share here:









100mm 2.8 (Non-USM) macro, 30D, f2.8, ISO 3200. One of those spur of the moment shots.

[Sheiky]

That's great William. As long as you're happy with it!


To be honest I have upgraded from the 100mm f2.8 macro USM to the L-version of the lens and in all fairness I had lots and lots more fun with the non-L lens than I have had with this one. So names aren't really important. As long as you like it and it performs as it should, you're good to go.


Thanks for bringing up that portrait again by the way, I just love it!

[William]

Thanks Jan. Yeah this pic of the pick was my favorite pick too.


BTW I could do a reluctant lens swap if you like, just because I