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06/06/2003 12:57:18 PM · #1 |
| I am thinking about adding this lens to my collection. With all of the macro stuff here I was hoping for some opinions on this lens. Its going to be used on my 10-D. Any thoughts? |
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06/06/2003 01:05:15 PM · #2 |
I don't have that lens but I researched it big time. It's super sharp and very well reviewed. Gordon and Achiral have that lens so I'm sure they'll tell you that it rocks.
I bought the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX Macro. It's a very similar lens and equally well reviewed and sharp. I went with the Sigma because I got a deal on E-Bay.
One thing for sure ... you will love it!
Some entries with my Sigma Macro lens: Round and Round and Beatle.
Message edited by author 2003-06-06 13:07:36.
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06/06/2003 01:06:09 PM · #3 |
Yes, the 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM is an ok lens. It is sharp and goes to 1:1 and the price isn̢۪t too high. You won̢۪t go wrong buying it for macro work. It is the best compromise between the four macro lenses that Canon makes.
Greg
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06/06/2003 01:09:11 PM · #4 |
| Cool round and round was one of my first favorites what a great shot. |
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06/06/2003 01:10:03 PM · #5 |
The Tamron 90mm F2.8 macro is a good choice also for the money.
Message edited by author 2003-06-06 13:10:19.
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06/06/2003 01:32:47 PM · #6 |
Its a good lens for macro work. I can't speak about it comparision to the other Canon macro lenses, but I chose it over the 50mm macro because of the increased working distance and chose it over higher magnification lenses because of the types of photography I was interested in exploring with it.
I also picked the 100mm range to use as an alternative prime portrait lens length, to compliment the 70-200F4l which I use for that purpose. It fitted in quite well with my exisiting purchases and the price I was prepared to pay.
these shots were almost all taken with it. |
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06/06/2003 01:49:02 PM · #7 |
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06/06/2003 01:52:13 PM · #8 |
All the samples I posted were available light.
I also use a 420ex bounced from a reflector on occasion, but I've never investigated macro ring lights or similar. |
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06/06/2003 01:59:34 PM · #9 |
I have the MT-24EX and it is an awesome flash with extreme flexibility but the price is also high. I actually am able to get very pleasing results using my 420EX. I would start out with the 550EX that you already have and see how you do with it before spending the big bucks on the MR-14 or MT-24. If I was going to decide between the two macro flashes I would definitely go for the MT-24EX over the ring light, there is just a lot more you can do with it.
Greg
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06/06/2003 02:10:19 PM · #10 |
| I plan on using my 550. As getting the 100 2.8 past accounting is going to be hard enough never mind adding in the 24Ex lol Ahh well I guess I will just have to be extra nice for a while lol |
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06/06/2003 02:13:53 PM · #11 |
My guess is that you will be very happy with the results you get using the 550EX.
Greg
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06/06/2003 02:18:05 PM · #12 |
| Actually I am much happier with the 550 on my 10D then I was with the d30. It seems to work much better with the newer camera then it did with the d30. |
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06/06/2003 03:15:59 PM · #13 |
I am getting better results with my 550 on my 10D than I ever did on my D60 also. The 10D is more like the 1D in that respect.
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06/06/2003 04:20:31 PM · #14 |
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06/06/2003 04:38:01 PM · #15 |
| WOW those are sweet. Im sold! |
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