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04/15/2004 09:06:54 AM · #1 |
| I'm thinking about buying this lens for my Canon 300D. The reviews I've read sound very good. Anybody have any experience with this one? I have the Canon EF 100mm 2.8 USM for macro photography so I won't use it for this. Thanks in advance. |
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04/15/2004 09:40:36 AM · #2 |
| I just bought one yesterday so any info would be greatly appreciated from me as well. |
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04/15/2004 10:13:40 AM · #3 |
It̢۪s a great lens. I don̢۪t think it is quite as well built as your 100mm lens but it is decent, has a ring USM, IS and very good optical quality. I can̢۪t really see how you could go wrong with it unless you want to shell out 3x the cash for say a 24-70mm f/2.8L.
Greg
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04/15/2004 10:18:08 AM · #4 |
This was my main lens on my film camera for the longest time. I now use it with the 10D. My Orange and Wheels entries were taken with this lens.
One of the things I like about it is the close focusing distance (1.6 ft) without a closeup filter. With the closeup filter you can get within inches at 135.
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04/15/2004 10:22:41 AM · #5 |
| Thanks Greg. I really want the IS because I hate to carry a tripod. I'm hoping to see some improvement over my EFS 18-55mm. I'll still use this lens, at least for now, for a wide angle shot. |
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04/15/2004 10:24:01 AM · #6 |
Most of my 22 entries have been taken with this lens. It's not a Canon 'L' lens, but it's also not 'L' price. I highly recommend it as a good walk-around lens.
You should also check out the reviews at dpreview.com. There are many many posts regarding this lens - the vast majority recommending it. |
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04/15/2004 10:31:07 AM · #7 |
Here's a review with some comparisons.
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04/15/2004 10:31:48 AM · #8 |
| Len, Thanks and I ejoyed your "Wheels" entry. Congratulations on a high score! |
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04/15/2004 10:39:26 AM · #9 |
Originally posted by insteps:
Len, Thanks and I ejoyed your "Wheels" entry. Congratulations on a high score! |
You're welcome, Henry, and thank You!!
-len |
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04/15/2004 11:16:05 AM · #10 |
It's a great walkabout lens, very decent range (but a bit long at the wide end) and the IS is really helpful especially for those 1/30s shots at 135mm. Sharpness wide open at both ends are very acceptable for me.
:)atwl
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04/15/2004 12:45:46 PM · #11 |
| I own it, and it is definitely my favorite "walking around" lens, especially if I can only take one lens with me. |
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