Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR Cameras
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR Cameras
Customer Review: As prized as all my L glass!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first lens I added to my 20D kit, and seven more lens purchases later this little lens remains one of my favorites. Thel 1:1 magnification gives amazing macro results; when used properly images are utterly crisp with great clarity, contrast and at 2.8 you'll get amazing bokeh. As the owner of a few heavy L lenses I really appreciate the compact size of the 60 and the build quality is impressive at this price point. When compared to the build of the 50mm 1.4 (another great little lens) the 60 blows it away. Manual focus is smooth and overall the lens offers a solid feel.
I've recommended this lens to a handful of fellow shooters and all who have bought it have not been disappointed. In addition to being a great compact macro it's great for portraits, making it all the more 'affordable.' EFS might be an issue for anyone considering a full-frame upgrade in the future. However, if you're like me, you'll keep a 1.6 crop sensor as a back-up and can use this lens on that body. I know others who love the 100mm but as someone who has acquired some big, heavy lenses that take up lots of room in my camera bag, I love being able to stash this little lens and go!
Customer Review: Greatest purchase since the purchase of my SLR!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to first say, If you are seriously thinking about getting this lens please do not hesitate and purchase it right now! I was so skeptical after reading all the reviews from dozens of websites, magazines, and books. However, this lens does everything i want and so much more! I am just a normal amateur photographer that likes to take pictures of the flowers in a field, portraits for friends, and the occasional insect here and there. I truly wish they made it and i could afford to get this lens in every focal lens imaginable!
If your reading this and thinking about this lens your probably looking into the same lens i was. I was split on to either get the 50mm f1.8 , 100mm f2.8 or the 60mm f2.8 and i do not look back on this decision. I didn't choose the 50mm cause i wanted a better quality and more professional lens. I was really close on getting the 100mm but after much thought i did not want to pay $100 more plus a tripod and all due to the long focal lens.
I can not say any more than what i did.. Just buy the lens.. if your not satisfied (which would shock me) just sale it on ebay.. or return it!
Customer Review: Nice compact macro lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I initially tried the screw on macro lenses with some success but decided to step things up with this macro lens. So far I am very pleased with it. Although the price is somewhat steep compared to my $13 lens attachments and the results are not drastic, the options are. I have used this lens more and more for portrait shots. I took a picture of a family member with the standard kit lens and then the same pose/pic with this one. I must say the effect if pretty impressive. The subject is in such clear focus while the background gets blurred out and does not distract from the subject. I also attach a 2x (modified or else an EF-S lens wont fit) Bower teleconverter to this from time to time to get even closer shots of small objects (posted some pics of a pocket watch that shows this). I like this lens and knowing I can quickly swap lenses between Kit, Macro, to Telephoto in a matter of seconds rather than having to carefully unthread a macro lens filter. If you want to dip your toes into macro then the attachment lenses are a good way to start, but you will find yourself buying one of these once you really get serious.Customer Review: the best macro lens around
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this with my Canon dslr and the photos when focused correctly come out super sharp. I tend to use manual focus because if your taking photos of a bug, you want the face and eyes in the best focus not the back of the body which you'll get a lot of when using auto, which is why I said "focused correctly". This lens is super quiet when using the auto focus which is good so it doesn't scare away your subjects if your shooting bugs or animals. There is no stabilization so if you don't have a good steady hand you'll want to use some sort of tripod. The lens is heavier then it looks but still feels good. This lens is also good for general photos like portraits, landscape etc, my tests were super sharp in all aspects, but its 60mm so there's no zooming. I've tried lenses like Sigma and Tamron but the Canon really was by far the sharpest of all!
Pros:
Super sharp photos
Auto and Manual focus
Great Macro photos
Fast Quiet AF
Cons:
No Image Stabilizer
Macro AF not always perfect
Expensive price tag although worth it so maybe its not a Con
Customer Review: Great Lens on my T2i for Amateur Photog!
Summary: 5 Stars
After a 2 week debate on what lens to get for my new camera, i decided on the 60mm f/2.8! The 2 front runners were the 50mm f/1.4 USM and the 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, and upon scouring the internet it seems that the 60mm combines the best of both these lenses. Right out of the box, i knew i made the right decision.
Construction: Solid, feels good, not cheap
Image Quality: Outstanding, have taken more Portraits than Macro shots, and those shots have turned out wonderful. Samples here: [...]
Cons: Even @ 60mm you'll still need a tripod for those close up shots is average light, not the lens' fault just the nature of the beast!
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