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: Great multi-use lens
Summary: 5 Stars
This lens is my favorite as I keep it on my Rebel XT at all times. I enjoy taking macro close-ups and portrait-type shots, which makes this a great lens for everyday use. It is light-weight and not bulky. My last SLR camera (years ago) was a Minolta with 50mm f/1.8 lens, and various other lenses that I rarely used. I usually don't use a zoom lens due to the extra length and weight. Also, most non-professional zoom lenses are much slower at the closest tele-position due to the higher f/stop. With a fixed focal length of 60mm, I don't mind moving myself toward or away from the subject (not a big deal). The pictures always appear to be sharp with good contrast and color saturation.
My opinion on this lens is: "buy it ... you'll like it".
I did ... and I love it.
Good Luck!
Customer Review: Simply Superb!
Summary: 5 Stars
This lens is just about perfect, and I don't throw that word around much. It yields blistering sharpness across the frame even at f/2.8 with punchy colors and great contrast. AF is pretty quick for a macro lens and silent as not to disturb the insects or other little critters you may be photographing. The build quality is sturdy with a nice texture on the barrel and a good feel to the focus ring. This lens functions as my portrait lens as well and does a good job kicking backgrounds out of focus at f/2.8 while rendering the subject with remarkable sharpness and clarity. In fact, it may be too sharp for some portrait work, you could count the pores on the subject's skin! You can't go wrong with this lens. I consider it a "must buy" for anyone with a Canon EF-S compatible camera.Customer Review: Money well spent...
Summary: 5 Stars
I build a lot of scale models and needed a lens of this type to get in nice and tight and show off a lot of detail. I don't have a lot of time to be a professional shutterbug---all I want to do is take great pics of my work without attaining a Bachelor's degree. This lens really gets it done. Beautiful, detailed shots that are crystal clear. I had a hard time coming to terms with paying almost as much money for the lens as we did the camera, but it's worth every penny and more. I have the standard 18---55mm, and 75---300mm lens that came with the camera and they're "ok", but there's a reason those lens were packaged with my camera for $679...you get what you pay for!
Buy a better lens that suits your needs and don't look back!
Customer Review: Great Lens
Summary: 5 Stars
I received this lens as a gift a week or so ago and have used it alot.
It does have some short comings such as focusing a bit slow depending on the lighting and the distance to the subject.
And it is not for full frame digital cameras (the high end expensive Canons) but if you have a digital Rebel or a D series camera the lens is a worthwhile addition.
It does well as a semi-portrait lens and I took many photos during the holidays to figure out the best way to use the lens (mid-range faces) and it is worth it and is sharper than the kit lens, at least enough to see some shots come to life more plus the additional f/stop setting is an asset.
Customer Review: Great lens, my first macro.
Summary: 5 Stars
The lens is simply amazing, right out of the box I put it on and starting taking pictures. You can get super close to stuff and the depth of field is stunning, things less than an inch from the focused part are blurred.
Twisting the lens onto your camera to secure it in place is a very tight fit, it scared me at first, so far it's been fine, hopefully it will gradually wear down and go on smoothly.
It is a very good lens, excellent picture quality, good construction (although it is heavy), Auto Focus works well.
I would recommend this to anyone for a first time macro lens. I'm very happy with my purchase.