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: Pin-sharp lens for less
Summary: 5 Stars
the first picture you take, you will notice how much sharper the image is compared to your $500 zoom IS lens! I don't need to digitally sharpen my images anymore, and the lens is f2.8 so faster shutter speed and less blur as well. The focal length, 96mm after conversion for APS-C size cameras (i.e.almost all Canon SLRs)is ideal for portaits, and enough telephoto to deliver excellent LOW depth of field to blur the backgrounds. Small and lightweight, but tough because of the aluminum mount.
After a few hundred shots, I give it a 2 thumbs up.
Customer Review: Why buy the 60mm?
Summary: 5 Stars
The lens is a nice, sharp, and takes good photos.
Why buy the 60mm?
If you're interested in trying macro, but want a zoom range that is very versatile; then, this lens is a good choice.
The 100mm f2.8 is also a good choice, and especially if you want a lens in the telephoto range.
Also, I use a Rebel XT (350D) and use the lens hood (Canon ET-67B Lens Hood for EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens)
Customer Review: I'm, quite simply, attached to this lens
Summary: 5 Stars
It was my first lens that I ever bought on its own, used for macro flower photography. Many cameras and lenses later, I still am amazed by how soft the bokeh is. I'm so attached to this lens that even after my Rebel (EF-S compatible) camera croaked, and this lens wouldn't work with my 5D (not EF-S compatible), I ended up buying a backup Rebel body JUST TO BE ABLE TO USE THIS LENS. It is quite simply immaculate. Just check my macro flower work ([...]) and see why I love it so much.Customer Review: Fantastic Lens
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a fantistic lens. I always admired the few strands of baby's breath which are usually added to red roses but never thought much about it, I always thought they were for decorating purposes until I began taking pictures of a rose with my new macro lens. I couldn't believe my eyes, the baby's breath actually has petals, pollen and stamen. This lense is worth the cost and more. I also took shots of spring lily, what a fantistic view; great lens for nature lovers such as myself.Customer Review: Nice short lens, works with built-in flash!
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the pleasant surprises I had with this lens is that, due to its compactness, I can use it with the built-in flash on the Canon Rebel T2i, at least up to about f16 or f22. Thus I can get good handheld flash macros without having to carry a bulky flash unit. If you are not a fan of ring flash (I am not, as I prefer unidirectional lighting), this is a very useful feature. Also, the lens is unusual in that it does not change length as you change focus.