Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR Cameras by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR Cameras
Digital camera Review: A great Canon macro lens!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a light weight lens that is a pleasure to use whether you're taking photographs of little critters or jewelry!Digital camera Review: Amateur enthusiast...LOVE the lens.
Summary: 5 Stars
INCREDIBLE lens, great for available-light photography, easy to figure out for someone with no formal training. Takes beautiful macro photos. Great advanced beginner multipurpose lens. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this lens.Digital camera Review: Amazing Lens - especially for the price.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great lens - doesn't feel cheap, and the movement is so smooth. Perfect clarity, even handheld. Very pleased.Digital camera Review: An Excellent Lens at a Geat Price
Summary: 5 Stars
I own several cheaper Canon lenses. I'm on a strict budget so, So far, this is my best and sharpest lens. Quiet and accurate focusing, it's great for macro and portrait shots.
When used on any Canon EOS Rebel this 60mm lens is almost equivalent to the earlier 100mm f2.8 USM when used on a Canon camera with full frame sensor (that doesn't have Image Stabilization or L-Series glass). This is because, with any Rebel the crop value is less than full frame sensors - 60mm is 60 X 1.6 = 96mm - near equivalent to the 100mm when it is used on a full frame camera. f2.8 aperture is the same on both.
I love this 60mm lens but I wish I could have one with the legendary spherical L-series lens elements and Image Stabilization (IS). The newest Canon f2.8 100mm L-Series USM lens has 2nd generation image stabilization (IS); but it cost about $300.00 more than its predecessor.
As for me, my future plans are to acquire a Canon EOS Rebel T2i (Body Only) maybe used - but Like New) and maybe the 70-200mm L-Series IS USM lens.
This means an austerity program for nine or ten months while I pay down my credit cards and save-up. And that's okay because I'm growing in knowledge and photo skills. The camera equipment I already own is good enough to get good pictures until my skills warrant the more expensive camera and lens. In the meantime I'm feeling pleasure and happiness as my eyes gradually open to backgrounds, colors, textures, shapes, composition, lighting, movement, and sharpen my timing, I'm an old man and this feels like being born again.
Digital camera 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!