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: Excellent Lens for the Money
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great lens for jumping into the world of macro photography. I was completely amazed at the quality that this lens delivered.
There are more expensive and higher quality lens out there for macro photography, but for the average user (not in the professional field) this is the best choice.
You will not be disappointed by this lens.
The only thing I find a bit weird is that there is no "zoom" with the lens, but that is to be expected with a macro lens of this type. The zoom is in tune with the focus of the lens.
Digital camera Review: Excellent lens for EF-S mount DSLRs
Summary: 5 Stars
I am so happy I purchased this lens. I've only had it for a couple of weeks, but the results I've seen have been outstanding.
Pros:
- Lens is tack sharp.
- Autofocus is fast and silent
- Balances perfectly on my Rebel XT
- Feels solidly built
Cons:
- Autofocus "hunts" in some low-light situations. The fact that the lens employs Full-Time Manual focus makes this a pretty small issue, however. (Using a flash also helps.)
- There is significant loss of light at closer focusing distances. This is normal for a macro lens, however, and again, using a flash does wonders.
I also purchased a UV filter to keep on the lens (Canon's own UV filter is relatively inexpensive and hasn't seemed to negatively affect the quality of my photos), and the Lowepro 1S case to store it (which conveniently works for this lens and my 18-55mm kit lens). I would say that both of these purchases are worth the little bit of extra money to protect this lens.
Digital camera Review: Excellent macro lens.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great macro lens for a pro or a beginer. It produces very sharp photos, and works great for a semi-telphoto lens and close up portraits. I love this lens for the fact that you can use onboard flash for 1:1 work, any other macro lens you will need alot of light or a dedicated macro flash for up close work. Great price for a macro/2.8 prime lens with USM and full time manual focusing.
Manual focus is recommended during 1:1 work, but it will still work in AF close to 1:1, the focus speed is very fast for normal lighting conditions.
Digital camera 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.Digital camera Review: Fantastic!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have enjoyed this lens very much. It is the first new lens for my canon rebel. It is easy to use. The photos are very sharp. The lens is an improvement over the lens that came with the camera--clearer photos, bright colors, not just macro, but regular photos too.