New Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM IS

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Anyone heard any rumors about it?

[Tom W]

I saw a photoshopped image of a 100/2.8 L IS (that didn't say "IS") on DPReview the other day. It was easily picked apart.

Haven't heard of any real 100/2.8 replacement, though. The present version is an excellent lens already, though IS could be useful.

[carlospoolboy]

The 100 Macro is soo sharp. Between the f/2.8 and the ability to adjust your ISO, I would like Canon to leave it alone. I think IS would have been nice at the butterfly pavillion where you can't take a tripod and yet my 580ex came through where IS would have been used. If the sharpness issue that comes up with the 70-200 IS comes into play here, it would kill the the lens. Read any review on macros and the Canon usually has the edge over Nikon. I think the Nikon macro with VR is trying to close the gap and I feel that it's a gimick. The Canon 180mm macro might do well with IS since it's longer and heavier. Cool thought, though.

[AeroSmith]

Try one of the macro lites on the 100 and you'll fast find IS is not necessary.

[MDJAK]

I think IS would have been nice at the butterfly pavillion where you can't take a tripod and yet my 580ex came through where IS would have been used.

Can you tell me where this butterfly pavillion you are referring to is? Thanks

mark

[Leorooster]

I suspect that IS does not work effectively at such a short distance anyway. If it does, that would be a bonus as you can gain a couple of extra stops. I've been using the Nikon 105 micro VR on the D200, and found that the VR is not effective when it gets to 1:1 (about 6" from the subject). I often turn the VR off when I use it for macro works and have it on for portraits.

[liza]

Can you tell me where this butterfly pavillion you are referring to is? Thanks

mark

There are butterfly exhibits in many larger cities, usually in conjunction with botanical gardens.

And I would imagine Canon will probably do something with IS and one of their macro lenses, although more likely the 180mm.

[mstshtml]

Why isnt the Current 100mm f/2.8 Macro lense not an L?

[liza]

I've often asked myself that very same question.

[Tee Why]

Haven't heard about it. It would make sense, seeing as that is an older design and NIkon just came out with a macro lens with a VR.

[MrChad]

Why isnt the Current 100mm f/2.8 Macro lense not an L?


If they did that it they would have to give it weather sealing and charge you $500 more then it prices now. Be glad it's so good for so cheap and be quiet :)

Look at the price for the 180mm L!!!