Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro

[Rubberhead]

Shot with a borrowed (loaned actually since I really didn't ask) EF-S 60mm f/2.8 on a Canon 40D:

Cornflower shot in jpeg:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2399/2499445381_8d0f38682f_b.jpg

Mallard Hen on a nest in an elevated flower bed at the Grandover Hotel in Greensboro, NC. Shot in RAW and converted:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/2500290898_7e009a70fe_b.jpg

[marie]

Great shot.

:cool:

thanks

I loved the expression on her face

[beepclick]

Lot's of great images in this thread. I'm still learning the ropes with my 60mm (and with everything else!).

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/vectorcafe/IMG_0193cropweb.jpg


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/vectorcafe/355web.jpg


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/vectorcafe/0415web.jpg


http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c358/vectorcafe/0427web.jpg

[illusions]

taken yesterday... no pp just resized.

[Nysa]

This is the lens I will weep over losing when (if?) I upgrade to full-frame... I know the EF 100mm Macro is a great lens, but this little macro lens is an absolute gem!

[sunnygirl]

:)Great lens that I don't use enough. My two examples:

[BASmith]

I love this lens. Money well spent.

example 1 Landscape (link only as this 12 shot pano far exceeds the forum rules)
http://www.dumpt.com/img/viewer.php?file=ih2p4pdhatezo6lnf7gk.jpg

Example 2
Portraiture This is cropped and resized only for details. Subject was less than three feet away.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m139/gerbalhunter/People/60mmExample1.jpg



Example 3 Macro The true side to this lens. 100% crop showing the photographer and sky in the eyes of a small Jumping spider. The spider was upside down on a leaf. I could not pass this capture up.

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m139/gerbalhunter/Insects/Reflection.jpg

Original resized image...

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m139/gerbalhunter/Insects/JumperontheProwl.jpg




This lens is tack sharp on all three ends of the spectrum. If you are doubting, or skeptical to get this lens, you shouldn't worry, as it is all that, and then some.

I will also admit that no PP'ing was done to any of these captures. The need to edit, was just not needed.

Thats what makes a lens GREAT.

[HoldyourfireAl]

The following is a few shots of Marvel Comics Silver Surfer 14" statue by Bowen Designs shot using an XTi and the 60mm f2.8 macro.

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer%20action/c50267af.jpg

[HoldyourfireAl]

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer%20action/5e18e01a.jpg

[HoldyourfireAl]

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Silver%20Surfer%20action/ecb5f0ae.jpg

[HoldyourfireAl]

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Cyclops/cc716d62-1.jpg

[HoldyourfireAl]

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Wolverine%20museum/4cfc017c-1.jpg

[HoldyourfireAl]

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Nightcrawler/c6642917-1.jpg

[HoldyourfireAl]

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/Colossus%20painted/4842634e-1.jpg

[HoldyourfireAl]

http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk180/HoldyourfireAl/Statues/X-Men/3eccb3f9.jpg

[laxx]

Colossus is very cool. I need to break out my Masterpiece Transformers for a photo shoot. =T

[Dockland]

Unfortunately I haven't had time to shoot anything since I bought this lens in April, but now that my vacation started I've been trying it out and I'm mighty impressed.
It's so amazingly sharp, and very versatile!:)

Here are a few snaps from the first few days out with it:

Yamaha outboard


Fuel tank 'clip' (Suzuki)


Factory plate of an old aluminium boat


Old (70+ years) nautical chart


A sauna oven from the inside, I could only hold the camera still for about half a second before the heat became too intense.
The colours were really that saturated!
http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/1173/mg4163bw0.jpg

Above picture toned down a little


C&C is highly appreciated!:)


WOW. It looks just like a person

[BSBXTi]

Oh god wrong thread for me to have gazed onto tonight :D I may be getting this little jem real soon :)

[deci]

May appear a bit oversharp as the pic is meant for print...........
http://www.black-cat-gfx.co.uk/potn/katie-020potn.jpg

[jeanvanb]

Just picked one this week. One of my first handheld shots

[P1X4R]

great shots Al! here's a pic i took recently of our little favorite jester!

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh285/P1X4R_2008/TMP/IMG_6205.jpg

[swartz]

hi im a newb...just wondering if this lens will fit a xsi? i heard something about this lens not fitting a "Full size Sensor"?

[number six]

It'll fit an XSi fine. It's true that any EF-S lens won't fit a full-frame camera, but an XSi isn't full-frame.

-js

[steed77]

I just had the EF-S 60 out this weekend. Still are great lens, this lens and that 10-22 are going to keep me in the crop body for a long time.

little sample, almost no PP touching

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o101/Steed77/Flower1.jpg

[ceegee]

Here's our cat, enjoying the fall ...

[versedmb]

f/4...

http://brownphotography.smugmug.com/photos/391054122_MLpR2-L.jpg

[HoldyourfireAl]

ACROYEAR of the MICRONAUTS: sculpted & painted by HELDER

Taken with a Rebel XSi

http://holdyourfireal.smugmug.com/photos/398993722_QuG9y-X2.jpg

http://holdyourfireal.smugmug.com/photos/398993955_jvvDT-X2.jpg

http://holdyourfireal.smugmug.com/photos/398994470_sAbgV-X2.jpg

[HoldyourfireAl]

http://holdyourfireal.smugmug.com/photos/398994994_vCRMn-X2.jpg

http://holdyourfireal.smugmug.com/photos/398995961_KDjSS-X2.jpg

[ahendarman]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3203/2964614919_ab398e7a80_o.jpg

[kozmix]

A few from me, with a 20D:

http://fc65.deviantart.com/fs34/i/2008/289/2/a/Bita_by_kozmix.jpg

http://fc95.deviantart.com/fs36/i/2008/288/6/a/Roast_Chicken_by_kozmix.jpg

http://fc79.deviantart.com/fs37/i/2008/263/5/2/Ameijoas_a_Bulhao_Pato_by_kozmix.jpg

http://fc91.deviantart.com/fs37/i/2008/249/a/7/Iberian_Ibex_Mouth_by_kozmix.jpg

http://fc67.deviantart.com/fs36/i/2008/249/9/d/Giant_Leaf_Frog_by_kozmix.jpg

[JojoM]

Love this lens, here's one around my neighborhood.

http://i353.photobucket.com/albums/r365/jmagbitang/POTN/60mm.jpg

[Laserheart]

Love this lens, here's one around my neighborhood.
http://i.pbase.com/o3/51/295951/1/104582956.MT8zFYyd.IMG_8071.jpg

It seems your image is broken...

[JojoM]

It seems your image is broken...

It should be working now, thanks.

[swartz]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/boxpimp/20081122-IMG_6285.jpg

[xenoviper]

Im so getting this lens.... very nice picssssssssss!

[kozmix]

You're getting and i'm selling it =/

Upgrading from my old and trusty 20D, nothing against the lens =p

[origamione]

60mm f/2.8 macro USM or 85mm f/1.8 USM

I'm planning to get either one of the above for my 40D body, it'll be used mainly for food photography.

From what i've gathered thus far, the cost for both lenses are very similar, 60mm f/2.8 macro cost slightly more and is sharper. While it has less bokeh overall compared to 85mm f/1.8. And of course the plus point of 60mm is the macro.

Can someone care to share some experience?

[kozmix]

Hey, just get the 60, you won't get those nice closeups with the 85, the minimum focus distance is huge!

Take a look at my redbubble web on my sig, all the food shots were taken with the 60, 580 and a reflector.

[ceegee]

Here's a portrait of my dog taken this lunchtime, when we were out playing in the snow.

[hammer418]

Here's a portrait of my dog taken this lunchtime, when we were out playing in the snow.

That's a spectacular shot, ceegee ! Well done.

[ceegee]

That's a spectacular shot, ceegee ! Well done.

Thank you! This lens blows me away every time I put it on the camera.

[bakatari]

I just got this lens and I can say it is really a fun lens. I can see it being a fine portrait lens and then I have the versatility of macro. So super sharp and man, is it quiet. So far, it has really exceeded my expectations and I see it staying with me for a long, long time.

[Gipetto]

I didn't have a duck handy, but my computer was near when the box arrived, so, an obligatory first shot from the new (to me) lens:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3079/3153771545_70bbf5ffa5.jpg (http://flickr.com/photos/tehgipster/3153771545/sizes/l/)

[swartz]

xsi


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/boxpimp/20081018-IMG_5371.jpg

[gh patriot]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3248710712_37ef19d755.jpg




http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3243996763_fc18c1cb71.jpg





http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3243861299_08d6739e67.jpg





http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3483/3244627144_66ec2cf8af_b.jpg

[glenne79]

Looks like a wicked lens...
I'm considering either this or the sigma 70mm.
Then the is the canon 100 or sigma 105 ???
What do you guys recommend?

[jdlloyd67]

Just ordered this lens! It's going to be my wife's "Flower Lens". She loves to shoot pictures of flowers and it looks like this lens will be able to deliver exactly what she's after. ;)

[sancho1983]

I'm considering this now after finally admitting that the 100mm version is out of my budget!!

[71sbeetle]

I'm considering selling mine, I made the mistake to try out a 180mm L macro :p

[sancho1983]

Will you ship to UK? :)

[71sbeetle]

hmmm, I have shipped a couple lenses to the UK before ;)

[sth_]

Incredibly sharp lens, love it!

http://photos.qhe.de/static/IMG_4779-web.jpg (http://photos.qhe.de/static/IMG_4779.jpg)

http://photos.qhe.de/static/IMG_4720-web.jpg (http://photos.qhe.de/static/IMG_4720.jpg)

http://photos.qhe.de/static/IMG_3869-web.jpg (http://photos.qhe.de/static/IMG_3869.jpg)

http://photos.qhe.de/static/IMG_3969-web.jpg (http://photos.qhe.de/static/IMG_3969.jpg)

[jdlloyd67]

Incredibly sharp lens, love it!





Great series of shots! Can't wait to mount this on my 40D and see what it can do. :D

[jdlloyd67]

Got my EF-s 60 yesterday. Built myself one of those DIY Lightboxes and went to town. This lens is awesome!!! Here's a few shots from my first outing with it (well actually I was in my garage). :)

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/CitizensWatch.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/FossilWatch.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/DarthVaderLego.jpg

[pixel_junkie]

http://www.emilkara.com/Kali/Kali1.jpg

[ceegee]

Took mine to a free-flying butterfly exhibit.

[yankees2519]

I rented this lens along with the 17-40l today. I was hoping for the 100mm macro but they didnt have one, so i tried this. Im very happy with the results. Heres one completely untouched other than resize. If i could figure out how to post a 100% crop i would
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c34/Yankees2519/cats/60mm1.jpg
60mm f2.8 macro, 1/100 f4.5 handheld

[number six]

Wow. Beautiful kitty...

[Naturalist]

I cannot believe there are hardly any examples showing how great this lens is:

#1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3610/3377200383_20e5395116_o.jpg


#2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/3158815940_76e7f52321_o.jpg

#3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2998334726_89901bbf8c_o.jpg

[number six]

I cannot believe there are hardly any examples showing how great this lens is:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2998334726_89901bbf8c_o.jpg


Love it!

[ozziepuppy]

I rented this lens along with the 17-40l today. I was hoping for the 100mm macro but they didnt have one, so i tried this. Im very happy with the results. Heres one completely untouched other than resize. If i could figure out how to post a 100% crop i would
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c34/Yankees2519/cats/60mm1.jpg
60mm f2.8 macro, 1/100 f4.5 handheld

What an absolutely LOVELY cat with GORGEOUS coloring! >^..^<

[ozziepuppy]

Here's a portrait of my dog taken this lunchtime, when we were out playing in the snow.

Beautiful dog and great shot!

[jdlloyd67]

One from the weekend. This flower is about the size of a quarter.

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/MacroFlower1_small.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/AfricanIris_small.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/MacroFlower2_small.jpg

[fayenatic]

Is this lens good for food photography (inside restaurant)? since some restaurants are low-light conditions, how well/fast does this lens perform in low light?

thanks in advance

[mahoro]

Is this lens good for food photography (inside restaurant)? since some restaurants are low-light conditions, how well/fast does this lens perform in low light?

thanks in advance
You already know the spec, so this lens somehow struggle from Low-light condition, but 60mm is a good short MACRO to hand held.

[hairy_moth]

This thread is exactly why I joined this forum. I plan on upgrading from the 300D to the 50D in the next few weeks. From what I have read so far, without really good lenses, you cannot really exploit the capabilities of the 15MP because they are so tightly packed.

So I was debating on whether to get a EF 50mm f1.4 USM or the EF-S 60mm f/2.8.
From what I can see here, the 60mm performs very well as a short tele, but the macro capabilities are truly amazing.. I'm going with the 60mm.

[jdlloyd67]

I'm going with the 60mm.
You will NOT be disappointed!!!

[Naturalist]

Shot this flowering Dogwood today during lunch using the Rebel XTi and EF-S 60 f/2.8 Macro USM with available light. Shot at 1/350 and f/6.7

I love how danged SHARP this lens is, as well as its verstility, focal length, ease of use...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3463753079_49f2d48393_o.jpg

[LamontSanders]

Took this yesterday...I love this lens. The detail is ridiculous.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3462476253_0b7bd948cf_b.jpg

[antiskeptic87]

Just bought this lens and its absolutely amazing! Just wish I had my tripod with me when I took the following photos.. Oh well, it just means I have to go out AGAIN this weekend :P It's a hard life...


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3462576122_71147bf666.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3461756493_98f41d3ca2.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3565/3461750545_1703d54e44.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3606/3462565828_c4b6f7ec66.jpg

And my only pic taken using my tripod (self portrait at that!) -
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3458544796_41b0aaba8f.jpg

[ceegee]

Here's a shot of my dog in our back yard, taken with this lens. It makes a great "walkabout" on a crop camera.

[Laserheart]

Great lighting on that shot!

[jdlloyd67]

A couple from my wife using her new "Flower Lens"...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/SeaGrass_small.jpg

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/PeaceLily_small.jpg

[antiskeptic87]

This little guy was hanging around the front of our place this morning. Settings were f/4.0, 1/200, iso 100, handheld with 430ex

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3351/3518051248_65ca3dcc59.jpg

[Pupsocket]

I'm drooling... and I can't sleep: mine arrives tomorrow. I owned my first dslr (XSi) for exactly a week before pushing the "buy" button on the 60 macro.

I'll have to head on over to the macro forum to get my flash modded up for da bugs. :)

[DDWD10]

I'm almost set on trading up from my Nifty Fifty to this lens. Any thoughts?

[jdlloyd67]

I'm almost set on trading up from my Nifty Fifty to this lens. Any thoughts?
Do it and don't look back!!!

[DDWD10]

I notice you have both the 85mm f/1.8 and 60mm f/2.8 Macro. I'm torn between these two and they go for roughly the same price. What are your observations?

[ceegee]

I notice you have both the 85mm f/1.8 and 60mm f/2.8 Macro. I'm torn between these two and they go for roughly the same price. What are your observations?

The question wasn't directed to me, but as I also have both these lenses, I thought I'd weigh in! I love both of them, but if I could only keep one, it would be the 60 macro. There's just nothing I don't like about it; I would say it's close to being the "perfect" lens for a crop camera. Good focal length for general photography, sharp sharp sharp, terrific colour rendition, fast focusing, full macro capability, awesome portrait lens indoors and out, etc. etc. Where it really wins (for me) over the 85 is the minimum focusing distance. With the 60, you can really get up close. I do a lot of animal photography and often like to fill the frame with my subject. The 85 has a much longer MFD, which makes it a bit less versatile in this respect. The focal length of the 85 is also slightly odd (again, for me) on a crop camera, and then there's the question of the famous purple fringing which I find annoying sometimes. Don't get me wrong: I like the 85, it's produced some of my favourite shots of my kid, and there's "something" about human and animal portraits taken with the 85 that's really special. For versatility, however, the 60 macro wins. At least for me!

[jdlloyd67]

The question wasn't directed to me, but as I also have both these lenses, I thought I'd weigh in! I love both of them, but if I could only keep one, it would be the 60 macro. There's just nothing I don't like about it; I would say it's close to being the "perfect" lens for a crop camera. Good focal length for general photography, sharp sharp sharp, terrific colour rendition, fast focusing, full macro capability, awesome portrait lens indoors and out, etc. etc. Where it really wins (for me) over the 85 is the minimum focusing distance. With the 60, you can really get up close. I do a lot of animal photography and often like to fill the frame with my subject. The 85 has a much longer MFD, which makes it a bit less versatile in this respect. The focal length of the 85 is also slightly odd (again, for me) on a crop camera, and then there's the question of the famous purple fringing which I find annoying sometimes. Don't get me wrong: I like the 85, it's produced some of my favourite shots of my kid, and there's "something" about human and animal portraits taken with the 85 that's really special. For versatility, however, the 60 macro wins. At least for me!
I'd have to agree with CeeGee. If forced to give up one it'd be the 85mm first. I can get great portrait shots from this 60mm lens so I'd still have that covered and have the additional macro capability that this lens specializes in. It's a great lens and so is the 85mm, for that matter. I won't be parting with either anytime soon (unless I go full frame then regrettably the 60 will have to go).

[DDWD10]

I figured that the 60mm would be better simply because it's a much newer, digitally-optimized optical design and it's supposed to be one of Canon's sharpest lenses, even wide-open. Thanks for the input guys!

[grandadraymond]

This was took in the shop today needless to say i bought it
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/3531918300_2432cf6ce4_o.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

A testament to how sharp this lens can be...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/madison/2009/DVC2009_Madison_Watches_The_Bus_Arrive_1sm.jpg

My daughter after a long day at Disney.

[LamontSanders]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2388/3535023468_806750be7c.jpg

I really like this thing. I am thinking about moving to either a 150 or 180mm macro only because I need more distance. If you don't, there is absolutely no reason to upgrade. I just happen to like photographing things that could bite/sting me or just creep me out at that close.

[Pupsocket]

Had the lens a few days now, good for furry portraits. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2112/3535304686_541726f3fe_b.jpg

[deci]

One from today - Part of a series of around 50 to be taken wholly in a french style coffee shop/bistro -
http://www.black-cat-gfx.co.uk/potn/salpepp.jpg

[grandadraymond]

My first serious shot with my new lens i love it
http://www.lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Dandelion_Clock.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

My first serious shot with my new lens i love it
http://www.lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Dandelion_Clock.jpg
Very nice!!!

[grandadraymond]

Another one from me
http://www.lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Plectranthus.jpg

[hammer418]

When I purchased a 50D, it was the first lens i mounted on the camera.

366036

[antiskeptic87]

Some recents:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3555606286_2f8ea9f0f3.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3551231816_8f4ce1d870.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3551232396_b08a28d8f8.jpg

[RTatis]

f/4 1/200 ISO100
Logo on my computer mouse
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3555133199_ce4bfeaecf_b.jpg

[Styria]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2388/3535023468_806750be7c.jpg

I really like this thing. I am thinking about moving to either a 150 or 180mm macro only because I need more distance. If you don't, there is absolutely no reason to upgrade. I just happen to like photographing things that could bite/sting me or just creep me out at that close.

Nice bite/sting comment - that flower looks like it has a bee at the end of each stamen! I wonder if that helps protect real bees who come to visit?

[LamontSanders]

Thanks!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3564991552_6d2a5c873e_b.jpg

Here is one I recently took. I have decided it is time to move on and purchased a Tamron 180. It's a sad day for me. I am going to miss this lens. Anyway this is a butterfly that was hiding in some grass and I barely was able to keep it from flying away. I am glad I got the focusing right on it's eye. Enjoy!

[pixel_junkie]

Kinda sharp ...

http://www.emilkara.com/Flower.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

Kinda sharp ...

http://www.emilkara.com/Flower.jpg
Pixel_Junkie, that is a frickin' awesome shot! Sharp is an understatement. Nice work!!!

[pixel_junkie]

Thank you, sir. I used tripod though ...

[Leex70]

I'd have to agree with CeeGee. If forced to give up one it'd be the 85mm first. I can get great portrait shots from this 60mm lens so I'd still have that covered and have the additional macro capability that this lens specializes in. It's a great lens and so is the 85mm, for that matter. I won't be parting with either anytime soon (unless I go full frame then regrettably the 60 will have to go).

Guys, I hope someone reads this after you've discussed this a few weeks ago.
I am really really fighting with myself forcing a decision to make between the 60mm and 100mm macro.
As far as i understand you guys, the 60mm is more versatile than a 100mm?
The purpose for me is of course macro, but it would be nice if i can do great portraits too! I saw the girl below after a long day at disney's, and that looks really great. I.e, can i make that shot with a 100mm too?

Thanx for helping me out this decision in advance!

[grandadraymond]

More from me
http://www.lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Iris_Blue_Flag.jpg

http://www.lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Blue_Bells__.jpg

http://www.lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Meadow_Rue_%28Thalictrum_Aquilegifolium%29.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

Guys, I hope someone reads this after you've discussed this a few weeks ago.
I am really really fighting with myself forcing a decision to make between the 60mm and 100mm macro.
As far as i understand you guys, the 60mm is more versatile than a 100mm?
The purpose for me is of course macro, but it would be nice if i can do great portraits too! I saw the girl below after a long day at disney's, and that looks really great. I.e, can i make that shot with a 100mm too?

Thanx for helping me out this decision in advance!
Most everyone will tell you that the 100 mm will do portraits just fine. However on a cropped camera it will be a bit long. Also when considering your macro lens there's a basic comment that everyone uses...the 60mm is great for flowers but the 100mm is what you'll need for bugs. You just can shoot from farther back with the 100 and not scare the little buggers away. Food for though in your decision. Either way you go, you can't go wrong.

[Leex70]

Most everyone will tell you that the 100 mm will do portraits just fine. However on a cropped camera it will be a bit long. Also when considering your macro lens there's a basic comment that everyone uses...the 60mm is great for flowers but the 100mm is what you'll need for bugs. You just can shoot from farther back with the 100 and not scare the little buggers away. Food for though in your decision. Either way you go, you can't go wrong.


Well i own a 500d (1.6) and after shooting some bugs with my tammy 18 270, i think that may be it for a while. SO the 60mm i will mostly use inside the house, foir portraits and for stills (objects, water, skin, pets etc).
My guess is that the 60mm will also be a little more light sensitive too, so that helps with handheld shooting and faster shutterspeeds.
In my case i think i'll go for the 60mm, therefore i only have to kill the (fast)bugs first that i really want too shoot:lol:

Do you agree? (i mean, am i making the right decision?) It's not about the money, i just want a lens wich fits my needs.

Last question left for me is (since you own the lens) if i can make use of my 430EXII or even the internal flah?

[DDWD10]

I can't wait to get this lens! I just rid myself of my 28-135mm IS for $280 and I'm about to get $70 for my Nifty Fifty. I'm tempted to buy a new copy of the 60mm Macro since used copies sell for only $20-30 cheaper it seems...

[jdlloyd67]

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/PurpleFlower1_sm.jpg

[p360]

^ Awesome..!! Well done, Dave.

[Katiana]

Some eyes to add to the thread! Cliche and old, I know XD.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3324882021_52027dd6c7_o.jpg
From upper left corner, clockwise:
mom, dad, me, sister. I want to do this shot again with better lighting. We were in my room, which is in the basement with no natural light and a dinky little lamp.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3196/2770651101_47b3a6be3c_o.png
I had a face mask on. If you look, you can see my face on the very right side of the iris and my blue bed sheets and quilt on the lower bit of it. Fun stuff!

I love this lens!

[Leex70]

edited again pff

I made the move.. bought this lens.

Just to share what this lens is capable of in (my) first attempts...


http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/leex70/Macro/IMG_4283Large.jpg
look at the tiny tiny (2mm) bug in the 100% crop (i did'nt even know it was there untill i saw it on my screen later on)
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/leex70/Macro/IMG_4283100crop.jpg
Can someone tell me what this is???
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/leex70/Macro/IMG_4300Large.jpg
same bug
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/leex70/Macro/IMG_4311Large.jpg
and the 100% crop (this is a creapy fellow, it has sort of legs at the end of his nozzle...)
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/leex70/Macro/IMG_4311100crop.jpg
This i know (it is a "langpoot") in Dutch...
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/leex70/Macro/IMG_4319Large.jpg
And the 100% crop
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/leex70/Macro/IMG_4319100crop.jpg


As expected, the lens (for me) does a great job. I ended up choosing the 60 instead of the 100mm just because i like it to use as a portrait lens and other purposes. For a crop cam like mine the 60mm was the best choice.

All images are right out of the camera (JPG not RAW) and only cropped for youre judgement..

[jdlloyd67]

Ahoy Maties...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/TheBackyardagains_sm.jpg

[deci]

f2.8
http://www.black-cat-gfx.co.uk/dotstuff/pigeon001.jpg

[DDWD10]

I just snagged one on eBay for $330! Can't wait til I get it! :D

[jdlloyd67]

I just snagged one on eBay for $330! Can't wait til I get it! :D
You'll love it!!! It has only left my camera once since I got it and was back on pretty darn quick. :)

[jdlloyd67]

It's an excellent portrait lens too...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/MichelobLight.jpg

[Leex70]

Finally did some portraits with this lens.
I must say, it does a very good job!

These are all right out of the camera in JPEG

http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/leex70/People/IMG_4544Large.jpg
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/leex70/People/IMG_4513Large.jpg
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/leex70/People/IMG_4535Large.jpg
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/leex70/People/IMG_4496Large.jpg
http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu30/leex70/People/IMG_4562Large.jpg

[Depth]

Not one of my favorite pics but it does show the sharpness of the lens nicely.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3304/3634165841_a6ab1f454a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42504877@N00/3634165841/)

And another one.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2473/3635212630_42678034c4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42504877@N00/3635212630/)

[grandadraymond]

This lens is wow
http://www.lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Bee_in_a_Rose.jpg

[antiskeptic87]

Just wanted to share a few recent portraits I've taken with this lens:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2469/3606138925_8a526e62c6.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3352/3620404227_25eedd2b78.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3336/3621337678_58cb475a31.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3409/3606965044_7028d24943.jpg

and one new macro -
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2460/3610475532_7898833084.jpg

[derick]

the sharp len I have, but slow on dark.

[number six]

Looking through my archives, I found these from two years ago.

I didn't even see the critters until I looked at the shot on the monitor:

http://strappe.smugmug.com/photos/165361106_y5ye8-XL.jpg

Here they are up close:

http://strappe.smugmug.com/photos/165357032_UYau9-XL.jpg


Anyone remember Hot Lips Houlihan from M*A*S*H?

http://strappe.smugmug.com/photos/165361049_hx5yD-XL.jpg

[derick]

another one, love it.

[DDWD10]

For some reason my copy produces darker and more saturated shots wide open at all distances. Is this normal? It doesn't really bother me and its tack sharp, but does your copy exhibit this as well? Example:

http://i39.tinypic.com/ruodis.jpg

[K Cole]

Just got mine today. Really love the close up stuff. It is a whole other world.....

[DDWD10]

Wide open, only PP is color/vignette.

http://i39.tinypic.com/14ecsjl.jpg

[grandadraymond]

3 More
http://www.lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Hypericum_Forrest_s_Tutsan_.jpg
http://www.lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Barbed_Wire__.jpg

http://www.lancashirehobbies.co.uk/galleries/albums/userpics/10003/Orange_Rose.jpg

[sinjelam]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2660/3692725038_258f42cb0c_b.jpg

[DDWD10]

@ f/2.8

http://i26.tinypic.com/15myamb.jpg

[jdlloyd67]

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/misc/Wine-n-Fruit_Canon60_sm.jpg

I posted a very simliar image (different apple) in the Sigma 30mm lens image archive. I was comparing the Sigma lens to this lens for sharpness, color and detail. The Sigma did well but this Canon 60mm just has something real special about it. I love this lens!!!

[DDWD10]

This lens excels at handheld macros. It's easy to get right up to your subject with such a compact lens:

http://i28.tinypic.com/14bkgl.jpg

http://i32.tinypic.com/2ex0xn7.jpg

[HOBO_sm]

Anyone using this lens on a Rebel XTI?

[DDWD10]

I shot this today wide open. Astoundingly sharp and CA is virtually absent even in the bright highlights of the petals.

http://i28.tinypic.com/166aqmx.jpg

[antiskeptic87]

Anyone using this lens on a Rebel XTI?

Yep, sure am. I've posted some photos in this thread if you wanted samples.

[HOBO_sm]

Yep, sure am. I've posted some photos in this thread if you wanted samples.


After I posted the question from work I looked at the thread after I got home from work.

WOW

There are some great pictures here.

[antiskeptic87]

This lens NEVER ceases to amaze me!! I loooooove it for portraits, flowers, insects, food, anything!
Great lens and if you haven't got it already, its an awesome investment :)

A couple of newbies (these guys were maybe 5mm);

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2559/3692906749_4e71f240ac.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2486/3693711990_86d9961b42.jpg

[sinjelam]

:)Anyone using this lens on a Rebel XTI?

Yes i am using a rebel xti:):D

[sinjelam]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/3727993006_272c99af48_b.jpg

"You aint seen nothin till you walked a day in my shoes"
Day in the life of an all star series

[dsldub]

I find myself drooling over this lens now... some real good pictures here!!!

[deci]

Just a quick snapshot of my favourite beer (Hobgoblin) in a new speciality beer shop thats opened in town]http://www.black-cat-gfx.co.uk/dotstuff4/hobgoblin.jpg

[number six]

Just a quick snapshot of my favourite beer (Hobgoblin) in a new speciality beer shop thats opened in town]http://www.black-cat-gfx.co.uk/dotstuff4/hobgoblin.jpg

Do you ever see "Old Peculier" (yes that's the spelling) in your local shops? It's hard to find in the colonies...

-js

[HOBO_sm]

Are most of you using a tripod for the macro shots?

[jdlloyd67]

I should be but I haven't been using my tripod. To lazy to set it up. My macro shots would probably improve 10-fold if I did use my tripod.

[deci]

Do you ever see "Old Peculier" (yes that's the spelling) in your local shops? It's hard to find in the colonies...

-js


Theakston's? Can't move for it mate...... It's that common back here in civilisation that it's probably not a real specialty beer. Expat? Or did you discover it on holiday?

[number six]

Theakston's? Can't move for it mate...... It's that common back here in civilisation that it's probably not a real specialty beer. Expat? Or did you discover it on holiday?

It's the beer of choice of a character in a mystery series by a Brit author - Geez, can't remember her name now! Sigh, the memory is going...

[deci]

Geez, can't remember her name now!

There can't be that many women writers who even know it exists..... obviously a woman of great taste ;)

[number six]

OK, the brain cells work better now. The author is Martha Grimes, whose mysteries are titled with the names of pubs.

"The man with a load of mischief" is an example.

The character who drinks Old Peculier is named Melrose Plant.

-js

[jdlloyd67]

It's a rockin' portrait lens...

http://www.dldigitalimages.com/images/sierra/Sierra09_9.jpg

[hammer418]

It's a rockin' portrait lens...


Yes, indeed it is ! :D


http://hammer418.smugmug.com/photos/595072267_5n5gS-L.jpg

[gh patriot]

Yes, indeed it is ! :D


http://hammer418.smugmug.com/photos/595072267_5n5gS-L.jpg


That shot is AMAZING!!

[hammer418]

That shot is AMAZING!!

Thank you, sir ........ you're very kind.
Here's another from the same session.
The 50D (in my opinion) is a good match with this lens.


http://hammer418.smugmug.com/photos/595072255_pe3p4-L.jpg

[arisarnado]

i'm currently choosing between 50mm f/1.4 and this 60mm f/2.8 macro.
:)

but based on the pictures posted, i think i'll go for the 60mm f/2.8.
also, they said that the 60mm focused "slowly".
i wanted to know how "slow" this lens focuses... like 1 second focus?

thanks for the reply :)
great pictures, everyone! :)

[DDWD10]

The "slowness" is a function of the large range it has to scan through. For normal distances the AF is very snappy. I love this lens because it has remarkably sharp and consistent image quality across the aperture range. The 50/1.4 can't match that.

[sancho1983]

Have had this lens for a few hours now, it's amazing!!

This isn't a great shot, but it's straight from the camera, no adjustments have been made. I think it's pretty sharp!!

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu79/sancho_1983/IMG_7486.jpg

[arisarnado]

How long is this slowness? Like 1 second before it can properly focus? Sorry, I don't have an idea. :(

The "slowness" is a function of the large range it has to scan through. For normal distances the AF is very snappy. I love this lens because it has remarkably sharp and consistent image quality across the aperture range. The 50/1.4 can't match that.