60 vs 100

[jacob]

I am looking to get a macro lens, whats the diffs between the 60mm macro and the 100mm macro? Are there slight optical differences? Thanks

[Sean-Mcr]

The biggest difference for me is that if you ever go full frame you'll have to sell the 60mm.

[csnudelman]

Same cost, hah? Makes the decission difficult. I decided to go with the 100mm. I was going to get the 50mm or 60mm but when I decided to get the 135L f/2 instead of the 70-200L f/4 I figured the 100mm would fill a void between the 135L and my 24-70L. Also, not knowing what may be coming down the pike in cameras the next few years I want a lens that will fit a full size sensor.

[weemannie]

A few people on the forum have the 60mm EF-S I believe. They may be able to give you more info on the quality of it. The 100mm Macro is well known as a really high quality lens.

Apart from what has already been said, the 100mm will give you a greater working distance. If you like photographing creepy-crawlies, then that will be a big advantage.

[gasrocks]

Biggest diff. I can think of is the 100 will be so much easier to sell later. (which gives me a idea of it's "overall" value.)

[mdr]

100mm and 60mm macro same price? Don't think so. Pick up a mint second hand 100mm f2.8 USM and you'll save yourself some money. I recently bought a mint, boxed one on eBay, costing me about £230 net once I sold the included polariser. Then I sold my non USM one for more than £250. Crazy.

[csnudelman]

100mm and 60mm macro same price? Don't think so. Pick up a mint second hand 100mm f2.8 USM and you'll save yourself some money. I recently bought a mint, boxed one on eBay, costing me about £230 net once I sold the included polariser. Then I sold my non USM one for more than £250. Crazy.

Yes, is so, Adorama and B&H both sell the two lenses for $449.95 each. I don't just make stuff up.
:rolleyes:

[tim]

60mm is too short IMHO. The 100mm also makes a great portrait lens.

[jacob]

I think im going to get the Sigma 105 macro. Im tight on money :( I can get the 60mm for 360 though (I get the net price cus I work in a camera shop). But for 250-300 for the 105 on ebay, I can't beat that.