100mm Macro 2.8L

zaathrus · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

It's here. Got a call from my local shop - only one in and did I want it...

Will obviously take photos with it(!) but as it's vile outside...

@f2.8

@ f11

Both taken as jpeg, no sharpening only - resized for web. 40D used, tripod mounted. No pixel level crops yet - trying to get the house straight for visitors!

<edit to add a quick & dirty 1:1 crop - 5DII f2.8, sharpness 3 in DPP no other PP. What a dirty box...>

http://www.flickr.com/photos/zaathra...7622251805471/

butugly · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

Hi lend it to me for a week or 2 and i'll see if its any good,wouldnt want you to be dissapointed

zaathrus · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

ROFL!!! It's SWMBO's birthday present!

(cunning eh!)

butugly · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

you wont like having to push that IS switch just send it over til i've broke it in for you.so its a nice smooth "click"

zaathrus · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

Just added a 1:1 crop - edited the first post.

_aravena · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

How's the IS? Is it worth it compared to the original 100? Someone else posted a review but of bokeh and nothing actually useful.

zaathrus · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

IS is brilliant - from just mucking around. I don't really have time to do any exhaustive testing (unfortunately) but IMO, it is definitely worth the £££. 3 position focus limiter Full/0.5m - infinity/0.3m-0.5m. AF works best using the limiter (inside, dim light, 40D) but is quick enough (again not exhaustive testing).

All the photos taken with it so far have been with AF - I don't anticipate any problems with it!

lsman · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

I think the last 100 macro is already very good...

but $$$ for a L...

zaathrus · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

£820! (it does come with a "very nice" bag and a hood...)

butugly · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

"from just mucking around" Quote,dont spoil our lens before you send it to me

zaathrus · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by butugly

"from just mucking around" Quote,dont spoil our lens before you send it to me

lol, a sense of humour is good! Tell you what, I'll could be persuaded to let you have it for, say £950 ex VAT...

seriously, it is a nice bit of kit!

Madweasel · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

Good to see it's already becoming available and it looks a cracker. The only thing for me is that my 100mm macro seems excellent, so I can't see why I should spend double the amount for an improvement on that. I'm saving for the MP-E65mm instead.

Good luck with your new lens!

nicksan · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

How is the AF speed on it compared to non-macro USM lenses?

Samina · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

You lucky bugger...Have fun with it!

ddong · 15th of September 2009 (Tue)

IQ side, original 100mm Macro = the new 2.8L or 2.8L is better than the original one?

I don't care much about the IS, since I use tripod all the time. Just like to know if the new L really worth the double price.

15th of September 2009 (Tue)	#1
zaathrus Pole Dancin' Hamster Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 914 IMAGE EDITING OK	100mm Macro 2.8L It's here. Got a call from my local shop - only one in and did I want it... Will obviously take photos with it(!) but as it's vile outside... @f2.8 @ f11 Both taken as jpeg, no sharpening only - resized for web. 40D used, tripod mounted. No pixel level crops yet - trying to get the house straight for visitors! <edit to add a quick & dirty 1:1 crop - 5DII f2.8, sharpness 3 in DPP no other PP. What a dirty box...> http://www.flickr.com/photos/zaathra...7622251805471/ __________________ Joined the cult of the HAMSTTR Flickr Our Zenfolio Last edited by zaathrus : 15th of September 2009 (Tue) at 09:12. Reason: add bit more.

15th of September 2009 (Tue)	#2
butugly Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: chelmsford,essex.UK Posts: 621 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 100mm Macro 2.8L Hi lend it to me for a week or 2 and i'll see if its any good,wouldnt want you to be dissapointed

15th of September 2009 (Tue)	#3
zaathrus Pole Dancin' Hamster Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 914 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 100mm Macro 2.8L ROFL!!! It's SWMBO's birthday present! (cunning eh!) __________________ Joined the cult of the HAMSTTR Flickr Our Zenfolio

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butugly Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: chelmsford,essex.UK Posts: 621 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 100mm Macro 2.8L you wont like having to push that IS switch just send it over til i've broke it in for you.so its a nice smooth "click"

15th of September 2009 (Tue)	#5
zaathrus Pole Dancin' Hamster Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 914 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 100mm Macro 2.8L Just added a 1:1 crop - edited the first post. __________________ Joined the cult of the HAMSTTR Flickr Our Zenfolio

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_aravena isn't this answer a stickie yet? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Back in the 757 Posts: 12,375 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 100mm Macro 2.8L How's the IS? Is it worth it compared to the original 100? Someone else posted a review but of bokeh and nothing actually useful. __________________ POTN CRUMPLER MAN!!! My Site ~ Gear List ~ Bag Reviews

15th of September 2009 (Tue)	#7
zaathrus Pole Dancin' Hamster Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 914 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 100mm Macro 2.8L IS is brilliant - from just mucking around. I don't really have time to do any exhaustive testing (unfortunately) but IMO, it is definitely worth the £££. 3 position focus limiter Full/0.5m - infinity/0.3m-0.5m. AF works best using the limiter (inside, dim light, 40D) but is quick enough (again not exhaustive testing). All the photos taken with it so far have been with AF - I don't anticipate any problems with it! __________________ Joined the cult of the HAMSTTR Flickr Our Zenfolio

15th of September 2009 (Tue)	#8
lsman Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 56	Re: 100mm Macro 2.8L I think the last 100 macro is already very good... but $$$ for a L...

15th of September 2009 (Tue)	#9
zaathrus Pole Dancin' Hamster Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 914 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 100mm Macro 2.8L £820! (it does come with a "very nice" bag and a hood...) __________________ Joined the cult of the HAMSTTR Flickr Our Zenfolio

15th of September 2009 (Tue)	#10
butugly Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: chelmsford,essex.UK Posts: 621 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 100mm Macro 2.8L "from just mucking around" Quote,dont spoil our lens before you send it to me

15th of September 2009 (Tue)	#12
Madweasel Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fareham, UK Posts: 5,824	Re: 100mm Macro 2.8L Good to see it's already becoming available and it looks a cracker. The only thing for me is that my 100mm macro seems excellent, so I can't see why I should spend double the amount for an improvement on that. I'm saving for the MP-E65mm instead. Good luck with your new lens! __________________ Mark. Gear List

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Samina Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom Posts: 173 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: 100mm Macro 2.8L You lucky bugger...Have fun with it! __________________ Canon 450d 100mm 2.8L

15th of September 2009 (Tue)	#15
ddong Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 405	Re: 100mm Macro 2.8L IQ side, original 100mm Macro = the new 2.8L or 2.8L is better than the original one? I don't care much about the IS, since I use tripod all the time. Just like to know if the new L really worth the double price. __________________ Flickr

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