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BrewsterPilot
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Apr 18, 2008 17:56 |  #1

Hi!
I'm having a terrible time deciding on my next prime.
I've pretty much narrowed it down to the Canon 100mm f/2 (Non-macro) or the EF-s 60mm Macro, but choosing which one is a pain.
Several things speak for the 60mm, it has a more suitable focal length, the possibility of shooting macro, and it's probably sharper too.
The 100mm is also very tempting though, with a wider aperture & faster focusing.
I'm not planning on going full frame, so that's no issue. Also as I'm not that much of a portrait-shooter, the longer focal length doesn't do that much harm. Oh well....:lol:
Which one would you get, and why?

Thanks for the input!
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Apr 18, 2008 17:57 |  #2

If your lens lineup in your sig is accurate....60mm Macro.

First it does macro, second it is insanely sharp, third it brings you a FL you have nothing near.


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Apr 18, 2008 18:16 |  #3

Grentz wrote in post #5357913 (external link)
If your lens lineup in your sig is accurate....60mm Macro.

First it does macro, second it is insanely sharp, third it brings you a FL you have nothing near.

I totally agree. The 60mm is a great lens and will be a great addition to your collection.


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