I just bought that lens, but not the L series one, just the regular one. I have only had it for a day or two, but am so far really happy with it, It's quiet and quick and seems sharp to focus. Here's a shot from the first day...
I have a Sigma 105mm f2.8 which I currently use on my Canon 7D. I have four lenses in total but use this one more than half the time, but that says as much about my taste in photography as anything else. Overall I'm very happy with it but I've used any other macro lens
These aren't close to the best I've taken - I'm waiting for the spring to get some more light - but in the 100 dark days of my project so far these are a couple I used the macro lens for and I have no others anywhere I can post links to. They're a bit grainy with the low December light and ISO:
I can only recommend macro photography. I don't think I will ever tire of it
I am also planning to buy this lens in the near future. I have a question though. Reviews say they are a very good macro AND portrait lens. That's a double deal for me, but how does that work? Sorry if this question is ignorant but i don't think people like to get pictures of the tip of their nose. Haha. I do understand it's probably got to do with the distance you are at, but do you have to stand really really far to get a full body portrait?
I have a the Canon 100mm f2.8 non-L lens and it's an awful lot of fun to have. If you're after a small macro lens, I love my little Tokina 35mm f/2.8. It's a tad noisy & not as refined as the Canon (like all Tokis, it's built like a tank), but it can focus down to 14cm & is just so 'chuck in your camera bag'-able.
If it's any use to you, here are the test shots I took when I first got it. Most are SOOC: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjw4TfNX
I have the 100mm macro 2.8 lens and I love it, it's rarely off my camera (non L version sadly!).
These were taken a few days ago ....
Almost every single photo in my 365 has been taken with my macro lens .... It's fast, quiet, sharp. The AF hunts a bit when the focal point is too small but then I switch to manual focus.
It's a great portrait lens too but you need distance from your subject, like the peacock showing on my homepage.
@neda I don't really shoot many portraits, but here is one shot with the Toki 35mm:
If it helps, here are all my Toki 35mm shots on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/humphreyhippo/tags/tokinaatxm35prodx35mmf28macro/
I should note, whilst I adore the Toki, it is neither quick nor quiet, especially compared to a USM. It's not a lens I would take to shoot at a party/wedding for example, but in other scenarios, it is quite fab (particularly for the price).
Here's one taken with the Canon 100mm f/2.8 non-L:
i'm a point and shoot user but a friend of mine (DSLR user) use reverse kitlens for his macro... also i own a DIY macro lens (64mm magnifying lens) that fit to 58mm.. sometimes my friend borrow it from me...
I have the Nikon 105mm f2.8. I really like it. Enough zoom for certain fairly far away things, plus macro. Probably fairly equivalent to the Canon model.
These little berries were around 1mm in diameter.
This was a spider's web with dew on it in the rosemary plants in my front yard.
And this one. Christmas tree lights made purposely out of focus.
@neda I only got my lens 2 days ago, so no people photos posted on 365 yet. I did take a few shots of my son, and I must say I was really pleased with it. The only thing is, you need to be a reasonable distance from your subject. If I use it for a portrait soon, I will tag you, so you can see it. I really love it though. It's loads of fun.
I have the Sony E-mount 30mm f/3.5 macro lens for my Sony NEX-C3 (mirrorless interchangeable lens camera). I've been able to take shots like these with it.
@regiehiguit Well done on your DIY! I've read about the DIY magnifying lenses but never seen actual results.
@humphreyhippo quick and quiet! why are those always things that are also important to me :(! I have the cheap 50mm for my canon, and while I adore the $50 price tag it had (I think it's up near $100 now?), with how slow it is to focus it drives me nuts!
@stuckinoz Thank you, I do look forward to seeing some results :)
@neda for now im using Point and Shoot camera and in not possible for me to use macro lens... the only thing i can use is a Raynox DCR 250 or a close up filter.. but as of now i can afford that so i search for a way to have a macro lens.. right now im using 62mm and 58mm magnifying glass...my DIY is good but not as clear using Ranynox... a friend of mine also use manual lens from an old camera..
another sample using magnifying lens
.9cm insect i dont know the name ^_^
@neda Ah yes the 50mm. One of my reasons for looking at the Toki was my frustration with its minimum focusing distance. I would say the Tokina 35mm is probably faster & quieter than the 50mm, but not by too big a margin. The Toki also tends to hunt in low light. For anyone who is looking for a cheap 1:1 macro with lovely bokeh, which doubles as pretty nifty walkaround prime lens on a crop sensor, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Tokina 35mm. For more serious macro, the Canon 100mm is definitely the way to go.
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These aren't close to the best I've taken - I'm waiting for the spring to get some more light - but in the 100 dark days of my project so far these are a couple I used the macro lens for and I have no others anywhere I can post links to. They're a bit grainy with the low December light and ISO:
I can only recommend macro photography. I don't think I will ever tire of it
I also LOVE my wide angle because it makes most things look a little more awesome.
If it's any use to you, here are the test shots I took when I first got it. Most are SOOC: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjw4TfNX
These were taken a few days ago ....
Almost every single photo in my 365 has been taken with my macro lens .... It's fast, quiet, sharp. The AF hunts a bit when the focal point is too small but then I switch to manual focus.
It's a great portrait lens too but you need distance from your subject, like the peacock showing on my homepage.
If it helps, here are all my Toki 35mm shots on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/humphreyhippo/tags/tokinaatxm35prodx35mmf28macro/
I should note, whilst I adore the Toki, it is neither quick nor quiet, especially compared to a USM. It's not a lens I would take to shoot at a party/wedding for example, but in other scenarios, it is quite fab (particularly for the price).
Here's one taken with the Canon 100mm f/2.8 non-L:
here my sample of my shot using magnifying lens..
1/2 inch flower
1.5 cm butterfly
other shot
little ants..
These little berries were around 1mm in diameter.
This was a spider's web with dew on it in the rosemary plants in my front yard.
And this one. Christmas tree lights made purposely out of focus.
Its a really versatile lens!
and this one of the ape, again from high up and far away
Tiny water droplets...
Dragon fruit...
Center of a daisy...
@humphreyhippo quick and quiet! why are those always things that are also important to me :(! I have the cheap 50mm for my canon, and while I adore the $50 price tag it had (I think it's up near $100 now?), with how slow it is to focus it drives me nuts!
@stuckinoz Thank you, I do look forward to seeing some results :)
another sample using magnifying lens
.9cm insect i dont know the name ^_^