Comments on: A Practical Review of the Canon 100mm f/2.8L Macro Lens

By: Blake

Blake — Fri, 24 May 2024 04:24:16 +0000

I add a Raynox lens to my Canon macro. It gets me in even closer, though the depth is field is tiny.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Thu, 24 May 2018 22:18:00 +0000

In reply to wsnell. I have never used an extension tube so can't comment as to its effectiveness. Thanks for the suggestion.

By: wsnell

wsnell — Thu, 24 May 2018 19:19:00 +0000

In reply to Stacey. Perhaps an extension tube would work to reduce the minimum distance needed. They are quite inexpensive.

By: Stacey

Stacey — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 07:26:00 +0000

In reply to Mark Stanley-Adams. With the really shallow DOF I struggle to get sharp shots handholding my kit personally and I have seen some good reviews that say the image quality on the non IS lens is pretty much the same. So that could be a more affordable option.

By: Mark Stanley-Adams

Mark Stanley-Adams — Sat, 24 Feb 2018 17:23:00 +0000

It’s also worth noting that this lens offers virtually 0% distortion.. it’s a stunning piece of kit if you can afford it. Some might be tempted by the considerably-less-expensive non-stabilsed model, which is fine if you’re doing tripod work. Optically it’s almost identical. If you’re handholding, the I.S. is worth the extra (imho).

By: Lynn Liebers

Lynn Liebers — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 14:23:00 +0000

In reply to Stacey. Thanks!

By: miker33

miker33 — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:49:00 +0000

In reply to waynewerner.

Really though, that’s not wanting to be physically closer, that’s wanting more magnification. This lens, like just about every other macro except the 65mm 5x Stacey mentioned, maxes out at 1:1.
If you want more magnification, get that lens, or as you say, extension tubes for a tenth of the price. 🙂

By: waynewerner

waynewerner — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:41:00 +0000

In reply to miker33.

If you haven’t wanted to get closer then you’ve never been photographing insects or spiders 🙂

I use some extension tubes with my 35mm f/2.8 on a Canon t5 and I get done pretty decent results, especially after I got a ring light

By: Andres Goyburu

Andres Goyburu — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 13:05:00 +0000

In reply to Stacey. OK. Thanks

By: Stacey

Stacey — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:10:00 +0000

In reply to Lynn Liebers. Sorry I couldn't help further, but I have only ever shot Canon :) Good luck!