Thanks Jeanluc,
I actually had one before and have used it here and there. It was a crazy story: So when the R5 was announced, I traded my two EOS R with the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro to Adorama with the hope of adding a little more to purchase the R5. I did that because I felt I had to let something go if I had to buy the R5, and since I only shoot Macro once in a while, it was the logical sacrifice. It took a while but I eventually got my R5. Then I discovered that I can focus stack with the R5. So I was mad at myself for trading in the Macro lens and was looking to find a good deal for another Macro. Unfortunately, the price had increased from $899 or so when I originally got it to $1299.
So when I came across a new one at the Navy Exchange for $1000, I jumped on it right as I was deploying. So I bought it in actually in January 2012, not November as I first thought and also ordered a third party tripod ring, but due to winter and being deployed, I never got to use it. I just did a test shot with my wristwatch to make sure it is working properly.
Now the RF version was announced, I did not anticipate the RF version will come out so soon. I was expecting the RF 35mm f/1.2 and RF 135mm f/1.8 first.
I initially thought I will not upgrade but the 1.4 magnification , the SA control plus the "modest price" convinced me that it is worth it. Hopefully I get to sell the EF for at least my purchase price.
Ok, this sounds like I am crying.....