A New 50 Coming Soon? [CR1]

[Marsu42]

My 100LIS macro is a little sharper than my non L was. The zoom ring on the L is a lot smoother and better geared. For macro work, this is essential. [...] The colours and contrast I'm seeing from the L lens are a lot better too. [...] The colours and contrast I'm seeing from the L lens are a lot better too.

Probably all true, but they are both very good macro lenses, and considering the price the rule of diminishing returns applies... but recently the price of the L has gone down, so it's worth the price difference by now unless it's a cheaper, used non-L.

When I shoot ring shots, wide open at f2.8 it's amazing.

Indeed, but who wants to shoot 1:1 macro at f2.8? At least I don't, that's why I keep using my 60d for some macros as it has a deeper dof (plus more working distance) than the 6d and the L is very good on both cameras. The f2.8 of the L is nice for dual use as a portrait lens though. But all ot, this used to be a 50mm thread :-o

 

[Sella174]

... 'cos I have a disease involving long faces, tails and four hoofs

You too?