My New "L"
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Started with 70-200 f/4 L IS, then got 400 f/5.6L no-IS, then got 180 f/3.5L no-IS 1:1 macro. I get more use out of the two primes. I shoot close-ups with that macro hand held, usually at high speed, often with a 1.4x TC II attached. It provides some comfort zone for the critter (eg cottonmouth or timber rattler) and for me! The blur of the 180 macro is worth the extra money and heaviness.
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Congratulations on the new addition!
My first "L" was somewhat underwhelming, nothing like yours. I bought a 100-400L used and it was a poor copy, not very sharp and required AFMA of -19 on the wide end and +11 on the other. I sold it and purchased a new 70-200 2.8 II followed shortly by a 35L. I've done some buying and selling of other L's along the way, but the 70-200 has a permanent home in my kit.
My first "L" was somewhat underwhelming, nothing like yours. I bought a 100-400L used and it was a poor copy, not very sharp and required AFMA of -19 on the wide end and +11 on the other. I sold it and purchased a new 70-200 2.8 II followed shortly by a 35L. I've done some buying and selling of other L's along the way, but the 70-200 has a permanent home in my kit.
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Joey said:
Hi Joey - thanks for your response. I have both crop and FF camera's and I would like a macro to fit my 5D. I have no problems with the 60mm macro, it is a fine lens and has produced some awesome pictures, but I don't see the need to keep both lenses when I would have one lens that will work with both cameras. I've attached one of my favorite pictures using the 60 macro. The exposure is a tad dark, but the butterfly had just hatched and was posing perfect on my daughter's finger for a hand held shot. It's amazing just how furry butterflies are.
-wes
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Greatland said:
Hi Greatland. Thanks for the advice and I do have a 70-200 F2.8 Mk II with the 1.4 extender III. That lens and teleconverter have been my go to combo for all of the sports shooting I do. It's perfect for little league baseball
Actually, I haven't found anything the 70-200 isn't perfect for!
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Beautiful pic, thanks for posting it!wsmith96 said:Joey said:
Hi Joey - thanks for your response. I have both crop and FF camera's and I would like a macro to fit my 5D. I have no problems with the 60mm macro, it is a fine lens and has produced some awesome pictures, but I don't see the need to keep both lenses when I would have one lens that will work with both cameras. I've attached one of my favorite pictures using the 60 macro. The exposure is a tad dark, but the butterfly had just hatched and was posing perfect on my daughter's finger for a hand held shot. It's amazing just how furry butterflies are.
-wes
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So awesome!
I got my first L lens the same day as you! Bought a refurbished 16-35 f/4L IS for my 6D. In love with the semi distorted ultra wide angle look. So far, so good.
I got my first L lens the same day as you! Bought a refurbished 16-35 f/4L IS for my 6D. In love with the semi distorted ultra wide angle look. So far, so good.
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wsmith96 said:Joey said:
Hi Joey - thanks for your response. I have both crop and FF camera's and I would like a macro to fit my 5D. I have no problems with the 60mm macro, it is a fine lens and has produced some awesome pictures, but I don't see the need to keep both lenses when I would have one lens that will work with both cameras. I've attached one of my favorite pictures using the 60 macro. The exposure is a tad dark, but the butterfly had just hatched and was posing perfect on my daughter's finger for a hand held shot. It's amazing just how furry butterflies are.
-wes
Do you know that you can use EF-S 60/2.8 Macro on your 5D with EF 12 II Extension Tube, or similar third party alternatives? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAr9FfFxlqo
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