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Canon EF-S 60/2.8 Macro
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Package Contents

EF, S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Overview

A thoroughly modern design that's optimized for select Canon EOS digital SLRs. Its angle of view is equivalent to a 96mm lens on a 35mm camera, with a floating optical system that can focus down to full life-size (1:1) magnification. Inner focusing, driven by a silent and powerful ring-type USM, means the lens' overall length never changes during focus. This lens is a wonderful multi-purpose lens that's equally at home shooting macro shots, portraits or available-light photos. Like all Canon EF-S Lenses, its use is restricted to the EOS 20D, EOS Digital Rebel and EOS Digital Rebel XT cameras (as of February 2005).

Features

  • True flat-field macro lens
  • 4-Inch working distance from FOL to Suject at 1x
  • Circular aperature design

Specifications

Max. Diameter x Length, Weight 2.9" x 2.8", 11.8 oz. / 73 x 69.8mm, 335g (lens only)
Lens Construction 12 elements in 8 groups
Focus Adjustment Manual
Diagonal Angle of View 25�
Focal Length & Maximum Aperture 60mm 1:2.8
Filter Size 52mm
Closest Focusing Distance 0.2m /0.65 ft.

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5.0 out of 5 stars  Great macro lens!
Ease of Use: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Features: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Value: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Marcy
Expertise: Amateur
Posted: January 19, 2009

Review:
This lens is a dream to use! It's lighter and easier to handle than the 100mm lens. For the price, it delivers precise details you would normally expect to see in much more expensive lenses. You can capture the tiniest hairs on an insect's legs or the delicate fuzz on a flower stem. It's like entering the world through a bug's eyes. The auto-focus works well, but it will sometimes shift to clarify various parts of your subject based on your positioning.

Problems I've encountered:
Very few problems, mostly related to the AF learning curve. The AF will change its focus based on where you're aiming the camera, which might be frustrating if you're trying to capture a great shot before the subject flies off to another location.

Previous equivalent item owned:
I'm new to macro. I have also tried the 100mm Canon lens. Both are great, but the larger lens is significantly heavier and therefore more challenging to use when held manually.
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