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Canon - EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.9
Rating breakdown 31 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens - Black
Posted by: Xaphans_Inferno
from Connecticut
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great lens. Nice sharp crisp pictures. No stabilizer is a pain and it doesnt have the built in ring light like some other models. Takes really nice portraits and ok for macro. High quality build as well. Feels nice and solid.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Konala
from Puyallup,WA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I know there are more expensive Macro lenses but for the price and if you are willing to work around a few limitations this is a remarkable lens for its cost.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: PDXshooter
from Portland, OR
Verified Purchase:Yes
This is a very well built lens with excellent optical clarity and resolution. I did test shots with a 50 mm canon prime lens and with two canon zoom lenses which I set at 60mm. I had been satisfied with my other lenses, but in comparing shots I found the images on this macro lens to be sharper. And only a macro can get you in as close as this lens. It does take a bit longer to auto focus and it makes a little bit of noise while doing so but not planning on using for video.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing lens!
on October 5, 2010
Posted by: Richard8971
from Tucson, AZ
My wife and I own 2. We have been using
them for about 6 months and it is quickly becoming our favorite lens to use.
them for about 6 months and it is quickly becoming our favorite lens to use.
For an EF-S lens, this thing is amazingly sharp. I have used it on my XTi, T1i and 40D and it makes use of each and every pixel your camera can squeeze out! I shoot mainly wildlife but macro photography is quickly replacing that. I would have to say it is near "L" quality, if not "L" class quality. Truly a hidden gem in the Canon lens lineup. If you get this lens you will not be disappointed!!!
My only regret is that it does not have IS, but for the quality of images you get, you can overlook that very quickly. It is fast and very easy to use. I like how you can adjust the focus even when it is in AF mode.
This lens brings home the belief that glass is better than camera body. My 40D and Xti both have 10.1 megapixel sensors and let me tell you, this lens is AMAZING!!! You just cannot believe the detail and sharpness that it gives your photos. You will soon forget about upgrading your camera body because you think you need more detail in your photos. Try this lens first!!! A must have for any photographer!
Pros: super sharp photos, brings out detail that you didn't know was poss., lightweight easy to carry and use., amazing photos for a great price. hidden lens gem!
Cons: no is
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent for close up photography
on January 13, 2010
Posted by: ek64
from San Pablo, Ca
I bought this lense to take close up pictures of flowers and nature. This lense provides excellent pictures of flowers that are clear with a blurred background thus making flowers stand out. However, there is one issue everyone needs to know about this lense and the optional close up 250D or 500D screw on lense. When you are attaching the optional 250D or 500D lense, you have to be extremely careful. The optional close up lense is made of metal, and the camera lense threads are plastic. If you are not careful when screwing on the optional lense, you can strip the plastic threads on the camera lense.
Pros: Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastic lens
on April 1, 2010
Posted by: Masmel2
from Brooklyn, NY
This lens is Fantastic. I always admired the little strands of baby's breath which are added to roses but never thought much about. I always thought they were for decorating purposes until I began taking pictures of a rose I received. I couldn't believe my eyes, the baby's breath actually has petals, stamen and pollen. I also began taking pictures of a spring lily I bought, just for taking shots and the inside view is fantastic, a nature lover's dream. This lens is worth the cost and more.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
High quality, cheaper price
on July 11, 2013
Posted by: daultoninw
from Houston, TX
I bought this lens yesterday for my t5i and I was skeptical at first. I have never bought a macro lens before and I wasn't really sure what to expect. After playing around with it for a while and taking multiple test shots, I started to get a hang of it. The 1:1 shots are incredibly crisp and sharp and I was genuinely surprised at how detailed they were. Normally to get a shot like that I would have had to do some cropping in post, but now I don't have to. The lens also functions well as a regular prime lens too. The autofocus is exceptionally fast, probably the fastest that I own. My only complaint is that sometimes the AF is a little slow if you are up close. What I mean by that, is that the lens zooms in then out, and then steps into focus.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, extremely fast on non closeup subjects
Cons: af can be slow at times
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
So Much Fun
on November 16, 2008
Posted by: minus20
from Seattle USA
It's my first macro lens and I've been having lots of fun with it. I'm very happy with the sharp images. Ants toiling up and down the path to a food source. Small wasps devouring scraps of flank steak at a cook out. And the flowers. WOW! It's also versatile.It's great for portraits although I had to get too close to my subject for my comfort. I do love it though, it's actually a very sharp, very fast lens so a good deal for the money.
Pros: Super-sharp images, good value
I would recommend this to a friend!
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