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# Which one just out out of interest?
A macro is something that has long been on the shopping list, I have never seem to get round to actually getting
(I helped save b3ta! Jahled Three shades of black, Sat 8 Aug 2009, 21:57, archived)
# I have the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
In my opinion, it is the most difficult lens to get used to. But once you get the hang of it, it produces great shots.
www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EF-100mm-f-2.8-USM-Macro-Lens-Review.aspx
(I helped save b3ta! mediocre ha ha ha, you're reading this, Sat 8 Aug 2009, 22:02, archived)
# Hehehe
$480 new, $780 used
(I helped save b3ta! mediocre ha ha ha, you're reading this, Sat 8 Aug 2009, 22:03, archived)
# Ah cool, that site is quite accurate for his reviews IMO
might just take the plunge with this, I tried the 180mm f/3.5 and realized it was simply impossible without a tripod. 2.8 seems nice and tight as well for something that price; sharp handheld?
(I helped save b3ta! Jahled Three shades of black, Sat 8 Aug 2009, 22:11, archived)
# Quite sharp. It's even a great lens for portraits, if I have to believe some of my friends who use it more often.

But DoF is so shallow, a mere heartbeat could bring you into the fuzzy spheres.
I did all mine without my tripod, but I have no doubt it would be better to use it in most cases.
(I helped save b3ta! mediocre ha ha ha, you're reading this, Sat 8 Aug 2009, 22:18, archived)
# Thanks mate :)
I think I will give this a go, seems quite affordable
(I helped save b3ta! Jahled Three shades of black, Sat 8 Aug 2009, 22:31, archived)
# Yeah, mine was an 'impulse buy' too

Friend phoned me at work that they were going to the shop right then, and if I also wanted one, I'd better decide in the next ten minutes ;-)
(I helped save b3ta! mediocre ha ha ha, you're reading this, Sat 8 Aug 2009, 22:35, archived)