Advice needed
Am about to jet off on another 6 week + stint overseas and want to purchase a new Canon macro from Duty Free.
Am tossing up between a 60mm and a 100mm.
If any of you own either one of these lenses could you please post a shot in this journal with the lens details so that I can do a comparison.
Bit of free advertising for yourself in the process !!!
Any help would be more than appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Hugsss
Varinia x
woof
i don’t have any of those lens but check out this site, it’s great… www.dpreview.com
Globalphotos replied
Thanks for that, I have read all the reviews but in my opinion it’s good to see different shots to really see the capability of a lens :-))
Kelly J
Sorry varina, with me naming Gherkins, cucumbers, pickles etc, Im afraid you wont want my adice.. Suffice to say I only have a point and shoot :))) Best of luck and hope you have a wonderful trip :)))
Globalphotos replied
rofl…........advise or not, you just cracked me up, thanks Kelly, will be flying out next week, should be fun :D
Kelly J
Happy to bring a smile to someones face at my expense lol.. im used to making a twit out of myself!! LOL… Where are you off too? Somewhere exotic?
Globalphotos replied
LOL …........ am off to the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Saipan, Rota, Tinian, Cairns & Sydney, diving etc etc. Might take a snap or 2 :D
Kelly J
Okay, atlas required here!! I know where the last two are though :))) Fabby, have a wonderful time! My brother has all sorts of lenses but I dont remember if he has a canon or a Nikon? But he may be able to help you – im sure he wont mind a bmail if he isnt on your watchlist or vice/versa.. Michael bermingham is him, he may be able to help you :))
Globalphotos replied
Ahh thanks Kelly, will ask him. LOL @ atlas…........make a right angle from Tokyo and Manila in the ocean and that’s where I’ll be. Deepest part of the ocean in the world :))
roybarry
Scrap the rubbish and buy Nikon….......
Globalphotos replied
Nikon, hmmm what’s that????
Lesley Williamson
Hey,
I’ve got a Canon 100mm 1:2.8. Gets in pretty close but can also be good for wider shots, throwing the background out. Green Feather
Hope this helps!
Lesley :)
Globalphotos replied
Hi Lesley, great shot !!! Just what I was looking for, thanks so much :-))
roybarry
Tee hee!!
Have a good time, friend-bring back lots of sublime Art.
Globalphotos replied
LOL you just want a smack for that last comment huh?? Rhetorical question btw :P Thanks Roy, will try !!
Mugsy
Varinia…keep a lookout for Douglas MacArthur. He said he would return. If you meet him,don’t believe everything he says.LOL
Have an awesome trip!
Globalphotos replied
LMAO
——he might scare me to death after all those years !!Thanks so much :-))
Fremme
I’d personally go for the 100 being that i’ve tried it but couldn’t afford it and therefore got the Sigma instead. never tried the 60 but heard from owners they wish they had the 100
Globalphotos replied
Ahhh thanks so much, the 100mm may be he one then :-))
Kevin Kroeker
100mm… Had it and I Loved it :)
Globalphotos replied
Thanks Kevin, sounds promising !!
Daniel J. McCa...
Used the Canon 100mm for this shot:
I’ve been very happy with the lens.
Have a Great trip, looking forward to the pics!
Globalphotos replied
Great shot, though all yours are !! 100mm may well win out I feel :
)) Thanks so much :))Steve Taylor
I think you know that I own the 100mm. They would both give detailed macro shots. The 100 will give you more working room .(You dont have to be as close to your subject). I think the 60 can only be used on a cropped sensor .I’m sure your close to getting the full frame 5d mkll.
One advantage I could see with the 60 is less weight and size for travel. I would get the 100mm.
Globalphotos replied
Weight is an issue with me all the time, but performance wins out every time. Looks like I’ll be getting the 100mm, thanks Steve !!
Al Bourassa
I am sure a camera shop would let you snap a few with each to do your own comparisons of the same shot so you can be absolutely sure of the differences. Cheers, Al
ps. take me with you on this holiday please…
Globalphotos replied
They would, but I love to see nature pics with them. You need another vacation already??? LOL
Mel Brackstone
I’d always pick the 100mm over the 60…..mainly because it’ll transfer over to a full frame if you ever get to that stage….and it’s got a great reputation for beautiful bokeh.
Globalphotos replied
Ahhhh ok, well looks like the 100mm wins, thanks for your input Mel, appreciated :-))
Chipper
I’ve got the 100 mm, too. It’s great!
Globalphotos replied
100mm wins I think, thanks so much !!
Jo O'Brien
This has been featured in today’s Daily Wrap
Globalphotos replied
Hey thanks so much Jo :-))
RoystonVasey
100mm for me any day. have lots of sample pics on my flickr site if you want to see what it can do. i’m no expert though so am sure you can do even better by the looks of your other stuff on here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/roystonvasey/sets/72157605143901674/
Globalphotos replied
Hi, thanks so very much and for the kind comment :-)) Beautiful array of shots, looks like the 100mm is the one to buy !!
georgiegirl
Jen Cannella uses lots of lenses and I’m sure 100mm is one of them…
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Lorraine Creagh
plus I know for sure Eyestrange (journals about what she uses here and here) uses a 100mm and 65mm plus various other odds n sodds.
Enjoy choosing!! I’d love to have a 100mm but haven’t got an SLR so no point getting one… I’d also love a telescope to attach to a camera. One the size of The Hubble would be nice!!! But I have to save a little bit more. I hope I’ve helped… But somehow I think you’ve already decided!!!!
georgiegirl
I’ve just noticed… Eyestrange doesn’t use the 100mm at all… its a 65mm!!
CaseySmith
Varina I have used both and the 100mm is a much easier lens to use as for the 65mm it’s a dedicated macro and is wonderfully close, but you have to work hard to get a sweet shot as the focus is hard, but also worth the effort. So in my oppinion I would get the 100mm as you can use it for other things than just macro where as the 65mm, its macro and nothing else. I hope this helps you.