Site Supporter Registered: July, 2008 Location: Lisle, Ontario Posts: 1,510 | | Review Date: April 19, 2009 | Recommended | Price: $100.00
| Rating: 10 |
| Pros: | Nice sharp lens, even wide open | | Cons: | It's only 1:2 macro, not 1:1 | |
This is one of my favorite lenses that I currently own. Takes nice sharp shots. Nice accurate focus. Been using it with extension tubes, and still works nicely. Would be nice if 1:1 macro, but for the money, it's an excellent lens.
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New Member Registered: May, 2007 Location: Waterloo, Ontario (Canada) Posts: 10 | | Review Date: December 27, 2008 | Recommended
| Rating: 9 |
| Pros: | Very sharp. Excellent build quality. | | Cons: | Some lack of contrast under rare conditions. | |
Pro:
This is a beautiful lens --- it's extremely sharp, well built, and has decent bokeh characteristics. A real gem, especially if you use it with a split-prism focussing screen.
Con:
Every lens will have some drawbacks, and this lens is no exception.
1. Its max aperture is f/4.
2. I have noticed some lack of contrast under certain (rare) conditions, but this is easily rectified by modifying the position of your lights or the lens in your setup. Alternatively, you can just adjust the curves and levels in Photoshop for even better contrast control.
3. The lens barrel extends when macro focussing.
4. It only does 1:2 macro, not 1:1.
Despite these drawbacks, this is a fantastic lens, and one worth owning.
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