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EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Manufacturer description: 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).

Construction: 12 elements in 8 groups

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  • Reviews: 1
  • Average rating: 5.0 out of 5
  • Recommended by: 100%
  • Average price: $375.00
  • Mfg Part: 0284B002

  • Max aperture: 2.8
  • Focal length: 60 mm
  • Field of view: 21 degrees
  • Min focusing distance: 7.8 in
  • Dimensions (dia. x len.): 2.9 x 2.8 in
  • Weight: 11.8 oz
  • Filter size: 52 mm
  • Max reproduction ratio: 1.00
  • Diaphragm blades: 7

  • Macro: Yes
  • Image stabilization (VR/IS): No
  • Special glass (ED/UD/LD/APO): No
  • Digital (DX/EF-S/DI): Yes
  • Silent focus (AF-S/USM/HSM): No
  • Hood: ET-67B

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1. leecullivan 5 stars Paid: $375.00

I bought this lens with the intent of using it mainly for Macro photography. I now know that this was a major short-sight on my part. This lens takes incredibly sharp portraits. The detail on close face shots has to be seen to be believed. I have toggled back and forth between macro and portrait shot with this lens. I even take it out to shoot landscapes once in a while. The f/2.8 is not the best for low light but it's certainly adequate in low light situations. I highly recommend this lens not only if you are into Macro work, but if you enjoy portrait photography as well. — Monday, April 24, 2006.

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