New Canon 100mm f2.8L IS USM

[raydio]

Hi,
I will be a new Canon user and I am not considering the latest L version..I am wondering hows the performance of old EF 100mm 2.8 as compared to the next USM version in terms of macro performance and as a portrait lens.. are there a huge difference in terms of sharpness other then the USM?

I have been using the Nikon AF 105 micro 2.8 for many years and I am still very happy with it despite the new AFS VR being the most advance..I am just a hobbyist

If the older Canon 100mm can match up to the Nikon 105 (which I believe it should, then I will go hunt for one. I will be getting a used 7D..

thanks

I have a similar question. I am wondering if the IQ of the 100mm-nonIS and 100mm-IS are similar. If not, what are the differences (strictly in IQ)? I know that this is largely subjective, but I would like to hear the opinions of others.

 

[litlefiter]

I have a similar question. I am wondering if the IQ of the 100mm-nonIS and 100mm-IS are similar. If not, what are the differences (strictly in IQ)? I know that this is largely subjective, but I would like to hear the opinions of others.

from the reviews, the L version is a little sharper, but the difference is very minimal

 

[raydio]

from the reviews, the L version is a little sharper, but the difference is very minimal

Thanks litlefiter.

 

[litlefiter]

Thanks litlefiter.

you're welcome

 

[chooster]

from the reviews, the L version is a little sharper, but the difference is very minimal

True but I will be getting it for the IS. On crop body, I will be using it as short tele.

 

[biskandar]

And weatherproof lens also ;-)

 

[Snoweagle]

And weatherproof lens also ;-)

Weather-sealed lens is of no use if your DSLR is not fully weather-sealed.

 

[engrmariano]

photozone gave 100L IS low score for optical performance[?]

photozone gave 100L IS only 3.5pts for optical performance while 4.5pts for 105 VR...

but if you're going to look their mtf's, 105 VR is no where near 100L IS...
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even comparison from tdp proves it...

100L IS @ f/2.8 on 1Ds III

105 VR @ f2.8 on D3x

 

[raydio]

I just bought the 100mm non L macro (2nd hand) and very happy with it so far. Optically it is almost identical to the L version and for macro work I use a tripod. For me, there was no need to spend double the price for features that I would not use. For others that have an application for the new features, I am sure that it is a very good lens.

 

[Xksinz]

Hi i'm a newbie at photography. Just bought my first dslr 2 weeks ago.

I wanted a macro lens after seeing so many wonderful macro pictures. So i tried the non-L and L version of the lens in the shop.

The L version has faster focusing, the colours seem 'brighter', but i can't really figure out the IS function. Both photos look a little blur to me.

I bought the L-lens anyway cos i thought i was just not 'pro' enough to see the difference. And maybe overtime, the lens will prove its worth.

Just my 2 cents!

 

[engrmariano]

Hi i'm a newbie at photography. Just bought my first dslr 2 weeks ago.

I wanted a macro lens after seeing so many wonderful macro pictures. So i tried the non-L and L version of the lens in the shop.

The L version has faster focusing, the colours seem 'brighter', but i can't really figure out the IS function. Both photos look a little blur to me.

I bought the L-lens anyway cos i thought i was just not 'pro' enough to see the difference. And maybe overtime, the lens will prove its worth.

Just my 2 cents!

blurred due to OOF (out of focus) or camera shake (shutter speed too slow)?...

 

[Xksinz]

blurred due to OOF (out of focus) or camera shake (shutter speed too slow)?...

Camera shake. It applies only to very near shot. Today i tried taking far away pics in a moving car, works great!

 

[aero93t]

Camera shake. It applies only to very near shot. Today i tried taking far away pics in a moving car, works great!

I don't feel the image stabilising effects of the IS at all when taking photos at macro distances... and i handhold the camera all the time when shooting macro. At macro distances the DOF is super thin and the subject goes out of focus very quickly after autofocus is attained.

 

[engrmariano]

I don't feel the image stabilising effects of the IS at all when taking photos at macro distances... and i handhold the camera all the time when shooting macro.

try with and with out IS, you'll see/feel the difference...

At macro distances the DOF is super thin and the subject goes out of focus very quickly after autofocus is attained.

normal for any lens...

 

[litlefiter]

try with and with out IS, you'll see/feel the difference...

Just turn off IS on the L version. The difference is very obvious

 

[halfwake]

The IS is only activated when you half-hold the shutter button.

Try half-holding the button and shake the lens a bit and u will see the difference immediately.

 

[Kawa43]

Battle of L vs non-L lens: Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro - YouTube

this is a good video clip to watch!

you will have better understanding on these 2 lenses.

I am happy with the Non-L 100 F2.8

Cheers.