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Can I buy one of the EF 100mm Macro lens instead of EF 85mm f/1.8 USM?

Started Aug 13, 2015 | Polls thread
jitteringjr Veteran Member • Posts: 3,608
Re: Can I buy one of the EF 100mm Macro lens instead of EF 85mm f/1.8 USM?

I own the 85/1.8, 100L and 135/2 and I am sorry to tell you but each has its use and no one can fully replace the other 2.  I would not be looking at any macro lens if your primary focus was going to be indoor action.

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Canon EOS 7D Canon EF 50mm F1.4 USM Canon EF 50mm F1.8 II Canon EF 85mm F1.8 USM Canon EF 135mm F2L USM +9 more
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