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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
hjulenissen Senior Member • Posts: 2,442
Re: Can I buy one of the EF 100mm Macro lens instead of EF 85mm f/1.8 USM?

I own the 85mm and I am using the 100L alongside it on a Canon 7D.

In my case, the 100L is used far more than the 85mm (or my 70-200 f/4IS). IS, macro and excellent performance at f/2.8 beats moderate performance at f/1.8 (and troublesome focusing to achieve it).

Of course, if you really need f/1.8 (for DOF or light), then 85mm is what you need.

-h

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