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60mm/2.4 vs Canon macro vs future Fuji macro?

Started Aug 8, 2017 | Discussions thread
dv312
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Re: 60mm/2.4 vs Canon macro vs future Fuji macro?

platypusphoto wrote:

Folks,

I hear Fuji might come out with a replacement for the 60mm/2.4 sometime. Anybody have any updates?

I'm trying to decide on the following:

  1. Use my Canon 100mm/2.8 macro with my X-T1 through an adapter. It works, but MF only and 2.8 only, and it's big and heavy. But it gets to 1:1 magnification.
  2. Sell my Canon macro, and trade/upgrade to the 60mm/2.4. I get compact size, versatility, everything, for very little $... except I get 1:2 (which is probably fine most of the time)
  3. Wait for the new Fuji macro, but dunno when that would happen.
  4. Get the Zeiss 50/2.8 macro. Its really $$$ though.

So part of the equation comes down to if the new macro is worth waiting for.

thanks,

Evan

The Canon gives you reach and is a true macro; size is a deterrent

The 60mm is great but AF is not the fastest (don't need for macros) and can be used for portraits; the 1:2 magnification is a downer however

The 80mm will be expensive and large

Forget about the Zeiss, overpriced and short

If the Canon suffices then keep on using it

If GAS calls for then get the 60mm

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