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

Started Aug 8, 2017 | Discussions thread
OP platypusphoto New Member • Posts: 23
Re: 60mm/2.4 vs Canon macro vs future Fuji macro?

Thanks everyone for the input.

Yes, by "only 2.8" I meant that as I only had a cheap $10 EF-X adapter, I was limited to 2.8 aperture in MF mode.  Yeah, it's really a no go.

The 60mm/2.4 with possibly an extension tube (anybody got favorites or can vouch for one that really works?  I'm sure Fuji's does... wondering if going el cheapo is worth it here) seems like the popular choice and the way to go for me.  Being smaller, having aperture control and AF are all good things.  Some of the favorite shots I took with the Canon 100/2.8 were family portraits.  There is something about the 90-100mm range which is so good for close portraits.....   now just got to get it when its on sale 

Thanks for the other suggestions:

  •  Upcoming 80/2.8 - probably too $$$ and big, but we'll see
  • Leica Elmarit Macro 60/2.8 - around $350-600 used; would need an adapter; MF only - not bad if you're only doing macro, but not usable for portraits (of kids anyway)
  • Zeiss Touitt 50/2.8 - probably too $$$ and too short
  • I see Leica has a 100/2.8 - this is even more $$$
 platypusphoto's gear list:platypusphoto's gear list
Canon EOS 5D Fujifilm X-T1 Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Tamron SP 24-70mm F2.8 Di VC USD +1 more
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