100mm f/2.8 IS L

[FrankLamont]

A little undershadowed by the release of the 7D, the 100mm f/2.8 IS L has also been released.

It appears to be priced at $1200. ~ USD

 

[usayit]

To convince me, it would have to outperform the 85mm f/1.8 and 135mm f/2L optically. (those are two of my all time fav primes) As a prime medium telephoto, I wouldn't give max aperture for IS.

 

[Sw1tchFX]

If it's anything like the Nikon 105VR, it should be stellar.

 

[Overread]

It's and IS macro lens though - many a macro shooter on the canon side would love the lens just for that aspect. Also its L status (I hope) means that it will take canon TCs so no more having to have 3rdparty sets in the bag as well.

But its price puts it in a very expensive bracket - up there with the 180mm L - and that could be its downfall

 

[FrankLamont]

While IS is good for the handheld shots, half the time you'd be working with a tripod.

 

[Overread]

Why?
Handheld macro is what I have used for a vast majority of my macro work

 

[FrankLamont]

Well, working at that DOF I tend to like to shoot with a tripod, but of course it is cumbersome.

Hmm. It's hard, balancing whether paying the extra for the L is worth it or not.

 

[Overread]

I would wait a bit and see - canon often gives things massivly high RRP on release and a few weeks/months down the line the retailer prices have often fallen by a couple of $/£ 100

It is an expensive lens though - especailly by macro standards.