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Title: Worth the Upgrade?
Post by: Whiz on August 30, 2009, 22:43

Have any of you ever upgraded from the Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro to the 180mm f/3.5 L macro lens? I may do this at some point, and I just wondered if anyone who had done this thought it was worth the upgrade. Thanks.

Title: Re: Worth the Upgrade?
Post by: Talanis on August 31, 2009, 06:14

I'd suggest you wait because Canon released news earlier this summer about a new stabilisation system and they said it would be especially good in macro lens so the rumor is they will replace the 100mm by the end of the year.

Title: Re: Worth the Upgrade?
Post by: Freezingpictures on August 31, 2009, 06:28

http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/08/7d-100-macro-pictures/ (http://www.canonrumors.com/2009/08/7d-100-macro-pictures/)

Title: Re: Worth the Upgrade?
Post by: traveler1116 on August 31, 2009, 08:55

I'm not sure it's an upgrade either, maybe with the new stabilization, maybe.  They are different lenses the 100mm is very sharp much lighter and faster so unless you need the extra reach I think stay with the 100mm.