Canon 3554B002 EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens Black

Pros: Useful length, bright lens, IS, Focus speed, Macro capability.

Cons: More expensive than my T1i!

Overall Review: I purchased thinking of it as a bright + image stabilized lens I can use for things like photos of indoor sports or kids school plays without use of flash (I don't like harshness of flash). Am blown away by what you can do with the macro capability - I've been wandering around the house photographing closeups of everything from nailclippers to glasses to flowers and getting amazing shots with beautiful bokeh and sharpness. Will never be bored again!

Pros: Super sharp images, hybrid IS, weather sealed, well ballanced weight distribution

Cons: none

Overall Review: Amazing!!Razor sharp images wide open at 1/25 sec. handheld!!!Well packed from newegg and fast delivery.

Pros: This is truely an amazing lens. I have used the older Canon 100mm f/2.8, Sigm 150mm DG f/2.8, Tamron SP90 and a handful of other macros and this is by far my favorite. The IQ is unreal. How many times have you been out on a quest for a cool macro shot only to miss out on it due to how long it takes to set everything up (tripod, rail...)? Have no fear, this lens if for you. The IS works wonders and I don't often use my tripod with this anymore.

Cons: No Tripod Ring?!?

Overall Review: I wish you could post pictures, this would be a great way to show examples of photos taken with this lens.

Pros: Sharp macro lens.

Cons: The lens outer shell is plastic.

Overall Review: I use this fine macro lens on a Canon 5d to digitize 35mm slides on a converted Kodak carousel rig. I can see the actual Kodachrome film grain on the digitized images. I definitely recommend this lens.

Pros: I can't do a tech review or this lens, I love it and will leave it at that.

Cons: none

Overall Review: I'm not a photographer but I've been able to get some amazing shots with this lens

Pros: Super sharp, image stabilization works well

Cons: Somewhat expensive, but considering this is without a doubt, THE sharpest lens in my kit, it's worth it.

Overall Review: You can use this lens for almost anything: macro, portraits, everyday shooting. It is super sharp, the sharpest lens in my kit which includes the 70-200 2.8 IS, 85mm 1.2, 50mm 1.4, and some others. It's a very lightweight lens too, compared to some of the L series. It actually feels nice on a smaller camera body (I have the 5D2 and the 7D, I prefer this lens on the 7D-- plus it gives a little more 'reach' since the 7D is a crop camera) I would highly recommend this lens.

Pros: Excellent image quality, excellent build quality, fast, quiet auto focus, great bokah and great image stabilization.

Cons: expensive

Overall Review: I am an amateur photographer (10 years). I use this lens on my Canon 7D and T1i cameras. I take a lot of flower and insect pictures and this lens has captured some incredible images. I can shoot handheld shots of insects and get razor sharp images. I took a picture of a bumble bee on a flower handheld and you could see so much detail like the individual fine hairs on the bees back and the clumps of pollen on its face. This is truly an amazing lens. If you are into macro photography, you should get this lens.

Pros: Quality design and weighs very little for an L lens. The colors and contrast that this lens produces is fantastic. I highly recommend this baby for macro photography. In good lighting AF works just as good as any of my Canon IS lens.

Cons: The AF is slow for low light work.