100mm f/2.8 vs 100mm f/2.8 IS L

Candid Arts

So I have the 100mm f/2.8 Macro from Canon which at minimum focusing distance of .31m has a 1x magnification (life size).

The new 100mm f/2.8 IS L macro lens has a minimum focusing distance of .99m, yet still has a 1x magnification (life size).

So my question to you is, how does the same focal length, same aperture, and 320% further away min. focusing distance still give you a 1x magnification?

100mm f/2.8 specs

100mm f/2.8 IS L specs

ziggy53

The answer is how your eyes are tricking you. Read the spec pages again, "very" carefully. Be very conscious of the order of the specifications.

Candid Arts

ziggy53 wrote:

The answer is how your eyes are tricking you. Read the spec pages again, "very" carefully. Be very conscious of the order of the specifications.

haha. Damn them. I got it now... Thanks...

*lowers his head in shame*

Barry1

I have held off buying a macro lens and now I will have to wait for the evaluations of the new Canon 2.8L IS to start coming in. I look forward to seeing sample photos and hearing whether IS and the price difference is worth it.

Candid Arts

The original 100 2.8 macro is tac sharp at all apertures and all distance to subject distances. Amazing macro and portrait lens.

This new one being IS PLUS L glass...Wow... As soon as I hear a release date for it, I'm going to start looking to sell my 100 2.8.

J-B

Candid Arts wrote:

So I have the 100mm f/2.8 Macro from Canon which at minimum focusing distance of .31m has a 1x magnification (life size).

The new 100mm f/2.8 IS L macro lens has a minimum focusing distance of .99m, yet still has a 1x magnification (life size).

So my question to you is, how does the same focal length, same aperture, and 320% further away min. focusing distance still give you a 1x magnification?

100mm f/2.8 specs

100mm f/2.8 IS L specs

I predict the 100L Macro will be a huge hit for Canon

Candid Arts

J-B wrote:

I predict the 100L Macro will be a huge hit for Canon

I concur.

Manfr3d

Candid Arts wrote:

I concur.

It will be a big hit to some peoples wallets, thats for sure

Shima

Manfr3d wrote:

It will be a big hit to some peoples wallets, thats for sure

I know I'm planning to upgrade once it hits the stores When they had announcements and I saw 7D and 100 2.8/L IS. I was like "screw the 7d, I want the new macro!" lol. Literally, that's the first thing that popped in my head, haha.

Candid Arts

Shima wrote:

I know I'm planning to upgrade once it hits the stores When they had announcements and I saw 7D and 100 2.8/L IS. I was like "screw the 7d, I want the new macro!" lol. Literally, that's the first thing that popped in my head, haha.

that was originally my plan as well. But I just threw all my money at a good deal on a used mp-e 65... So the new 100 2.8 L IS Macro will have to wait till Christmas probably...:-(

let me know how it shoots though!