Features

• 70-300mm focal length
• EF mount; telephoto zoom lens
• 3-stop Image Stabilizer for outstanding camera shake reduction
• Electro-magnetic diaphragm (EMD) helps create an attractive, even defocused background at large apertures
• Ring-type UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Reviews (19)

Fast AF, Excellent IS, good sharpness
I bought this lens to replace an EF 100-300mm (USM) that we had from my wife's film shooting days (not a common lens to have, apparently; the 75-300mm seems to be more widespread).That older lens produced some surprisingly good pictures (quite sharp), but handheld shots were hard to get right at long focal lengths.
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens for Canon EOS SLR Cameras
Great company - delivered product on time. Tested out the lens in Mexico, Brazil, and Canada. When the automatic settings on camera (Canon 10D) were selected and pictures were taken outdoors with a lot of daylight, the background is overexposed. This results in things like clouds not being included in the picture. Manual settings and adjustments within the camera will remedy the problem. However, there is an expectation that lens from Canon should take quality pictures from the automatic setting. Otherwise the lens works great.

Canon 70-300mm IS Lens
This is a terrific lens, my new favorite.IS is an excellent feature; I wish all my lenses had it.Even with a 2X Teleconverter on, it is rock steady viewing and shooting. My images are sharp as a tack with great contrast and color.I'd have to pay three times this much to get any better telephoto images. ... Read more

Features

• Compact size and lightweight ultrasonic drive lens
• Compatible with Canon EOS SLR cameras
• Powerful 75-300mm zoom
• 9 elements in 13 groups
• Autofocus operation

Reviews (63)

Terrible choice, terrible resolution, terrible build quality
I bought this lens based on the super telephoto ability and low cost. You truly get what you pay for, and this thing isn't worth a plug nickel. I took a few shots on a tripod and could not believe how terrible this lens was @ 300mm (480mm on a Digital Rebel XT). Incredibly soft. Even stopped down, I would never want to make an enlargement from it. Stay away. Don't believe the fools who are novices, you will be disappointed with this lens. You're much better off to buy the older & used 100-300mm 5.6 (the L version costs more too) but both are so much better than this junker. You're even more crazy if you think you can take decent photo's with this lens handheld. Having switched from Nikon when switching to digital, I almost judged Canon from this one lens, which I'm glad I didn't. Don't waste your money or learn the hard way like I did. This lens also had terrible purple fringing, almost as bad as the kit 18-55mm. After extensive research and testing I now own and am happy with the following Canon lenses:
Excellent Budget Zoom
For the price, this is an excellent lens.On an APS sized sensor it is equivalent to 480mm at the long end.Some complain about it being a slow lense since the max aperture at full zoom is 5.6That just means you can't use it in low light and expect great results.If you want a fast lense at that length, however, be prepared to pay a lot of money.With the USM it focuses very fast.Works well for outdoor sports.My rating is based on what you get for the money.Of course it's not as good as L glass but it's way less money.

Nice but...
The lens is good for the price, but it comes with one problem that it drains the battery a lot faster because it is motor based zoom. Good for amateurs, if you have more money go for Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Zoom    2. EOS    3. Telephoto    4. (3)USM   

Editorial Review

The addition of a lens hood can help prevent flares--those circles of light that can accompany images where a strong light source is just outside the fame. These type of lens flares occur when indirect light rays pass through the front lens elements but don't make it all the way through to the image sensor. Canon's EW-73B Lens Hood is designed for the Canon EF-S 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS USM SLR Lens. ... Read more

Reviews (8)

Lens Hood for the EF-S 17-85 f/4-5.6 IS USM SLR Lens
Having recently picked up the hobby of digital photography I was not aware of the nuances and the importance of some of the accessories.Back in "the day" when shooting 35mm film I could barely afford the cost of processing - let alone what I thought were fancy accessories.Well - some reading and a trip to Alaska with my Canon Digital Rebel XT - I learned, and appreciate, the importance of a lens hood.I bought a rubber lens hood (not lens specific) at a local camera store that was totally unacceptable - then bought the lens hood for my Canon lens from Amazon.It works great - no flare - no vignetting - and it makes the lens look pretty cool too! I would suggest having a hood for all your lenses and never shooting without - along with the obvious - it saves the front of the lens from bumping damage which is important with longer lenses or tight quarters like shooting on a photo excursion boat full of other people all jockeying for a shot!Amazon service and prices - as usual - were fantastic and although I HATE to wait for things - I am usually happy I do when I order from here.Happy snapping!!!

Canon EW73B Lens Hood - Good but not great
The lens hood performs as it should by limiting stray light but it is a little sloppy and comes off easily if bumped. It is easy to attach and reverses quickly for easy storage. Pretty much a no brainer but for the money I'd like a little better fit.

As Advertized
Easily snaps in place and does the job.Considerably less expensive than the local retail outlet - and delivery was quick as well. ... Read more

Features

• EFS mount for EOS 20D and Digital Rebel bodies; wide-angle to telephoto lens
• Canon's Image Stabilization system makes hand-held shots clearer
• 17-85mm focal length
• f/4-5.6 maximum aperture
• Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Reviews (44)

Good, but not great, all around lens.
From a pure image quality standpoint, this lens will not please the pixel peepers.On the wide end of the zoom, which I personally use more often than the telephoto end, this lens is not very sharp, and it suffers from fairly bad distortion.Worse than that, for me, are the chromatic abberations; this lens is quite prone to significant CA when shot at the wide end, which can look a lot worse than a little bit of distortion or softness.Given the price of this lens, one should expect a higher level of optical performance.
Solid default zoom with good feature set; slightly soft
At the time of this writing, there is something wrong with the product shot on the Amazon site: It makes the lens look much shorter than it is in reality.It's not a large or heavy lens at all, but it's not _that_ short.
it's perfect
i have had so much fun with this lense and managed to take some pretty incredible pics.i use this lense for probably 95% of pics.i have 10-22mm, 28-300mm, and 100-400mm, all of which take great pics but this 17-85mm works great for general use. ... Read more

Features

• Lens hood to shade and prevent water splashes
• Keeps debris off lens
• Compatible with EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Canon SLR Lens

Reviews (5)

Improves contrast and image quality while offering some protection
Hoods offer several benefits to the photographer. Primarily the hood shades the lens from stray light that may result in an unwanted discoloration or hazing of the image, or the appearance of lens flare. Shading your lens helps improve contrast and image quality. A hood is not required to eliminate these problems, as any item used to shade the lens will provide the same protection from stray light. The hood is convenient in that it is built to offer protection while ensuring that it will not inadvertently find its way into your image.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Canon Kicks AAss
I was really pleased with my item!Amazon shipped in phenomenal packaging!thanks... ... Read more

Features

• High-speed normal lens
• Great for travel and for shooting full-length portraits in available light
• Distortion-free images with superb resolution and color rendition
• Provides high-contrast images even at maximum aperture

Reviews (29)

One of the best lens for portrait and low light photography.
I don't even know where to start. This lens produces sharp pictures and great color and contrast. And for its price (which seems to climb recently), it is worth more than 5 stars rating. I initially get this lens for low light action and sport photography (as this lens is famous for being one of the fastest lens together with its brother 50mm f/1.4), but I also found out that this lens is also perfect for portrait and other general purposes (macro etc).This is definitely a very versatile lens.
great lens if you dont mind manual focus
I'm not a pro photographer.I bought the nikon d70 that came with the lens. I was pretty happy with it, but I felt I need more flexibility in low light conditions.so i bought this lens.so from a 3.5 to a 1.8, i was able to shoot in a faster speed in low light conditions. the only problem i had with this was that automatic focus kinda sucked. compared to the other lens, this was pretty loud when automatic focus was turned on.for some pictures AF didnt work so i had to trun to manual focus.not completely happy but for about 100 bucks i guess its worth it

The most versatile lens you'll own.
This lens is amazingly versatile.At f/1.8 it's fast enough for available light shooting, and is sharp enough wide open to use at that aperture. Its focal length is perfect for portraits on a camera with a 1.5X crop factor. It's small enough to make a compact camera when weight and size is important. With an extension tube or reversing ring, this Nikkor makes a great close-up lens, too.Yet, this lens costs in the $100 range.It's a bargain that performs superbly.Every Nikon photographer should own one. ... Read more

Features

• EF mount; medium telephoto lens
• Full-time manual focus
• 50mm focal length
• f1.4 maximum aperture
• Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Reviews (39)

CANONis coming out with a L series of this lense.
This is an awesome lense, especially for the money.It is a deal!However, Canon has a new L series version their website as does B & H photo.It is a 50 mm NORMALEFf/1.2 L USM for 1599. 00.If you can afford it wait, if not you will not be dissappointed with this one. I know photographers who shoot whole weddings with this one 50mm lens. My favorite lense is the CANON 24- 105 L series IS, for about 1200. 00.

Auto Focus in low light is not too good
This lens has potential. Unfortunatly Auto Focus fails it. It will always front of backfocus when taking photos in low light situations. The problem is "low light" is the main reason for most of us buying a lens with a large apperture like this one. Manual focus proves how amazingly sharp it is but it makes it really difficult to catch the photo you want even with USM.

A String of Firsts
The first thing I noticed about this lens wa the huge size of the rear glass compared to my other lenses - f1.4. The next was the bokeh, nice, nice, very nice - dreamy indeed. This lens has good color reproduction, is built solid and would be perfect if it wasn't for the 1.6 crop giving it a narrow field of view on aps-c cameras.
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Features

• 24-105mm focal length excellent for reportage, event, travel, and celebrity photography
• EF mount; light zoom lens
• 3-stop Image Stabilizer for outstanding camera shake reduction
• Ultra-Low Dispersion glass (UD) element used to eliminate secondary chromatic aberrations
• Ring-type UltraSonic Motor (USM) employs ultra-sonic frequency vibrations to drive autofocus quickly and silently

Reviews (28)

Nice but...
Yes it is a very fine lens. IS and 105 mm long end are also appealing but after buying this I decided to sell it in favour of my EF 24-70 2.8L after 2 weeks of usage.
Superb lens for the XT/XTi
My first L lens and I'm sold. While I did spend a lot of time - a lot, this isn't a small purchase - on deciding between this and the 24-70/2.8, I feel I made the right decision. First, I took into account what I actually shot. Not what I thought about shooting or wanted to shoot, but what I really spent my time shooting. Then I backed that up by looking at the past six months' worth of photos. For me, this is the right choice.
Great lens which will stay on yourcamera
I own several Canon lens for my 20D and this is hands down the best.I had a 28-135 which was a very good lens regardless of some reviews, and I got many excellent photos with it - this is distinctly better in all ways.(Of course, it costs a lot more).Recently went with the grandchildred to Sea World and I got 100% good photos, with several really outstanding ones.It is light, accurate and has IS - what more do you want?You can replace a slew of lens with this one and perhaps selling the old ones will help pay for it.Bought it as soon as it was available and have not regretted it one moment.If you have one lens, this is the one. ... Read more

Features

• EF mount; ultra-wide zoom lens
• Super Ultra-low Dispersion glass; inner focusing; aspherical lens; full-time manual focus
• 17-40mm focal length
• f/4 constant maximum aperture
• Ring-type UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Reviews (35)

Excellent lens for APS-C cameras and full-frame alike
This lens produces magical images.I am stunned by its sharpness, contrast and color saturation.Simply amazing!This is a great option as a standard zoom for APS-C cameras and a great wide-angle option for full-frame.
Excellent sharpness, color saturation, and depth!
I am really glad that I bought this lens. It comes with hood which can be reversed when not in use so it is very useful. Leather pouch, front cap, and back cap is included. Focusing is super fast with USM.

Great color on any Canon camera
Don't listen to the reviews that claim that this lens is not a good choice for cropped sensor cameras (IE the 20D, 30D, Rebels etc) the Canon L lens are the best and this particular lens is no exception. I have had the lens for less than 24 hours now and am in love with the sharpness and color already.
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Editorial Review

Lens hoods are primarily designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering by extending and shading the end of the lens, ensuring no problems with vignetting or motor functions. Additionally, since the end of the lens is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact. Lens hoods match the specific focal length of the lens it was designed for.Read more

Features

• Designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens
• Ensures no problems with vignetting or motor functions
• Added benefit of extra protection from accidental impact
• Compatible with 70 to 300mm f4.5 to f5.6 DO-IS lens

Reviews (3)

Canon ET-65B Lens Hood for EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM Lens
Works as designed, performs well with intended lens, construction is plastic though.

Pros and Cons
Pros:
Compatibility
This is also the correct lens hood for the new EF 70-300mm F4-5.6 IS USM lens.
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Editorial Review

The compact optical system of the Canon EF 70-200mm f4 L USM makes it a lightweight telephoto zoom lens. Its inner focusing ring and USM focus drive give it high speed, yet silent, autofocusing capabilities. The fluorite and super UD elements in the lens construction give you high image quality across all its focal lengths, and the nonrotating front lens makes it easy to use polarizing filters. ... Read more

Features

• EF mount; telephoto zoom lens
• Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring; full-time manual focus
• 70-200mm focal length
• f/4 constant maximum aperture
• Ring-type UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Reviews (61)

Just WOW
At first, I had a selection of third-party lenses. Nothing bad, just none that were spectacular. I was somewhat disappointed in the shots I got. Then I bought the 85/1.8 and saw the contrast and colors I was expecting. Since then, I've bought several Canon lenses and this one is my latest.
Amazing glass for the price
This is a great lens, amazingly sharp. Only thing I would say is if I had the money the 2.8 IS version would be even better and certainly something I'll consider as an upgrade in the future.
wow! what a lens
This is a great lens. I do not want to repeat all the good things other reviewers have written about this lens. It is not so heavy so I use tripod without using tripod collar (costs 119.99 in B & H). This is the best value I have ever got for a lens. Now I can't wait to get 17-40mm f4L too. You can get a very nice bokeh when wide open at any focal lengths, of course depending on the how far the background is from the subject.
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Features

• Requires Conversion Lens Adapter LAH-DC20

Reviews (8)

Not much bang for the buck
For nearly $100, this adaptor provides very little (1.5X) magnification.It is also a nuisance because you have to switch the camera settings every time you use the lens for it to function properly.This is no big deal with the wide angle adaptor, which is used infrequently by me, but it is when you want to capture a fleeting image at a distance.It is lightweight, but cumbersome and doesn't accept filters.For real telephoto capabilities, get an SLR with interchangeable lenses.I sent this product back.

Affordable Solution, But Read On...
I like the lens, and, in point of fact, ordered other accessories for my S2 IS as well.The Tele Converter Lens really does work well, with nominal edge-distortion.Upon first glance it makes it a great buy (at ~$100); however, you're still stuck with a cheap-feeling plastic-threaded adapter and a lense cap that falls off.Also of note, by the time you buy a UV filter and a polarizing filter (perhaps even a flourescent light filter), you wind up spending well over $150.For about $50 more, I really wish I would have taken Lensmate's advice.
Good addition to my Cannon S2
This is a good Teleconverter that added 1.5x to the camera's native zoom. It adds a great degree of stability to the camera for taking those critical shots. Of course when the digital zoom is used it is very sensitive to shake and movement. Overall a good addition especially for the birds and nature shots. ... Read more

Features

• EF mount; telephoto zoom lens
• Ultra-low Dispersion glass; image stabilizer; inner focusing; full-time manual focus; circular aperture
• 70-200mm focal length
• f/2.8 constant maximum aperture
• Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Reviews (22)

The Canon EF 70-200mm IS is an awesome tack sharp lens!,
I shoot with a Canon 20D and have used the Canon EF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 III USM lens. I've always noticed the limitations of this lens when shooting amateur softball. I reviewed the lens lineup at the Canon website and decided on the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L USM Lens. The 100-400mm is a great lens, but it can be a bit soft.For that reason I decided to add the Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8/f IS USM telephoto zoom lens to my lens collection.
Superb lens
It's a bit heavy but a superb lens.Interior construction has quite a bit of plastic however which is a bit of a concern.I've dropped one onto hard packed dirt/soccer field w/no damage...so it's pretty sturdy :)
Worth It's Weight In Gold
Had the 70-200 f/4 and loved it to pieces with a D60, and now with a 1D MKII, but sold the 4.0 in order to pay for a 35-350, which is my work horse. Due to the push and pull feature however, the 35-350 gets dusty quick in good ol' Montana land, so it has to go in for cleanings every once in a while, and the f/stop isn't always desirable for certain situations.The 70-200 F/2.8 is amazing. The twist zoom is a little close to the camera, so it takes some twisting of the wrist to get it where you need it, and IMHO, is a bit too much of a turn to be from 70 to 200 in the time one might need for extreme sports. (Rodeo, NASCAR etc) The clarity of this piece of glass just blew me away. I did a comparison of images from my 70-200 F/4 when it was new, and the 2.8 is still visibly sharper. I put an expensive filter on it, as my equipment is asked a lot of in very harmful conditions, and I do notice the slightest big of distortion with a filter, even though it is a good B&W..... so when I can, I shoot the lens with no filter if I require extreme detail. The 35-350L is nowhere near the quality of this little 2.8... if it weren't for the difference in distance, this lens would be my one and only. Oh, and I love the IS. As it is my first IS Lens, I treasure is, but know I will not buy another distance lens without it. ... Read more

Editorial Review

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens is a totally new version. Focusingover the full range from infinity down to life size (1:1 reproduction ratio),this lens will impress any serious photographer with its image quality, high- performance ring-type ultrasonic motor, and silent autofocus throughout itsfocus range. This lens allows full-time manual focusing--permitting the close-upor macro shooter to instantly override the autofocus whenever necessary. ... Read more

Features

• 100mm macro lens
• Designed for use with all EOS cameras
• High-speed and quiet autofocus
• Ultrasonic motor
• Manual focusing possible without switching out of AF mode

Reviews (19)

L series without the L
This is a fantastic piece of glass.Extremely sharp and little artifacts.An awesome lens that I recommend highly.I love going to the local botanical gardens and mounting this baby on my 20D.WELL worth the cost.If you dont have a tripod, buy one.

sharp as a tack in 100mm or macro
I wanted to get a macro lens and everyone told me this was the one to get... I'm so glad I did. With the smaller sensor on my 30D, the 100mm is more like 150mm or so, so it's a nice , wide-open telephoto/portrait lens as well. I've uploaded a few photos I've taken w/ this lens to show what it's capable of in macro and telephoto. I thought the 17mm-85mm IS USM lens that came e/ my camera was sharp - but compared to this lens, the kit lens might as well be from a DIY pinhole camera.
Nature Lens!
This lens has extremely fast (and quiet) focus, and is razor sharp.What more could you want, when photographing wildlife up close! ... Read more

Features

• Compact and lightweight, this 4.3x autofocus zoom lens is ideal for candid shots, portraits, travel and sports photography
• Count on genuine Nikon optics for outstanding picture quality
• This is a G designated lens, not ED series -Nikon Part #1928
• Accepts 62mm filters (see sidebar)

Reviews (30)

Great Value - FYI
This lens is worth the few bucks it costs - no question about it - but it's true that it performs poorly in low light situations but for what it is supposed to do - it is a great value for a Nikon telephoto -I give it two thumbs up.There are many good tech specific reviews of this lens already posted here from those of us who use this lens and most of what was said,I agreed with.So the main reason I wanted to post my review was to give other future buyers of this lens a FYI.This very same lens is included in the "Nikon Zoom 300 SLR Digital Camera Accessory Kit 9983" -- which is what I purchased through Amazon.AND, if you can believe it, it costs about the same and you get more for your money.[a good nikon camera bag, an extended warranty for your camera as well as for the lens..]Anyway, I wouldn't have found this had another Nikon enthusiast not told me about it.So I wanted to pass on this tip -- in case anybody was interested in a few extra accessories with this lens.Hope the info helps.Yes, good lens and also the kit I mentioned is a fantastic buy.

Very nice zoom lens, not for low light or dark indoor though
First, I'm giving this 70-300mm lens a 5 stars rating partly because the price is inexpensive (which is good in my opinion). Usually you get what you paid for, however in this case you get much more than what you paid for.
you get what you pay for
I was amazed to find this lens for such a low price. I bought it with only a rudimentary knowledge of aperture.I only hand-hold my camera in a range of light settings from wedding ceremonies to outdoor parades, and every time I have used this, the images turn out fuzzy.I blame myself partially (of course!) but just wanted to mention to those of you out there who might be thinking about this that it is really only ok for outdoor situations where the light is bright and you are stable, shooting with a very steady hand. ... Read more

Features

• EFS mount for EOS 20D and Digital Rebel bodies; ultra wide-angle lens
• 3 aspherical lens elements with one super-UD element
• 10-22mm focal length
• f/3.5-4.5 maximum aperture
• Ring-Type UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Reviews (23)

Excellent 16-35mm (equiv.) for APS-C
Many great things have already been said about this lens, and I will support them!
Not bad, but no other options
If you have a 1.6x cropped sensor, then this is really the only super wide angle lens canon makes.The crop factor makes this equivalent to a 16-35mm lens on a full sensor.The construction quality feels solid and well built.That said, this is not an "L" lens.I'm not an "L" snob ... I'll take a value where ever I can get it.The sharpness on this lens is pretty good, but not razor sharp.Even on a tripod, even at F/8 or F/11, even with MLU, it's acceptably sharp, but not amazingly sharp.Even so, I love using this lens because the wide angle creates some great composures.The other place this lens falls short is contrast.Once again, acceptable but not amazing.This is a good lens, but not a great one.

Zowie! The Canon EF-S 10-22 sparkles but...
Up Front: If you're considering this lens, stop considering- and buy it. I had occasion to try the Tamaron Zoom in this range and noticed plastic-y digital qualities in some of the Tamaron's highlighted-texture areas. None of that is a problem with this Canon beauty. I am using it as my normal lens. The contrast is razor-sharp enough to shave with. It's graphic in monochrome and colors are pure and leap off the monitor like a politician attracted by a TV camera. It's also light weight and plenty fast enough with practically no spherical Abs....
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Features

• EF mount; standard zoom lens
• Ultra-low Dispersion glass with Fluorite elements; inner focusing ring; full-time manual focus; aspherical lens
• 24-70mm focal length
• f/2.8 constant maximum aperture
• Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)

Reviews (37)

Compared to 24-105 4L IS
After using both lenses I think this is much better. Here are my reasons:
One of the best
This is a great lens. The pictures I take are very sharp and alive with color, and the brokeh is excellent. I am a big fan of keeping a shallow depth of field when shooting people or animals, so the f/2.8 helps out. Also dim wedding receptions are no problem with even the weak built in flash on my Rebel XT. The autofocus is practically silent, accurate and very fast.
The Best All Around? Maybe
I think it very well could be so I'm not going to differ with those who say it is.I bought this to use with a new 5D and itt's simply outstanding in every regard. So far, I've kept it on the 5D and can't bring myself to take it off.
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Features

• Designed for Nikon SLR Digital Camera models
• Vibration Reduction (VRII) minimizes the effects of camera shake allowing photographers to shoot handheld at as many as 4 shutter speeds slower (when used on Nikon DX format DSLR) than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper images
• Two Nikon Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements deliver superior optical performance for both digital and 35mm photography. ED glass minimizes chromatic aberrations, contributing to superb contrast and resolution performance
• Internal Focus (IF) provides fast and quiet auto focusing without changing the length of the lens, retaining subject-working distance through the focus range
• Focus as close as 4.9 feet throughout entire zoom range

Features

• Designed especially for use with the Cyber-shot DSC-H1 digital camera
• High grade construction helps eliminate color aberration and picture distortion
• Features a 3 group and 5 element design for clear, consistent optics
• Includes a carrying pouch and front and rear lens caps for protection while off of the camera

Reviews (12)

Excellent
This lens is the way to go. It does an excellent job with no vignetting except when you zoom in closer than you're supposed to.

Not For DSC-F828
I ordered this lens on the hope and chance that it might work on my DSC-F828. It does properly screw on to the DSC-F828's filter threads, but nope, the lens doesn't work acceptably with the F828.
Blurry around the edges
The lens zooms OK, but I find too many pictures where the image is blurry around the edges. I would not buy this again, but might try another brand. Also, the 1.7 zoom is not quite enough to get the real close-ups needed. Maybe 2.2 would do, but 3.2 would be better. ... Read more

Features

• EF-S lens - exclusively for Canon EOS 20D, Digital Rebel XT, per March 2005
• True flat-field macro lens that can focus to full life-size magnification
• Fill the frame with a subject the size of a penny
• Working distance of nearly 4 inches from front of lens to subject at 1x
• Canon's shortest focal length macro lens ever with fully internal focusing

Reviews (10)

Great multi-use lens
This lens is my favorite as I keep it on my Rebel XT at all times. I enjoy taking macro close-ups and portrait-type shots, which makes this a great lens for everyday use.It is light-weight and not bulky.My last SLR camera (years ago) was a Minolta with 50mm f/1.8 lens, and various other lenses that I rarely used.I usually don't use a zoom lens due to the extra length and weight.Also, most non-professional zoom lenses are much slower at the closest tele-position due to the higher f/stop.With a fixed focal length of 60mm, I don't mind moving myself toward or away from the subject (not a big deal).The pictures always appear to be sharp with good contrast and color saturation.
canon 60mm macro lens
the optics are the best i've ever seen. the clarity is great. the abillity to focus on small objects only 2" away allows great macro pictures. however the auto focus is much slower than most canon lenses, but i can focus manually. this is my favotite lens ever.

Sharp and Light
This was one of the first lenses that I purchased with my Rebel XT.Now after taking several thousand pictures with it I can honestly say it was well worth the cost.I very rarely have any unsharp pictures with this lens unless it is my own fault by trying to use too slow of a shutter speed without a tripod.
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