Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR Cameras

Bring small things into full-sized view with the Canon EF 60mm macro USM lens. Macro lenses can uncover detail that would be impossible to detect by the eye and give new perspective to extremely minute subjects such as insects or the petals of a small flower, and this lens is no exception. The 60mm lens offers an angle of view that's equivalent to a 96mm lens on a 35mm camera, along with a floating optical system that can focus down to life-size 1:1 magnification. The inner focusing system, meanwhile, is driven by a silent and powerful ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM), meaning the lens's overall length never changes during focus. Ultimately, the multi-purpose lens is equally at home shooting macro shots, portraits, or available-light photos. Like all Canon EF-S lenses, this lens is restricted to the EOS 20D, EOS Digital Rebel, and EOS Digital Rebel XT cameras.

Technical Details :
* 60mm macro lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for EOS digital SLR cameras.
* 25-degree angle of view is equivalent to 96mm lens on 35mm camera.
* Floating optical system can focus down to life-size 1:1 magnification.
* Silent and powerful ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) for autofocusing.
* Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2.8 inches long; 1-year warranty.



Lens Specifications :
* Focal length: 60mm
* Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
* Lens construction: 12 elements in 8 groups
* Diagonal angle of view: 25 degrees
* Focus adjustment: Manual
* Closest focusing distance: 0.65 feet
* Filter size: 52mm
* Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter, 2.8 inches long
* Weight: 11.8 ounces

Customer Feedback :
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.
I also have the 180mm f/3.5L Macro Lens, which costs about 3 times more than this lens, and although it is very clear and the extra reach is nice at times especially since it can be used with both the 1.4X and 2X TC's, it is very difficult to use inside without a tripod. The 60mm can be handheld if needed with very good results even if you have to bump your ISO up a little to do so.
I have also used this lens for both inside and outside portrait work with very nice results. All-in-all, given it's small size and light weight I very rarely leave this lens behind when I go out because you never know when you might see a great macro shot.