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I love this lens! It hasn't come off my A100 DSLR since it arrived. I have had it about a month and shot over 3000 images learning all aspects of this superb optic. It is sharp, shockingly sharp! Until now I was using my 18-70 mm and 75-300 zooms with and without close up filters. Mostly good close up shots and occasionally a real nice sharp close up. The 100mm f2.8 is in another league. I have been in photography since 1968, and this lens once again proves my theory and gut feel that fixed focal length prime lenses are still king of resolution. My shots of flowers and bees are the best ever. For the first time I can now see in my digital images just how messy bees are with pollen! Oh, and let's not forget the color. The color is intense in every image. Warning: This is a demanding lens. So first and foremost read the instructions on how to use the "focus limiter." This is a must. It will speed up focusing for all uses, including macro, scenes, architecture, and general photography. Also realize that this is a telephoto lens with extreme close focusing. As a result, especially for close ups, the depth of field is extremely shallow when using f2.8 and similar f-stops. This is an optical law, not a defect, so use it to your advantage by planning shots requiring selective focus. By following these tips, taking many shots to learn about the lens, and if this is your first prime lens, you will be ushered into a new level of digital photography performance. PS: Amazon was fast and reliable in shipping my 100mm f2.8 macro.

Your rating: 5 stars
Headline: This camera lens is awesome!

Pros : Durable, Sharp Focus, Easy To Clean, Lightweight, Easily Interchangeable
Cons : NONE
Best Uses : Wildlife, Sports/Action, Portraits, Macro and portraits, Upgrade
Describe Yourself : Semi-Professional

I only use this lens when the shot counts. My site has 10,000 shots primarily with this macro lens.
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I used in over 100 pictures of flowers and orchids. I was very pleased to see the excelent quality of the pictures.

The 100mm Macro is Awesome..
You Can Get The Details of anything..
Recommended.. Don't Hisitate Before ordering it..
It's Worth every penis..

I dont like to do review but in this case I have to do it, this lens is just amaizing you will discover another world