Being a professional photographer for many years I can honestly say, I’ve never felt the urge to get into macro photography, let alone dedicate my creative cash to invest in one and I still haven’t, especially at that price. I mean, the 60mm is a potential option but I’m a strong believer in getting the best available, so the 80mm it is. Thankfully, for this job my good friend over at Lenspimp came to the rescue. If you haven’t checked them out you should do so. If it wasn’t for them I would be able to try out the lens. Anyway back to the lens.

Thoughts on the macro Lens

Well she’s a clunker, initial thoughts out the box is, my christ, its bust, I think an element inside the lens may have dropped out, strewth. I‘m pretty sure a lens isn’t supposed to sound like this. However, later on, I find out that this soon buggers off when the lens is attached to the camera and it’s switched on. Doing so engages the Image Stabiliser and suddenly everything is smooth. I may have even let out a little whistle when the motor engaged, you know the one you do when your impressed with your own photos.

Stabilisation

This little bewty has a stabilisation system capable of a 5 stop range, which to me personally really makes this lens. Comes in handy when hung over on shoot day and you’re having difficulty keeping your hand steady. Especially when coupled with the 2.8 aperture. Best thing about this combo is the ability to shoot hand held at lower ISO.

When the lens is mounted to the camera it feels a little front heavy, I kinda feel it should have a lens mount similar to the 50-140. However, its not really an issue just something I noticed when holding my camera. One option would be to get a battery grip, as this would increase the weight of your camera body making the whole experience more balanced. Yeah maaaaann.

That aside, lets fire the puppy up and take some shots.