Product ReviewsCanon EF 180mm f/3.5L USM Lens

Canon Macros 180mm F/3.5L Lens

I am an above average photographer- not a pro mind you. I own a Canon 100mml macro and a 100mm Zeiss macro in addition to the one I just bought.

The Canon 180mm L is super sharp and allows me more working distance from my subjects making it easier to adjust the lighting the way I want it. In my opinion the images are crisper and the color rendition is better than with the Canon 100mm macro that I own.

The lens is heavy, but I use it on a tripod so it doesn't affect what I do. If I were to carry the lens on my camera it would not be comfortable. I imagine that most users would want to use this lens on a tripod set up for added stability.

I would definitely buy this lens again. I use it on my Canon 7d and 5d III.

Art

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why I choose the canon ef 180mm macro lens

I have wanted a macro lens for about 5yrs now . When this deal came along. The lens is a canon ef 180mm f/3.5l usm macro lens . Although I have taken great photos with canon zoom lenses for my up close shots. I have always just been alittle disappointed in the super fine details .With this lens , not any more , and I can also use it as a regular zoom lens to get that little bit more detail that allows my photos look like the professionals , some of my friends all ready think my photos are as good as the pros. I took a photo of a ice sicle and sent it to my friends and family , and they were blowen away with the details that they never knew were in the making of an ice sicle . It is true for the really up close photos , you will have to use a tripod , or brace up against something to get that very sharp photo . But if your in to photographing the world up close , and not affraid to use a tripod , and even better , using a remote too . I can't imagine you not liking this lens . I even bought a new canon 7d camera to make all my lenses take better photos , which you can read about in my next review . Simi Pro Photographer TommyRead full review...

Worth every penny!

I am an amateur photographer that use my images for graphic design work. Based on that, I needed equipment with superior image quality for my work. Canon's regular line of lenses are great; I have several that I use, but the "L" series is in a completely different ballpark! I have the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 that takes great macro shots, but I needed a longer lens that allows me to take macro shots from a further distance from the subject. This lens delivered in a big way. Not only in macro shots but even portraiture and telephoto! The f/3.5 blows out the background fairly well. Autofocus is fast, silent and internal!F/2.8 would have been nice like the EF 100mm macro but I guess the price would double! Image quality is unparalleled across the full spectrum. Only knock is the shallow depth of field at really, really close range. But that's inherent with all macro lenses. A bit pricey at $1k+ compared to other macro lenses but if you are looking for superior quality macro images for your Canon, there is no other lens I have found that even compares. You definitely get what you pay for! Aside from the sticker shock, you will not be dissapointed by this lens. Besides, you're getting an "L"!Read full review...

BEST CANON MACRO LENS

it's amazing sharp, fast and bright. also quiet expensive, I know. but every penny is well spent. I have all 3 CANON macros 50mm,100mm, and this 180 . as professional I need to check often and eventually review my lenspark. the 180mm has about 30-40% more detail than the 100mm . UNBELIVABLE !
but remember it's a 180mm, so focusing must be done very carefully to not have bad surprises. even with f32 it's possible to make out of focus in macro range.
it's only limit is, that's a long focal for some uses like portrait and similar. as pure macro lens it's the best money can buy. if you want to arrive to similar resultes with shorter focal lenghs, try the pentax 67 100mm macro (not 135mm) adapted . it's a miracle ! ...Read full review...

In two words: "Exceptionally useful."

The images are sharp from infinity to 1:1 and the 180mm focal length allows the user to have a good working distance. The tripod foot makes leveling the lens a breeze.

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Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L USM Lens

Il Canon 180 Macro è molto ben costruito, ha una finitura nera lucida, che non si graffia facilmente. L'unica vera critica è la mancanza di tropicalizzazione, che può essere un problema per un uso in esterni o in condizioni ambientali difficili. Per il resto si può definire una delle migliori se non la migliore ottica macro attualmete sul mercato

Come tutti i 180mm macro è abbastanza grande e pesa circa 1 kg.
Col paraluce montato, è lungo circa 24 centimetri, ma grazie alla minima distanza di fuoco di 48 centimetri, la distanza di lavoro rimane molto migliore rispetto a focali più corte.

La ghiera di messa a fuoco è molto larga ed è progettata per una messa a fuoco molto precisa. Si può vedere il rapporto di riproduzione e l'attuale distanza di messa a fuoco, in metri e in piedi, attraverso una finestrella trasparente posta sulla parte frontale dell'obiettivo.

Sul lato sinistro dell'obiettivo ci sono due interruttori. Il primo è un limitatore di messa a fuoco; potete scegliere tra 0.48-infinito e 1.5mt-infinito. Questo interruttore riduce la gamma di distanze di fuoco e quindi permette di velocizzare l'autofocus, quando è impostato su 1.5mt. Il secondo interruttore permette di selezionare AF o MF. La messa a fuoco a un motore ultrasonico;è disponibile il full time manual focus,cioè potete mettere a fuoco manualmente in qualsiasi momento senza nessun rischio di danneggiare l'obiettivo.

L'autofocus è abbastanza lento, ma non è una sorpresa: gli obiettivi macro hanno un autofocus lento, perché l'AF deve cercare il punto di messa a fuoco tra un'ampia gamma di distanze (da 0.48m a infinito). Si può ottenere un AF più veloce usando il limitatore di messa a fuoco, che riduce la gamma di distanze, o pre-focheggiando manualmente (grazie al Full Time Manual Focus, potete passare da AF a MF in qualsiasi momento). Un altro modo per ottenere un AF migliore è usare il punto di messa a fuoco centrale, che è quello più sensibile. In ogni caso, l'AF lento non è un problema, dato che utilizzo quasi sempre la messa a fuoco manuale nella fotografia macro.

L'obiettivo è fornito con un robusto collare per treppiede e con un'ampia custodia. Il collare è uno degli aspetti che mi fanno apprezzare moltissimo il Sigma 180; quando l'obiettivo è montato sul treppiede, permetti di passare da inquadratura orizzontale a verticale senza muovere la testa del treppiede (è sufficiente allentare la vite e ruotare la fotocamera).

Il 180mm ha una minima distanza di messa a fuoco di 0.48m; in altre parole, bisogna stare a 48cm dal soggetto per raggiungere il massimo rapporto di riproduzione di 1:1. E' molto più dei 30cm del 105 macro o dei 18cm del 50 macro, e permette di fotografare soggetti sfuggenti; se vi serve ancora più focale, potete aggiungere i motiplicatori per ottenere un 250mm f/5.0 (col 1.4x) oppure un 360mm f/7.1 (con 2x). E' compatibile con i moltiplicatori Canon II serie, e mantiene una buona qualità anche col 2x.Read full review...

What a Lens

I have only had a chance to use this lens a couple of times. It has performed just as I expected. Amazing results. Image quality is outstanding, sharp as a tack. Can't wait to use it more. I wish Canon would have included the adapter ring for the MT-24EX flash. The only drawback is the price tag, but I found one used for a reasonable price.

I recommended lens for the advanced macro photographer. Excellent working distance. Lens also accepts teleconverter and extension tubes. I have not tried that setup yet.Read full review...

This lens is built like a tank!!

This lens is built like a tank and being a metal body, I found it to be lighter than I expected. I use it mainly for macro and having a bit more working distance from my subject is a bonus for me over the 100mm I used previously. I thought I would miss the extra stop of the 100 f/2.8 but it hasnt been a problem at all. It is incredibly sharp and just feels good in my hands. This might be my new favorite lens!Read full review...

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Great optics, slow AF

Great optics, slow AF, works better as manual... if you’re shooting in low light this will be a tough one to use for contrast detection AF ... optics are great though.

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Go further than 100mm

This lenses is an option that no longer is being sold/produced by canon, and the available lenses is the 100mm macro, which sometimes you would like to go further on magnification of small items or animals. This model is able to push further the macro. Maybe in the future will offer an increased macro range, as it’s going to release the RF 100 macro with 1.4x zoom. Albeit it’s not quite like 180mm and there’s no new EF lenses mount on their roadmap anymore. Therefore, this lenses were a good choice. Read full review...

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