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Old 01-06-2013, 11:18 PM   #110 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by didymus View Post
I have the old 100mm. Agree this is long enough mostly, on a crop body. If full frame would want the 180. I have done a lot of macro work. I disagree that IS isn't useful, could be very helpful. Both great lenses. Agree that 2.8 isn't a useful aperture if actually shooting macro subjects. But can make for a nice portrait lens
I meant for macro work. IS isn't really useful since you're more than likely using a smaller apertures, a tripod and strobes. If you're gonna use it as a portrait lens, then yes, it does help.
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