New Favorite Lens
I may have just discovered my new favorite lens. Yesterday I received my latest addition to my camera bag … a Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens. At first impression I have to say this lens just feels like a strong lens. The weight and materials feel solid and the performance so far is equal.
My first test is working to see exactly how shallow the depth of field can get. What better test to see how sharp a lens’ focus is that to shoot an X-Acto knife blade. I’ll admit, it took a while before I could get my eyes to discern the location razor thing depth of field. But, Canon made focusing manually very handy. What a great feel from the precise movements.
The other thing about this camera that I’m really jazzed about is the bokeh. Bokeh is really just a fancy word for out of focus. I’ve not found the origins of the word but it certainly describes what I’m looking for in a nice lens. Basically, if I’m focused in on something I want everything else to go out of focus. The above photos were shot wide open at f/2.8. This lens looks as though it’s going to deliver in this area … big time.
- Kyle Dreier