Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Digital SLR Lens for EOS Digital SLR Cameras
- 60mm macro lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for EOS digital SLR cameras
- 25-degree angle of view is equivalent to 96mm lens on 35mm camera
- Floating optical system can focus down to life-size 1:1 magnification
- Silent and powerful ring-type ultra-sonic monitor (USM) for autofocusing
- Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2.8 inches long; 1-year warranty
- Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 2.8 inches long , 1-year warranty
A thoroughly modern design that’s optimized for select Canon EOS digital SLRs. Its angle of view is equivalent to a 96mm lens on a 35mm camera, with a floating optical system that can focus down to full life-size (1:1) magnification. Inner focusing, driven by a silent and powerful ring-type USM, means the lens’ overall length never changes during focus. This lens is a wonderful multi-purpose lens that’s equally at home shooting macro shots, portraits or available-light photos.
Features
EF-S lens – exclusively for Canon EOS 20D, Digital Rebel XT, per March 2005 True flat-field macro lens that can focus to full life-size magnification Fill the frame with a subject the size of a penny Working distance of nearly 4 inches from front of lens to subject at 1x Canon’s shortest focal length macro lens ever with fully internal focusing
RC-1 REMOTE Wireless Shutter Release for Canon EOS, Rebel
- Take pictures from approximately 16 feet away (requires direct line-of-sight)
- Wireless shutter remote makes group photos easy
- Great accessory to go with a tripod!
- Features instant-release and 2-second delay
- Uses a long-lasting and replaceable CR-2025 battery (included)
Taking pictures remotely is even easier with a wireless shutter release, with a range of approximately 16 feet (4.8 meters).
Mount your camera and choose “delayed remote” or “quick response remote” from your camera’s control panel display. Aim the remote toward the infrared receiver on the camera, and press the shutter release button on the remote. Focus & shooting modes can be adjusted in your camera’s settings. Remote requires a direct line-of-sight to operate.
Compatible Models:
EOS — 300D, 300V, 300VQD, 300X, 350D (Rebel XT), 350D, 400D (Rebel XTi), 450 (Rebel XSi), 50/55, 10, 100, kiss III, kiss IIIL, EOS IX
IXUS jr/II/III, Sureshot, ELAN7, Rebel T1 Date, Rebel T2 Date, Z180u, Z155, Pro90 IS, 120, 370Z, G1, G2, G3, G4, G5, G6, S70, S60, S1 IS, Pro 1
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Works with the Canon EOS Rebel T3i,
I purchased this item in advance for when I received my Canon T3i. It works great, but I have only used it for movie mode at this time. If your in movie mode, hitting the “s” button will take a picture, and the “2s” button will start and stop your video. This is a must have for anyone recording video of themselves for youtube and they do not have a second person behind the camera to operate it.
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|It does what it’s meant to do,
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I just got this remote control a couple of weeks back, and so far I am pretty satisfied with it. The shipment was prompt and it arrived even faster than some of the Amazon’s own products. I am using it with Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi. I chose it over some alternative products due to its compact size which comes in handy when lugging around a whole bunch of camera add-ons. I am also extremely happy with the incredibly competitive price. I only have a couple of problems with it:
1. The user-instruction sheet is not very written and its not entirely clear on a couple of crucial steps in the setup. It would have been more useful to have something that explains the setup in some detail with each one of the Canon products for which it’s meant to be used.
2. The range of the remote is rather limited. I have not measured it exactly, but it seems that it doesn’t work beyond 15 feet away.
Here is a simple set-up procedure that worked for me:
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press the “Drive mode” menu button. This is the same button as the left arrow on my camera.
3. Toggle between different settings using the left and right arrows.
4. Make sure that the “Self-timer/Remote control” option is highlighted.
5. Press the set button.
6. You are ready to roll. Point the remote to the camera (from the front of the camera) and press either the upper “S” button (for immediate shooting) or the “2S” button (for 2 seconds delayed shooting) buttons.
From what I understand, the other buttons are meant to be used with Canon’s point-and-shoot cameras. “S” is for shooting, and “W” and “T” are for zooming out/in. They will not work with Canon’s DSLR cameras.
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|Top-Notch,
I once thought that macro lenses were too specialized and that I would seldom need something so fine that I could photograph the segments in an insect’s eye. That was until I bought this lens.
I use it with a Canon 20D. My other lenses include the 17-85 IS zoom (versatile range but slow and not sharp), the 70-200mm f2.8L non-IS zoom (great for those moderate telephoto needs), and a 50mm f1.8 prime (very good for the price). But the 60mm is now my favorite lens, by a large margin. It’s on my camera all the time, and the other lenses spend most of their time in the bag.
It’s very sharp; it’s not heavy or conspicuous, and it handles fine macro photography or standard walking-around work (though not useful for wider angles).
It’s a little unfortunate that it doesn’t come with a hood – Canon must make a fortune selling those hoods at the prices they charge. I’m probably going to have to buy a hood or hope somebody sees it on my Amazon wish list. It also doesn’t come with a case, but if you’re keeping the lens in a decent camera bag you don’t need a case for the lens.
More important than a hood is some kind of support for camera if you’re doing any serious macro photography. With the lens wide open at f2.8 and the subject close to the lens you will only have about 1/4 inch (2-3 mm) of depth-of-field. Your breathing can move the camera enough to ruin your composition or knock the subject out of focus. So I’d suggest investing in some kind of small tripod or a bean bag or something to help hold it still. Of course, you can also boost the ISO and thereby get away with a faster shutter speed, but that’s at the expense of a slight loss in quality. Depending on how your pictures are being used, that may or may not be important.
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|Sharp and Light,
This was one of the first lenses that I purchased with my Rebel XT. Now after taking several thousand pictures with it I can honestly say it was well worth the cost. I very rarely have any unsharp pictures with this lens unless it is my own fault by trying to use too slow of a shutter speed without a tripod.
I also have the 180mm f/3.5L Macro Lens, which costs about 3 times more than this lens, and although it is very clear and the extra reach is nice at times especially since it can be used with both the 1.4X and 2X TC’s, it is very difficult to use inside without a tripod. The 60mm can be handheld if needed with very good results even if you have to bump your ISO up a little to do so.
I have also used this lens for both inside and outside portrait work with very nice results.
All-in-all, given it’s small size and light weight I very rarely leave this lens behind when I go out because you never know when you might see a great macro shot.
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