I bought this lens yesterday for my t5i and I was skeptical at first. I have never bought a macro lens before and I wasn't really sure what to expect. After playing around with it for a while and taking multiple test shots, I started to get a hang of it.

extremely fast on non closeup subjects; Fast auto-focus; Superior build quality; Super-sharp images

af can be slow at times

I'm putting together a digital SLR system for dental case photography, and this lens in combination with Canon's Rebel SL1 body and MR-14EX ring flash makes for a compact and light system capable of 1:1 macro imaging.

Bought this lens even though saving up for another one and I'm glad I did. Took a macro class to try the lens out and have some great photos. If your on the fence about this lens, get it, you won't be sorry, worth every penny!

All in all this lens is great. It gives out very clear and precise colors and doesn't disappoint. The lens is almost silent when auto focusing. This lens also is very durable and easy to use. Great bang for your buck.

Easy to use, top quality images, great starting macro lens for beginner photographers like me!

Easy to use; Compact; Build quality

I am an novice photographer, but I really wanted to get into macro photography, as well as candid snapshots, so I chose this lens. Being fixed lens, it has better image quality than most zoom lenses. The downfall to this, being the lack a zooming abilities!

I bought this lens yesterday for my t5i and I was skeptical at first. I have never bought a macro lens before and I wasn't really sure what to expect. After playing around with it for a while and taking multiple test shots, I started to get a hang of it.

extremely fast on non closeup subjects; Fast auto-focus; Superior build quality; Super-sharp images

af can be slow at times

One of the things I like the most about this lens is its portability. If you are a nature photographer, this lens will allow you not to miss macro shots in the field if you are taking with you heavier gear. It fits anywhere!

Superb Image quality; 1:1 macro; multifunctional (macro and portraits); WEIGHT; build; bokeh

Only EF-S; does not take KENKO Extension tubes directly

Compact lens, lightweight and great quality.

John Lewis matched the price I found somewhere else and was ready to coll ct the next day, couple this with a two year guarantee and it was a no brainier. The lens feels solid and well built, the results are superb, you need to remember though that when photographing at close differences the...