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January 26, 2010 10:01 am

Tamron AF 28 75mm f 2 8 SP XR ZL Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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Tamron AF 28 75mm f 2 8 SP XR ZL Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon Digital SLR Cameras




Tamron applies the Di (Digitally Integrated) logo to lenses with optical systems designed to meet the performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras, and this 28-75mm Di autofocus zoom lens is no exception. Boasting revolutionary downsizing XR technology, the lens is among the smallest and lightest models in the history of fast zoom lenses. In fact, it looks just like an ordinary standard zoom lens, but offers a fast constant maximum aperture that will reshape your photographic horizons. Specific details include a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8, a minimum focusing distance of 13 inches, and a rotation-type zoom. As with all Tamron lenses, the 28-75mm lens carries a six-year warranty.

  • Lens construction: 16 elements in 14 groups
  • Angle of view: 75 to 32 degrees
  • Zooming type: Rotation
  • Diaphragm blade number: 7
  • Minimum aperture: f/32
  • Minimum focusing distance: 13 inches
  • Macro magnification ratio: 1:3.9 (at 75mm)
  • Filter diameter: 67mm
  • Accessories: Lens hood
  • Mount: Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony
  • Dimensions: 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.6 inches long
  • Weight: 18 ounces

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5 Stars tamron via canon
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28-75mm autofocus zoom lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture

EXELENTLY meet performance characteristics of digital SLR cameras

Minimum focusing distance of 13 inches; rotation-type zoom

Smaller and lighter than most fast zoom lenses; weighs 18 ounces

Measures 2.9 inches in diameter and 3.6 inches long; 6-year warranty

DO NOT THINK TOO LONG !!

If you are here you are not the only one who use it ( proudly ?!!!)

5 Stars High quality optics
I have both the Canon 24-70 and this lens. The quality and sharpness of the image taken with this lens is outstanding. I really can not tell them apart from the Canon (BOTH PIN SHARP). I use this on my back-up camera but it’s easier to carry around for a long period of time – much lighter. The build quality of the Canon is better and it is a much sturdier lens. The Canon has full time manual which I need when shooting weddings – I was concerned with damaging the Tamron which does not have full time manual. Overall this lens is an outstanding value – I would not hesitate to buy it.

4 Stars Great for indoor sports
I had problems taking indoor basketball shots with the f3.5 zoom, and this f2.8 zoom solved my problems at 1/2 the price of a canon.

4 Stars Good Value for a Fine Lens
Not having the change to spring for the Canon “L” equivalent, I did my research and decided this would more than suffice. Having used it for some recent photos, I can say it was a good decision. Build quality seems quite good and the zoom mechanism has just the right feel. Sharpness at normal aperatures is very good and even at f2.8 is not too soft on my Canon 20D. Should make a good ‘walkabout’ lens and even a credible portrait lens at 60mm+ (although it is hard to beat the portraits taken with my 50mm f1.4). There is a little autofocus searching under dimmer light conditions, but not bad and certainly not a problem for normal landscape photos that I like to take. Comes with a short hood, unlike many Canon lenses. My first Tamron. Nice job Tamron!

4 Stars Tamron AF 28-75mm f/2.8
I’m a novice photographer and for me this was not only a steal but a huge upgrade. Seems on par with the standard Canon line of lenses in terms of construction.

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Precision Design DSLR300 Universal High Power Auto Flash with Zoom Bounce Swivel Head for Canon Rebel XT XTi XS XSi EOS 30D 40D 50D 5D SLR Cameras

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Precision Design DSLR300 Universal High Power Auto Flash with Zoom Bounce Swivel Head for Canon Rebel XT XTi XS XSi EOS 30D 40D 50D 5D SLR Cameras




This universal high-power flash unit for Canon digital SLR cameras is the perfect accessory for any photographer looking for reduced red-eye, evenly lit subjects, or more power for telephoto shooting. This flash can be effective at ranges of over 50 feet, reduces shadows, and adds depth to your pictures thanks to the adjustable head, which zooms, swivels and tilts for added versatility.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Good in a pinch…
I have had this flash for a little over a month now. I am very “anti-flash” and will pretty much do ANYTHING I CAN not to need one. There is only so much you can do with your aperture, ISO, and shutter speed before you start losing serious quality in your photos…sometimes you just need to bite the bullet and use the flash. I find that this flash paired with a Lumiquest Portable Softbox and bounced off a white ceiling really does the trick in low light situations. I haven’t had much of a problem so far…and it has made it possible to take crisp photos even in an almost dark area. I say, for the price, it is certainly worth a try.

4 Stars Great flash for the price
I recently purchased this flash for my Canon Rebel XS and was a little worried about buying a flash that didnt have the Canon name on it, but when I looked at the price difference between the Canon 430 and this, I decided I would try this out. So far, I am quite impressed with the flash. The flash level seems bright but not too bright and with a omnibounce diffuser on it, it takes great pictures in low light settings. The reason I gave this a four rather than a five is that it does have a little bit of a cheap plastic feel to it and since it is not a Canon, you can not do as much adjusting with the flash inside the camera. Overall great product, especially for those on a budget, need a spare flash, or just starting in the DSLR world.

2 Stars Did not last very long…
I bought this for my daughters Canon EOS XSi, which she uses for her photography class.

She got about a month worth of use from it, then it died. Just beyond the return policy limit. Go figure.

Qualiy was just ok… maybe 8/10. Could be a little more solid in my mind.

Functionality was about a 9/10. Not bad for a $50 flash.

I really like(d) the telescoping flash lens, which converts the flash from direct to diffused flash instantly without adding a separate diffuser. VERY nice feature.

I would give it a 4/5 if it did not die on me so soon.

5 Stars Bright bang for the buck
Great value for this product. I’ve been using it for about 4 months and can confidently recommend it. Bright, with new batteries (rechargables) recycle time was 1 s. Simple functions, lightweight and stellar with a soft box. Great as an off camera flash too.

Look, if you want to compare a $500 Canon Speedlite to this $50 product you’re barking up the wrong tree. I don’t see Motor Trend comparing an Acura with a Yugo. But if you want a great intro flash to learn about strobes then you can’t beat this deal.

3 Stars My experience with the Precision Design Flash
The flash was a little difficult to use at first. I was in a gym at a volleyball game and the lighting was very dim. I had to adjust the flash several different times to acquire a clear picture – which meant I missed some “Kodak” moments. I am learning how to bounce the light but overall it is a good product.

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January 19, 2010 8:26 am

Canon EF 70 200mm f 4 L IS USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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Canon EF 70 200mm f 4 L IS USM Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras




Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM lens offers the highest possible optical quality with no change in aperture over the full focal range of the lens. This allows photographers to set exposure at the widest aperture and zoom all the way through to 200mm without having to decrease shutter speed. Developed for use with a Canon SLR camera, this autofocus telephoto zoom lens offers optimized use with the Canon EOS series digital cameras. Of particular note, Canon has introduced an image stabilizer (IS) that adjusts to meet the demands of professional photography. IS reduces dramatically the image blur caused by camera shake. Gyro sensors detect unwanted vibrations, triggering the corresponding movement of a correcting lens group perpendicular to the optical axis. This alters the light path, returning the image to its correct position on the sensor or film plane. For shooting immobile subjects, Mode 1 corrects for movement in the image along both the horizontal and vertical axes. For shooting while panning horizontally to follow a moving subject, Mode 2 turns off vertical correction and prevents the effect of dragging the subject back through the frame. The lens’ Ring-type USM employs ultra-sonic frequency vibrations to drive auto focus with unrivalled speed and near-silent operation. A powerful CPU and improved AF algorithm contribute to speed performance. The EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM includes distance metering information, providing compatibility with the E-TTL II flash system of late model cameras such as the EOS-1D Mark II, EOS-1Ds Mark II, EOS 5D and EOS 400D. When used in conjunction with Canon’s range of EX Speedlite flash units, the lens passes distance information to the flash algorithm for markedly improved flash exposure metering. Includes Lens hood and soft pouch

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars I’m just rating what I received.
I ordered this lens new from an online merchant recently and after taking it out to shoot for one day, I’ve found that it performs remarkably- when it performs.

I am not rating the 70-200 F/4L IS in general, but rather the one that I received. I thought about not writing a review just so that the raving 5star reviews wouldn’t be skewed but I thought this might be helpful for people who thought it might be too good to be true that nobody got a lemon. It’d be unfair for me to choose to only write a great review just because everyone else did, ignoring the flaws that mine came with.

The lens that I got seemed to be a lemon (which speaks of Canon’s quality control). I tried focusing to infinity manually (tried on both MF and AF) and it just wasn’t getting there. It would rotate from Macro all the way up to about 3/4ths of the way to infinity and it would stop. I put on the lens cap and pressed the shutter halfway to see if it did what it’s supposed to do (try to focus from Macro to Infinity) but again, it would never reach infinity. In fact, when it was rotating towards infinity, it would get stuck and make a scratchy noise. The zoom would also sometimes not turn all the way to 70mm, but if I messed with the focus ring a little bit, the zoom ring would work again. One time it got to the point where the focus ring wouldn’t change the area of focus at all.

The reason why I gave this any stars at all was because I’m giving it 3 stars because it did perform well a couple times and when it did, the image quality as far as saturation, contrast and sharpness were fantastic. Expected better quality control for an L lens so I took off 2 stars. I’ve returned this lens and bought another copy. When it comes, I will give an update to this review.

5 Stars Best zoom lens on the planet
Wow! That’s what you will say when you see your first images from this lens!

It’s not hype, it’s for real.

Small, light, super sharp, super high IQ, super-fast AF, excellent 4 stop IS.

There’s not a lot more to say.

4 Stars Great staple, “go-to” lens.
I have owned this lens for over a year now.

The first lens I purchased had severe front focusing issues and was not as sharp as I would like in a lens of this price range. I returned it and the 2nd copy has been perfect. Having spoken with other enthusiasts, this doesn’t seem to be an uncommon experience, and Canon may have some quality control issues, which is why this is rated a 4 instead of a 5.

The new lens is wonderful, tack sharp, good build and focuses quickly. I use it to do dog photography and it is great outdoors. Indoors for action shots in low light, I would go with the 2.8 over the f/4 to get those really crisp photos in low light conditions. Otherwise great all around zoom lens at a good price. Image stabilization has really come in handy too.

5 Stars Amazing quality in all aspects, cant wait to use it on a full frame.
Optical quality:

The best I’ve seen, period. The pictures I take with this lens standout even around pictures taken with other L lenses like the 17-40 at F/8. This one is sharp from F/4 until diffraction starts to affect (f/16) and is sharp at all zoom points.

IS capability:

I wish all my lenses had an IS like this one does. I can even take sharp pictures at 1/15 at 200mm. It does drain battery a little faster but not to be an issue at all, I even forget about it.

Construction quality:

Solid, excellent… L grade.

Portability

I laugh at the guys lugging the f/2.8… the only reason I would consider the 2.8 is for indoor sports (freezing action) or portaits.

This one at f/4 still produces nice bokeh when taking portraits.

Usability

Of course, its up to you. I have a 40D and found this lens to be too long for normal use. Im buying a 5D mk II and one of the great things about that is that I will be using this lens more. On an APS-C camera the lens becomes usable only for far subjects (more than 20 feet) or head portraits.

Use with the 1.4 tele extender

Great. It still gives excellent optical quality and everything works perfect (remember you loose 1 stop of light however).

4 Stars Beautiful Lens
I use this with a 5D and the combination creates some lovely photos. I had to try two copies of the lens because of corner softness. Its capable of producing gorgeous shots. Works well with the 1.4x adapter.

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January 16, 2010 6:38 pm

Canon EF S 15 85mm f 3 5 5 6 IS USM UD Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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Canon EF S 15 85mm f 3 5 5 6 IS USM UD Wide Angle Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras




EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM extra wide-angle to telephoto zoom lens with 35mm equivalent of 24-136mm * compatible with Canon APS-C format digital SLR cameras * Image Stabilization allows in-focus shots with longer exposure times (up to four stops slower shutter speed) * ring-type Ultrasonic Motor for fast, silent autofocus * available full-time manual focusing (automatically overrides autofocus) * minimum focus distance: approximately 14 inches * lens is 3-7/8″ long, 3-1/4″ in diameter *

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Good walkaround lens
I bought this lens to make it one of two lenses to walk around, being the other one the Canon EF-S 17-55 f2.8 IS USM.

This lens has a good color saturation, sharp image quality and fast Autofocus. the 85mm focal length is very useful to zoom at something without having to carry your longer zoom around. I use this lens mostly at day time, and the 17-55mm F2.8 is my inside-night time lens, although I can stretch the IS and make good pictures in low light.

After having lenses from Tamron and one Sigma, I can really say that Canon is the best way to go if you aren’t in a tight budget.

4 Stars Excelllent Lens, Heavy
I bought this lens because I had dropped my Cannon Rebel XSi and damaged the lens that came with the original camera kit. I am an amateur. This lens is easy to use, hardy, takes pictures very quickly and gives me great close-ups. It does definitely add more weight to the camera.

5 Stars Fantastic Walk-around for APS-C dSLRs
I was one of the early fans of this lens, and to my knowledge, one of the first guys to get their hands on one and play with it, from the moment I held this lens, I knew she was a winner

Lets start with the build quality, its fantastic, ok its not quite L-level, but it is considerably better than the old 17-55 f/2.8 IS I owned, as in its put together much better, the build is similar to a midrange Nikon lens [Such as the 16-85 VR] which is a good thing, the zoom and focus rings both operate smoothly, but are also reassuringly firm, there is a slight bit of zoom creep between 24-35 I’ve found, but nothing major to worry about

AF-wise, its a very quick performer, probubly one of the faster USM lenses out there, and its also very quiet, even for a USM lens the soft noise is well..softer…and the IS functions completely silently and smoothly, and as advertised, its good for at least 4 stops of stabilization, I’ve managed 1/4 shots with ease at 85mm for instance…

Optically, this lens impresses, people may criticize its variable aperture nature but its tack sharp wide open, even at 15mm, distortions are very good [They test even less than the 24-105 f/4L on a full frame camera] and the colors have a very nice zest to them, The only down side is the chromatic aberration, which is a tidge high, but its also easily correctable from what I’ve seen, and certainly not as bad as some people would make it sound, overall I’ve been very impressed with this lens optically, its one of the best lenses I’ve had [And I've owned the 24-105 f/4L IS and the 17-55 f/2.8 IS] and its my favorite walk-around lens ever

My only other complaints are the fact that it should include a hood for the price, Canon is still the only manufacturer who forces you to buy $45 lens hoods for $700-800 lenses just because they’re not an L lens…Its quite annoying to be honest..but again, I knew that going into this..

Overall, its a fantastic lens, don’t mock it till you try it :)

4 Stars good not great
This lens is the perfect walkabout lens covering 23-135 with the 1.6 factor.

Distortion is at a minimum, and although not a fast lens, the IS makes even hand held shots sharp.

The downside of this lens is that both in sunlight, and in studio flash conditions chromatic aberration (purple/green fringe) is evident in all shots. Granted it is less pronounced than with the cheap kit lens (for the 7D) but none the less at 1:1 resolution there is chromatic aberration in every shot where dark and bright come together in high contrast.

The Canon software that comes with DSLRs does a very good job of removing the fringe from photos, however that means unlike Nikon’s in-camera processing of the image to remove fringe, an extra manual step of doing that on the Canon is necessary for any images that are more than casual snapshots.

If you want 1 lens for a very wide to slight tele range, this is probably the best thing available for 1.6 crop factor. However even if the price is near L lenses, this is not an L lens and it will be apparent when zooming in 1:1.

4 Stars Excellent walk-around lens
If you have to pick one high-quality walk-around lens for your Canon APS-C (1.6x) dSLR, this is it. I debated between this one and the Canon 17-55m f/2.8 IS; the additional range won over (the extra 2mm on the wide end helps noticeably, and longer telephoto reach is nice too), and being 25% cheaper didn’t hurt. The big advantage of the other lens’ f2.8 max aperture could be important to some. I shoot a decent bit of video and don’t mind the smaller aperture for a little more latitude in focusing errors; even my stills are rarely shot below f5.6, though I do have other lenses to cover other needs (50mm f/1.4 USM and 70-200 f/2.8L IS).

Coupled with the EOS 7D, this lens is perfect as a fairly compact and very capable kit. Images are sharp and colorful, focusing is quick. Build quality feels solid. No issues at all!

Why 4 stars only then? Dunno, found it hard to give 5 stars when I compare it with my faster L lenses, even though those are much more expensive. Guess it’s an absolute rating scale for me :)

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January 14, 2010 12:17 pm

Canon EF 100mm f 2 8L IS USM 1 to 1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

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Canon EF 100mm f 2 8L IS USM 1 to 1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras




The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens could very well be the essential multipurpose lens for every camera bag due to its ability to capture sharp close-up images of small objects as well as beautiful portrait-length telephoto shots. The incorporation of Canon’s new Hybrid IS in this L-series macro lens allows it to compensate more effectively for camera shake during close-up shooting and marks a significant improvement for professionals and advanced amateurs utilizing macro photography for portrait, nature or wedding shoots.

New Hybrid IS Technology: Designed Especially for Macro Photography
The world’s first* optical image stabilizer for SLR cameras was introduced in the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM in 1995. Since then, Canon has made continual advancements in IS systems to enhance panning capability and improve compensation for camera shake. Now, in a move aimed at extending image stabilization to the macro realm, Canon introduces its Hybrid IS in the new EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM another first for Canon and the world.

Conventional image stabilization technology is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake in non-macro shooting situations. When shooting handheld close-ups at 1x, however, camera shake makes it difficult to achieve acceptable results even with lenses incorporating conventional image stabilizers. Now, thanks to the Hybrid IS found in the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, Canon extends IS technology to the macro realm, making it easy to obtain clear handheld close-ups a world first* and a definite advantage in environments where use of a tripod is not an option.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Effectively two lenses for the price of one
I bought this lens as a macro lens, for close up work. Wow, what a lens. My 11-year-old daughter picked it up the next day while I was at work and took some spectacular photos of her bearded dragon lizard. She got right up to it, 1:1, and got amazing shots of the lizard’s scales. Please note that I did not give her any training on the lens. She just picked it up and started shooting in manual focus, image stabilization on. We’ve been wandering around the house and yard taking closeups of everything we can think of.

What I was not expecting was the value this lens provides for portraits. It is so amazingly sharp, it gives amazing results. This is a benefit I was note expecting, but wow. I’ve effectively gotten two lenses for the price of one. You’ll want good lighting, as with all portrait shooting.

My sole complaint, which almost feels petty, is the weight. We have a Canon EOS Rebel T1i, an EOS small-body SLR. Strap on this lens and a Canon Speedlite 580EX II Flash, and you have a lot of weight on a smallish SLR body. Please note that my hands are large, while my daughter’s hands are small. She loves the feel of the camera and doesn’t feel the lens is to heavy. Big performance in a lens means its going to be heavy, so no points off for this.

5 Stars Great!
Great lens! We had been looking for a new lens for portraits and decided on this one. Picture quality is great! Crisp, clear, quick focus (and we have a fast moving toddler)! Price on Amazon was by far the best that we found. A great addition!

4 Stars Wonderful Pictures, (not quite perfect function)
To start off, this lens deserves 5 stars on outstanding picture quality alone. I currently own the 70-200 F/2.8 IS, the 50mm 1.4 and now the 100mm L Macro. I was always weary of reviewers that say primes are the only way to go….but after 3 different 70-200mm lens’s, I am learning why. The zooms have a niche, but PQ is alway better on my primes. That being said…

I really really like this lens. It re-inspires me to get out and take pictures; it is fun all over again. The color contrast is just the way you like it. The bokeh, as others have mentioned, is very smooth in transition (see my sample pictures). The lens is made of a newer plastic barrel, but it is far from the cheaper non L variety. It is very acceptable for its size.

I hear the IS isn’t very useful up close and personal. It is my opinion that it is VERY useful for everyday real world applications. I was shooting baby pictures in very low light from 7 inches away, and most my pictures were keepers (of course I positioned myself to be stable). The IS is very quiet and smooth. I think it is worth the money.

There is a reason I gave it 4 stars. I have noticed on several occasions that the auto focus travels and doesn’t lock. This only seems to happen in low light and on objects that aren’t dynamic, for example baby pictures (smooth skin, no hard lines). However, for this price, it shouldn’t happen as much as it has.

I have had this lens for about a month and I think it is my favorite, no wait, it IS MY FAVORITE. I will update my review as I get the opportunity to judge it on true macro work, bugs, plants etc.

I cannot compare it to the former 100mm, but so far, I don’t think I would go without the IS. I just find that I need it more often than I don’t.

Hope this helps. If you can afford it, this will be one of your favorites too.

4 Stars Excellent Lens but IS not a cure-all
I upgraded to this lens from the EF 100mm 2.8 non-IS Macro. As others have stated, the IS with this lens is not a cure-all. Extreme macros (especially with extension tubes) will still have to be done on a tripod. I have been able to get keeper shots hand held with anything over about 2 ft. Others may have more luck closer as I am pretty shaky.

I’ve used it a couple of times for portraits, and I have to say it’s beautiful. The bokeh is velvety smooth and the sharpness, color and contrast are just outstanding! Much better even than some of my other “L” lenses and well worth the upgrade from the non-IS version.

My main reason for buying this lens is nature/flower/insect macros. Once we actually have bright sunlight again (it’s Winter now) I have no doubt I’ll be getting the sharpest flower macros I’ve ever gotten hand-held. I’ll update on that later.

5 Stars This is an amazing new macro lense of Canon!
I bought this lense recently on Amazon and immediately in love with it. The build quality & its “look&feel” is good enough for a L-series lense. According to Canon, this is the first L lense that made of “engineer plastics” instead of traditional aluminum metal. But I see no difference in the build quality. In fact, this is even better in term of weight (this one is one of low weight L-series lense).

For quality, it really significant & invaluable to have the IS on a macro lense. I did test two lense (the original 100mm f/2.8 Macro and this new 100mm f/2.8L IS lense). The IS made the difference:

- At the same aperture (let say 3.2); the new 100mm 2.8L IS produced nicer bokeh and better contrast, color.

- At low speed (below 1/60) – the new 100mm 2.8L IS obviously defeat the non-IS. A picture at 1/20s with IS enable is sharper than 1/100s of the old lense (without IS).

In my opinion, this lense is also usable for many other purposes (other than macro) for example: portraiture – this will be in between the 85mm and 135mm lenses, with the IS feature and nice bokeh & sharpness, this lense is also very nice for portraits, especially for kid portraits (if you already had three 85mm 1.2L-II, 100mm 2.8L, and 135mm 2L lenses – I have nothing to say; but if you can have only one of them, then 100mm can be a good choice since it can fill a lot of jobs!)

I wish Canon will release 135mm f/2L with IS enable soon. Otherwise, this one will be my first lense in the three lenses: 85mm 1.2L, 100mm 2.8L IS, 135mm 2L.

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