Anyone have the 180mm f/3.5L Macro?

Only played with one on a Rebel XTI once - it was very bad at autofocusing in low light. But it's the standard reference macro lens from what I've read. It's certainly on my wish list, although in the interest of saving $ I might look at the Tamron 90mm macro as well.

The Canon 100 has a good reputation among astrophotographers, which means that it should be top-notch for general shooting as well.

I don't do a lot of macro work, but the bit I have done has left me very happy with the lens.

Here's a quick sample from mine:

<img src="http://brianja.smugmug.com/photos/98981442-L-1.jpg">

The 100mm f/2.8 is the reference lens for macro photography and is excellent also for normal shooting. Just be ready for a very shallow DoF when shooting close-ups.

<img src="http://personal.inet.fi/private/petri/frog.jpg">

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<center><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/184/398228136_299e896fd8.jpg"></center><p>Very nice love watch stuff. Heres one from a Sigma 105 2.8. I should have stopped the second hand?