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Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
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Full frame sized imageLenses that create APS-C sized image are designed for digital only. They cannot be used on cameras that have image sensor larger than the APS-C format. These lenses are not suitable for film cameras either. Ultrasonic AFLenses with ultrasonic focusing mechanism tend to be quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. No stepping motor AFLenses with stepping motor focusing mechanism are better for contrast based focusing, and are quiter and faster than traditionally focusing lenses. One or more Low Dispersion lens element is usedLow Dispersion lens elements help to reduce chromatic aberration. Not stabilizedImage stabilization helps to reduce blur caused by hand shake, especially at high focal length or in low light situations. Image stabilization can give 1 to 3 stop advantage over none stabilized lens, based on the reciprocal rule. Metal mountCheaper lenses are usually equipped with plastic mount, while more expensive, professional lenses have metal mount. In general, metal mounts are more durable, and a good thing to have when lenses are changed a lot. When a camera is used mainly with one lens, the material of the lens mount is not that important. Internal FocusingInternally focusing lenses don't change their size while setting focus. The front lens is fixedThe fixed front lens is not rotating during zoom and/or focusing. This allows the photographer to use petal shaped lens hood. Fixed front lenses also make the use of polarization filters a lot easier. |
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Another telephoto macro lens with a maximum magnification of 1x. Life-size close-ups can be taken from a farther distance without disturbing the subject (insects, etc). The internal floating system minimizes fluctuations in aberrations caused by changes in the focusing distance. The delineation is therefore razor sharp from 1x to infinity.
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Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM Specification
| Available mount(s) | Canon EF |
| Application(s) | Portrait, Sports, Closeup |
| Category(s) | Telephoto prime, Macro |
| Multiplier | 1× |
| Stabilizer | no |
| Focal length | 180 mm (prime) |
| Lens construction | 14 elements in 12 groups |
| Angle of view |
35mm: 13.7° digital: N/A |
| Number of blades | 8 |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 |
| Minimum focusing distance | 48 cm |
| Magnification | 1× |
| Filter size | 72 mm |
| Size | ∅ 82.5 × 186.6 mm |
| Weight | 1090 g |
| Notes |
Mechanical full-time manual focusing built-in. |
| AF speed | N/A |
| AF sound | |
| Internal focusing | yes |
| Internal zoom | N/A |
| Fix front lens | yes |
| Mount type | metal |
| Weather sealed | N/A |
| Drop in filter | N/A |
| Ultrasonic AF | yes |
| Stepping motor AF | no |
| APS-C sized circle | no |
| Low dispersion lens element | yes |
| Hard case | LH-D24C |
| Soft case | LZ1324 |
| Lens hood |
ET-78II printable lens hood |
| Tripod adapter | N/A |
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM Reviews
Other reviews
- Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM review at www.ephotozine.com (English)
- Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM review at www.photozone.de (English)
- Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM review at www.ephotozine.com (English)
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