Convince me to get the 80mm macro lens

[GreenGuy33]

I shoot mostly flower, plant and other close-up photography. I have the 60mm, 90mm and 11 + 16mm macro converters, plus Lensbaby 56 and 85mm Velvet lenses.
Those who have the 80mm macro lens, can you describe what you love about the lens and provide images?

Thanks!

[Mike-Photos]

Hello

 

I waited three years for this lens, and I'm extremely happy with it.

 

1) IS works really well, and makes a big difference to the number of keepers.

2) You can use the 1.4 and 2x tele-extenders so that you don't have to be so close to the subject.

3) Image quality is superb. It's at least as sharp as the 90, which I have subsequently sold. I use the 80mm for portraits instead of the 90.

4) The problem for me with the macro converters, which I also have and used, is that if you want to take a non-close-up shot you can't.

 

My first shoot with the lens, Butterfly Conservatory in Niagara:

https://mikekatz.smugmug.com/Mikes-Photos/2018/2018-01-09-Niagara-Butterflies/

[Mike G]

If the bugs and creepy crawlies don’t convince you nothing will!

 

Nice ones Mike.