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Is the canon ef s 60mm f 2 8 macro usm good for macro photography?

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From Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM: Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM: A macro lens by Canon for APS-C cameras, 60mm f/2.8. Specs - Maker: Canon - Focal length: 60mm (macro) - Maximum aperture: f/2.8 - Made for: APS-C sensors - Mounts: Canon EF - Stabilised: no - Autofocus: yes What it frames like - On APS-C (Canon) (Canon EF): like 96mm on full frame; f/2.8 gives about the depth of field of f/4.5 there. - Not usable on the larger-sensor bodies ...

From Buying used: Checking a camera body: - Shutter count. Shutters wear out eventually. Ask for the count, or read it from a test photo's metadata with an online tool where the brand supports it, and compare with the rated life for that model. - The sensor. Take a photo of a plain sky at f/16 and look for dark spots (dust is fixable; scratches are not). - Ports, buttons and dials. Try every button, the card ...

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