Pros: Price, great macro capability, small filter thread

Cons: Focus could be better

The Bottom Line: It's hard to fault this lens once you realize it's only $200. Easily the best buy in this price range but low light focus hunts a little.

Review: This is my first lens review and I was hesitant to even write one with all the technical data and testing that goes into a good review of optics but here goes. The lens I evaluated was in the Canon EOS mount, tested on my 300D (Digital Rebel). I was ...

Pros: Excellent quality for its price, good macro facility, well-built

Cons: Limiter switch would be good, can hunt at times

The Bottom Line: You can't go wrong at this price and will be pleasantly surprised at the quality of results. Great value for a macro lens like this.

Review: If you are buying a lens with this focal length range at this kind of money, you must judge it against that level. I say that because to expect this to be of the quality or sharpness of an L series Canon or an EX range Sigma is unrealistic. So let's ...