Tokina 100mm 2.8f vs Canon 100mm 2f USM

[firepickz]

Currently I just bought a tokina 100mm, but i dun really like the focusing speed.

I thought of selling away to get the Canon 100mm with USM, its it a good idea?

[firepickz]

Sorry should be canon 100mm f2.8 usm....

Originally Posted by firepickz Currently I just bought a tokina 100mm, but i dun really like the focusing speed. I thought of selling away to get the Canon 100mm with USM, its it a good idea?

[STEV]

i got the canon 100mm, think is faster only by a bit more. btw do u use it for macro or portrait? if for macro, think u can take yr time to focus..

if for portrait then sell n buy canon lol if speed is yr concern.

[firepickz]

more for macro ba.... i like canon 100mm bcos it does not extend when focus... tokina extend quite long even when limit is on.

shouldn't buy on it impulse haha...

[MarkTan89]

Get the EF 100 f/2.8 Macro USM, you will not regret ! Super sharp lens Build quality and focusing speed trumps the Tamron too.

[STEV]

Originally Posted by firepickz more for macro ba.... i like canon 100mm bcos it does not extend when focus... tokina extend quite long even when limit is on. shouldn't buy on it impulse haha...

well, is never too late to upgrade... is your wallet ready to cough again?
however e lens is worth every penny.

[mummum]

i don't bash the tokina for ;

1.) slow AF since i use MF most of the times.

2.) for its lack of IF since most of the times, the lens barrel are fully extended.

3.) sharpness... i don't see a diff.

you can either sell away your tokina for a knock down price and lugi much, or learn to appreciate it

one thing i have difficulty doing with the toki is to capture a bee in flight, i wonder with USM, will it make a significant difference hehe

[firepickz]

Yes i also had problem shooting bee flying from flower to flower.