100mm F2.0 how is it?

[clutch]

I am getting my economic stimulus check soon, and i am looking into getting a semi decent fast lens... I found the Canon 100mm F2.0 USM, $400-ish. I would be using it for some sports, and portraits.

Is there anything this in that focal length and aperture range for around the same price, that might work better?

Thanks!

[TheWengler]

I think the 85mm f/1.8 is more popular. I'm not sure if it's better. The 135mm f/2 L is one of the best Canon lenses but I think it costs around $900.

[clutch]

I am getting my economic stimulus check soon, and i am looking into getting a semi decent fast lens... I found the Canon 100mm F2.0 USM, $400-ish. I would be using it for some sports, and portraits.

Is there anything this in that focal length and aperture range for around the same price, that might work better?

Thanks!i forgot to ask, will this lens will fit on my XTI?

[Rhys]

i forgot to ask, will this lens will fit on my XTI?

All Canon EOS lenses will fit on an XT/XTi/XSi. Only those marked EF will fit on full frame canon cameras.

[michaelb]

Its supposed to be a great portrait lens, although most opt for the 85 1.8 instead - the 85 is long enough for most on a crop (1.6X) sensor, plus many say that the 85 is sharper wide open with less CA (chromatic aberation).

I would choose the 85 over the 100 for a reason you might not have considered - its more popular and one of Canon's most sought-after consumer lenses; thus if you decide to unload it for something else it will sell in a flash on POTN, FM or God-forbid, Ebay.

Here's a nice comparison of the 85, 100 and the 135L....
http://www.wlcastleman.com/equip/reviews/85_100_135/index.htm

[24Peter]

I'd also edge more towards the 85 f1.8... it's a very nice/useful lens and (new) is approx $50 less than the 100 f2. http://www.canogacamera.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=3773

[clutch]

thanks for the help guys! means alot coming from the resident Photog Pro's.