Shop For Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras

I could not believe my eyes after seeing the pictures taken by me using this lens. Sharpness is just astounding.
On the flip side it does not have the smooth and quiet USM motor as its rival (Canon 100mm macro); but historically some of the great Macro shots have been taken by focusing the lens manually.
The lens comes with a hood which is not usually necessary since the glass is recessed far inside, but since I sit a filter over the lens I use the provided hood. Canon DOES NOT provide the hood for free :(
All in all I would say that Canon has (good glass and USM motor) while the Tamron has (good glass, free hood and, of course is cheaper).
Anyways I think it was a good decision of mine to go for the Tamron instead of the Canon. To further strengthen my decision Tamron had a $60 rebate (and yes I did get the rebate check from Tamron).

I have read people raving about using this lens for portraits, but I found the Canon EF 50mm f1/8 ($80 value) lens to be a better performer.Get more detail about Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras.