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This was my very first upgrade from the kit lens for my Canon T5i, although I have since upgraded and used this lens extensively with my Canon 80D as well. I am a food blogger, and this lens really shines for food photography. Its macro capabilities mean you can get super close to your subject and maintain focus. The f/2.8 is wide enough to achieve a nice creamy blurred background while the in-focus portions of the shot are ultra-sharp. Its also a great portrait lens! If youre debating whether to purchase this lens or the Canon 50mm f/1.8 (nifty fifty) which is much less expensive, this one may be worth the extra money if you truly require the macro capability of this lens. You can get much closer to your subject with this lens than with the 50mm, and it is a bit sharper. This may serve you if you do product photography or food photography for pay. In most situations, I could use the two lenses interchangeably, especially at home shooting on a tripod with continuous lighting. I rarely need lower than the f/2.8 for food photography, and although the 60mm performs well in dim lighting (such as in a restaurant), I dont reach for it for night photography or when photographing live music in dark venues -- I prefer my 50mm f/1.8 in those situations. Although I do find them to perform similarly in most cases, I must admit that I find myself reaching for the 50mm much more frequently, since its more compact and performs better for video -- it focuses faster and its autofocus seems to be a bit more accurate. The 60mm has a tendency to blur in and out while hunting for focus, especially if you are taking handheld shots. Overall, while Ive used this lens and been satisfied with the results in my food photography and portraiture, Im planning to sell it and just keep my 50mm, so that I can free up cash for other pieces to add to my collection. I dont think its necessary to own both unless you are shooting on more than one camera at a time.