WOW! I think I'm in love! I rented a lens(60mm macro) a few weeks ago from our local Photography store and let me tell you, that baby captures phenomenal details with very little "noise"! I went to Franklin Park Conservatory and botanical garden and tested it out on some gorgeous orchids, and a blown glass skylight by Chihuly. Absolutely gorgeous. If you've never seen his work you should check it out, it is really amazing! http://www.chihuly.com/ I had a lot of fun with this lens, I could have walked around there all day taking pictures of every little petal and bloom!