Macro Photography becomes easier with the new Canon lens Macro 100 2,8L IS

I am really excited that Canon have just launched their new lens, a 100mm f/2,8L IS macro USM which is part of the flagship 'L' series. Macro photography can be difficult as obtaining a sharp image can be challenging. But now, Canon have incorporated image stabilisation, the first of its type. The new Hybrid IS system means camera shake is corrected up to four stops on normal use and two stops when 1.0x magnified. Not only does it correct the shake if the camera moves side to side and up and down but this new system makes corrections if the camera moves backwards and forwards. This is why it is interesting particularly for macro work. Fewer pictures end up deleted and on the whole it makes macro photography a little easier. I hope to buy this lens and will post reviews and images in the near future.