I have always enjoyed playing around with macro, and usually use extension rings, and sometimes close-up filters. However, today I wandered into a secondhand store and, as usual, looked in the camera cabinet. There sat a Canon EFS 60mm Ultrasonic Macro lens for under half price. I asked to look at it, and found out that it had "a small dust mark". Other than that, it looked like new and had a cheap Skylight filter on it as well. I asked for their best price, and got some further dollars off, so I succumbed and bought it. Everything except the dust spot covered under warranty.

I figured if the dust mark annoyed me too much I would maybe get it cleaned, or attempt a clean myself. Turns out the mark is off to the side on the left, and not too annoying at all. The lens is a pleasure to use, and very quick enough to autofocus. Here's a quick oof snap to show the spot (ignore the slight vignetting, that's because of light when I took the photo).

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