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Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens Imported
- Price: $499.00
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- B&H # CA1002EF
- Mfr# 2518A003
Despite the large maximum aperture, the lens remains compact. Lens group 5 moves for rear focusing, and sharp, crisp pictures are obtained at all apertures. The background blur is ideal for portraits. The USM autofocuses the lens quickly and quietly.
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/2 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 24° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.95' (89.92 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.14x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:7.1 |
| Groups/Elements | 6/8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 58 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.0 x 2.9" (7.62 x 7.37 cm) |
| Weight | 1.01 lb (458 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 88 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (79)
- Consistent output (50)
- Easily interchangeable (42)
- Lightweight (40)
- Nice bokeh (35)
Cons
- Heavy (6)
- Slow focus (4)
- Weak casing (3)
Best Uses
- Low light (47)
- Sports/action (40)
- Weddings (39)
- Portraits (24)
- Night photography (20)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (31), Semi-pro photographer (18), Casual photographer (9), Enthusiast (8), Pro photographer (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (47), Yes (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Quality glass
This 100 mm lens is the prime lens you'll get for portraiture if you are somehow matching the picture quality to the price.
You can verify the optical quality from net reviews. I...Read complete review
This 100 mm lens is the prime lens you'll get for portraiture if you are somehow matching the picture quality to the price.
You can verify the optical quality from net reviews. It is nearly faultless, the best Canon lens, they say.
It is not very expensive as it is not an L lens.
It has been around for a while because it is not easy to make significat improvements to something 99.5 % there already.
My impression on the 5D II full frame body is 'wow'.
You actually see what you are looking at unlike some dimmer zoom lenses.
At full opening, you can cut DOF slices about 2 centimetres thick. You have to shoot many of them, because with a moving subject, luck comes into play.
Shutting down to 5.6 and looking at your shots on a 27-inch screen you sort of get embarrassed, you feel as if you ' invaded somebody's private space'. With an accustomed model , the feeling of intimacy is electrifying.
Pros do not need lenses like that, so I was told. They get the same shots and more with the L zooms. the fact is that my 70-200 f/2.8 disintegrates totally when I shoot against the sun. Too many lenses, too many diffracting surfaces. This 100mm keeps the shot together.
The same thing with the 24-70 L. Shooting against the light source gives you no pictures at all.
As much as I love the flexibility and the perceived quality of the L zooms, there are a couple of prime lenses that you should have for the beauty of the image they create.
The 100mm f/2 is one.
The 50 mm f/ 1.4 is the other one.
Talking to full frame photographers here.
What's not so great about it?
It is not white and it does not zoom.
But it most certainly is a piece of glass which is a pleasure to handle and which gives you a couple of ahhhs while looking ay your day's shots.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Disappointing relative of the 85mm f1.8
I shoot primarily high school sports and rely heavily on my 85mm f1.8 lens for indoor events, as the lighting in high school gyms, field houses, and pools is iffy. I bought the ...Read complete review
I shoot primarily high school sports and rely heavily on my 85mm f1.8 lens for indoor events, as the lighting in high school gyms, field houses, and pools is iffy. I bought the 100 f2.0 to extend my reach and still manage high speeds in low light.
I have used this lens for girls' volleyball and swimming and have found it to be nowhere near as quick to focus as my 85 f1.8. I'll try it for wrestling, as I like the extended reach, and wrestlers are more likely to stay put, needing less speed for focusing. For basketball, I'll stick to the 85.
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Reviewed by 88 customers
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Pros
- Stellar Images
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I used a lot of Canon lens but i always keep this one as my favourite. For portraits it's impossible to do better. I feel comfortable with the 100mm range, the f2 aperture, the size, look and the weight of this lens. It is very good for street shooting and some landscape. I simply love this lens, it always give me stellar images. If it was rugged like the 100L F2.8, it would be simply perfect, but the built quality is very good so it's not a big drawback. I prefer it over the 85mm f1.8 that is very good too. If i had only one lens to keep, it would be this one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Durable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Lens Creep
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
28-135MM makes more sense...but its okay. Out of all my lenses, I use this one the least. Its just not the most practical.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
This was my first good lens purchase (others are cheap zoom lenses). I love love love this lens. I mostly take horse pictures--portraits, action, inside and outside. This works for everything. Shooting wide open indoors, I get bright, sharp photos. I usually shoot wide open outside, too, and get sharp shots. I love the depth of field and bokeh. This is what I use 95% of the time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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No editing, love the DOF and detail
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Pros
- Beautiful Image Quality
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
This is a great piece of glass at a very reasonable price. BUY IT!
Great for portraits.
Beautiful Bokeh.
Sharp- Edge to Edge
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
Super sharp, accurate focusing, solid construction and crazy good price make this the deal of the century. This lens is truly amazing!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I've tried several different lenses for indoor volleyball and finally found the perfect blend of image quality and focal length in this and a 200 2.8. Zooms are great, but with image quality my main priority I find primes to be better in most cases (especially when there's fast shutter speed).
Used to also have the 85 1.8, which is great, but I like the 100 2.0 a little more. The focal lengths are similar enough to not matter, but I seem to get a slightly nicer look with the 100.
Bought for indoor sports, but I can see it's use almost anywhere.
Highly recommended.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Optical quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraiture
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
Between the two, 85 mm f/1.8 and this, I made the choice for the slightly greater focal length. The optical quality is excellent, there are lots of impressive curves to prove it. The lens is light, easy to carry along, focuses fast and does not cost you arms or legs. On the hindsight, I maybe should have gone for the IS macro L but I can get a plane ticket for somewhere far away with the price difference.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I just bought a canon eos 1dx this lens fits perfectly and goes very well with full frame, a quick lens for a reasonable price.
us focus works very well given the incredible servo focus the eos 1dx has.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
- Very very very sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
This lense stays on my camera.
Very sharp images.
I shoot alot of different images.
There's nothing that I've tried to shoot that didn't come out the way that I wanted.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- TACK SHARP
Cons
- None as of now
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I've only had this lens for a couple weeks. I really love it. It takes very sharp pictures.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Portraiture
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I was a bit hesitating at first to buy this lens because I already own a 100mm F2.8L Macro which can be used for portraiture as well. After a few test shots with the F2.0 I can say that I am pleasantly surprised with it's capabilities. Excellent bokeh, beautiful colors, fast focusing portrait lens which really can be used indoor and outdoor with excellent results. I got the optional hood as well which stays on the lens all the time. It is a light lens with great photographic abilities, an excellent purchase overall.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Super sharp
Cons
- NOTHING
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
is a product that offers a lot for its low cost
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I bought this lens for indoor sport. It focuses faster and preciser than EF50/1.4. It serves its purpose well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
Absolutely perfect. Wide open you get about 1.5 centimeters depth of field, so shooting at 2.2 is where I find myself leaving it. Nice weight, size, feel. Manual focus is super smooth, making video easy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Canon EF 85mm f/1.8
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Straight out of camera (5d mkii)
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F/1.8!
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Silent Focusing
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
It's not a telephoto lens with which you can rely 100% of the time to photograph your subject without it noticing it, yet it places you at an interesting distance in which you don't intrude in the subjects space. But at the same time the pleasingly silent, fast and accurate auto-focus allows you to capture vivid moments. With a maximum aperture of f/2.0 one can shot indoors with no need of any backup lighting or flash, rendering very natural-looking photos shot at very slow ISOs.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
This lens in amazingly sharp at f2 and the af is very fast an accurate.The bokeh is so smooth an buttery. This is a great portrait lens its my favorite. I would recommend this lens to anyone that want amazing portraits!!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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New Orleans Indians on super sunday.....
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Shoot at f2 razor sharp!!!!!
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Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Have to get some distance
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
Crisp clear pictures, easy to carry.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I decided to go with this lens since it is much faster than my other lenses and the bokeh it produces. I was emploring as well the 85mm f/1.8 which is very similar in focal range and price range but I decided this because of the extra 15mm and better (metalic) filter threat. I use it for indoor portrait with natural light where I want to be far away or at night sports and events. It is faster than the 24-105mm f/4 IS and 70-200mm f/4 IS and much less expensive and lighter than the EF 135mm f/2.0L. It feels well balanced in my 60D and I'm very happy with the results. This is a very good value for the price.
The only drawback is the hood attachment clip mechamism.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- No IS
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
This lens is very good for portraits.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Beautiful portrait lens
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I am an amateur photographer - a hobbyist and before getting this lens, it was terribly difficult for me to take good "people" shots. I just wasn't comfortable getting into that personal space to get the really good portraits. I'd started to move in that direction when I bought my first 50mm prime lens but with THIS one, the quality of the shots I was taking pulled me so far past any self-conscious shyness that I never looked back! I've found this is an EXCELLENT lens for shooting between 10-15 feet from your subject (maybe slightly closer) This thing fills the view finder with their whole face, fairly quickly. A couple of steps back and you've got some nice soft focus for the background. I can honestly say that this purchase has made THE biggest difference in the quality of my photography. I have had more comments and compliments in the past month than at any other time in my three years of shooting. I was NOT disappointed!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Almost exclusively with the EF-100 lens
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REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 88 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
98%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (79)
- Consistent output (50)
- Easily interchangeable (42)
- Lightweight (40)
- Nice bokeh (35)
Cons
- Heavy (6)
- Slow focus (4)
- Weak casing (3)
Best Uses
- Low light (47)
- Sports/action (40)
- Weddings (39)
- Portraits (24)
- Night photography (20)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (31), Semi-pro photographer (18), Casual photographer (9), Enthusiast (8), Pro photographer (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (47), Yes (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Quality glass
This 100 mm lens is the prime lens you'll get for portraiture if you are somehow matching the picture quality to the price.
You can verify the optical quality from net reviews. I...Read complete review
This 100 mm lens is the prime lens you'll get for portraiture if you are somehow matching the picture quality to the price.
You can verify the optical quality from net reviews. It is nearly faultless, the best Canon lens, they say.
It is not very expensive as it is not an L lens.
It has been around for a while because it is not easy to make significat improvements to something 99.5 % there already.
My impression on the 5D II full frame body is 'wow'.
You actually see what you are looking at unlike some dimmer zoom lenses.
At full opening, you can cut DOF slices about 2 centimetres thick. You have to shoot many of them, because with a moving subject, luck comes into play.
Shutting down to 5.6 and looking at your shots on a 27-inch screen you sort of get embarrassed, you feel as if you ' invaded somebody's private space'. With an accustomed model , the feeling of intimacy is electrifying.
Pros do not need lenses like that, so I was told. They get the same shots and more with the L zooms. the fact is that my 70-200 f/2.8 disintegrates totally when I shoot against the sun. Too many lenses, too many diffracting surfaces. This 100mm keeps the shot together.
The same thing with the 24-70 L. Shooting against the light source gives you no pictures at all.
As much as I love the flexibility and the perceived quality of the L zooms, there are a couple of prime lenses that you should have for the beauty of the image they create.
The 100mm f/2 is one.
The 50 mm f/ 1.4 is the other one.
Talking to full frame photographers here.
What's not so great about it?
It is not white and it does not zoom.
But it most certainly is a piece of glass which is a pleasure to handle and which gives you a couple of ahhhs while looking ay your day's shots.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Disappointing relative of the 85mm f1.8
I shoot primarily high school sports and rely heavily on my 85mm f1.8 lens for indoor events, as the lighting in high school gyms, field houses, and pools is iffy. I bought the ...Read complete review
I shoot primarily high school sports and rely heavily on my 85mm f1.8 lens for indoor events, as the lighting in high school gyms, field houses, and pools is iffy. I bought the 100 f2.0 to extend my reach and still manage high speeds in low light.
I have used this lens for girls' volleyball and swimming and have found it to be nowhere near as quick to focus as my 85 f1.8. I'll try it for wrestling, as I like the extended reach, and wrestlers are more likely to stay put, needing less speed for focusing. For basketball, I'll stick to the 85.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 88 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Stellar Images
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I used a lot of Canon lens but i always keep this one as my favourite. For portraits it's impossible to do better. I feel comfortable with the 100mm range, the f2 aperture, the size, look and the weight of this lens. It is very good for street shooting and some landscape. I simply love this lens, it always give me stellar images. If it was rugged like the 100L F2.8, it would be simply perfect, but the built quality is very good so it's not a big drawback. I prefer it over the 85mm f1.8 that is very good too. If i had only one lens to keep, it would be this one.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
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Pros
- Durable
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Lens Creep
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
28-135MM makes more sense...but its okay. Out of all my lenses, I use this one the least. Its just not the most practical.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
This was my first good lens purchase (others are cheap zoom lenses). I love love love this lens. I mostly take horse pictures--portraits, action, inside and outside. This works for everything. Shooting wide open indoors, I get bright, sharp photos. I usually shoot wide open outside, too, and get sharp shots. I love the depth of field and bokeh. This is what I use 95% of the time.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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No editing, love the DOF and detail
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Pros
- Beautiful Image Quality
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
This is a great piece of glass at a very reasonable price. BUY IT!
Great for portraits.
Beautiful Bokeh.
Sharp- Edge to Edge
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
Super sharp, accurate focusing, solid construction and crazy good price make this the deal of the century. This lens is truly amazing!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I've tried several different lenses for indoor volleyball and finally found the perfect blend of image quality and focal length in this and a 200 2.8. Zooms are great, but with image quality my main priority I find primes to be better in most cases (especially when there's fast shutter speed).
Used to also have the 85 1.8, which is great, but I like the 100 2.0 a little more. The focal lengths are similar enough to not matter, but I seem to get a slightly nicer look with the 100.
Bought for indoor sports, but I can see it's use almost anywhere.
Highly recommended.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Optical quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Portraiture
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
Between the two, 85 mm f/1.8 and this, I made the choice for the slightly greater focal length. The optical quality is excellent, there are lots of impressive curves to prove it. The lens is light, easy to carry along, focuses fast and does not cost you arms or legs. On the hindsight, I maybe should have gone for the IS macro L but I can get a plane ticket for somewhere far away with the price difference.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I just bought a canon eos 1dx this lens fits perfectly and goes very well with full frame, a quick lens for a reasonable price.
us focus works very well given the incredible servo focus the eos 1dx has.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
- Very very very sharp
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
This lense stays on my camera.
Very sharp images.
I shoot alot of different images.
There's nothing that I've tried to shoot that didn't come out the way that I wanted.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- TACK SHARP
Cons
- None as of now
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I've only had this lens for a couple weeks. I really love it. It takes very sharp pictures.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Portraiture
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I was a bit hesitating at first to buy this lens because I already own a 100mm F2.8L Macro which can be used for portraiture as well. After a few test shots with the F2.0 I can say that I am pleasantly surprised with it's capabilities. Excellent bokeh, beautiful colors, fast focusing portrait lens which really can be used indoor and outdoor with excellent results. I got the optional hood as well which stays on the lens all the time. It is a light lens with great photographic abilities, an excellent purchase overall.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Lightweight
- Super sharp
Cons
- NOTHING
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
is a product that offers a lot for its low cost
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I bought this lens for indoor sport. It focuses faster and preciser than EF50/1.4. It serves its purpose well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
Absolutely perfect. Wide open you get about 1.5 centimeters depth of field, so shooting at 2.2 is where I find myself leaving it. Nice weight, size, feel. Manual focus is super smooth, making video easy.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Canon EF 85mm f/1.8
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Straight out of camera (5d mkii)
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F/1.8!
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Silent Focusing
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Portraits
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
It's not a telephoto lens with which you can rely 100% of the time to photograph your subject without it noticing it, yet it places you at an interesting distance in which you don't intrude in the subjects space. But at the same time the pleasingly silent, fast and accurate auto-focus allows you to capture vivid moments. With a maximum aperture of f/2.0 one can shot indoors with no need of any backup lighting or flash, rendering very natural-looking photos shot at very slow ISOs.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
This lens in amazingly sharp at f2 and the af is very fast an accurate.The bokeh is so smooth an buttery. This is a great portrait lens its my favorite. I would recommend this lens to anyone that want amazing portraits!!!!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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New Orleans Indians on super sunday.....
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Shoot at f2 razor sharp!!!!!
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Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Have to get some distance
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
Crisp clear pictures, easy to carry.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I decided to go with this lens since it is much faster than my other lenses and the bokeh it produces. I was emploring as well the 85mm f/1.8 which is very similar in focal range and price range but I decided this because of the extra 15mm and better (metalic) filter threat. I use it for indoor portrait with natural light where I want to be far away or at night sports and events. It is faster than the 24-105mm f/4 IS and 70-200mm f/4 IS and much less expensive and lighter than the EF 135mm f/2.0L. It feels well balanced in my 60D and I'm very happy with the results. This is a very good value for the price.
The only drawback is the hood attachment clip mechamism.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- No IS
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
This lens is very good for portraits.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Beautiful portrait lens
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Night Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon Telephoto EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Autofocus Lens:
I am an amateur photographer - a hobbyist and before getting this lens, it was terribly difficult for me to take good "people" shots. I just wasn't comfortable getting into that personal space to get the really good portraits. I'd started to move in that direction when I bought my first 50mm prime lens but with THIS one, the quality of the shots I was taking pulled me so far past any self-conscious shyness that I never looked back! I've found this is an EXCELLENT lens for shooting between 10-15 feet from your subject (maybe slightly closer) This thing fills the view finder with their whole face, fairly quickly. A couple of steps back and you've got some nice soft focus for the background. I can honestly say that this purchase has made THE biggest difference in the quality of my photography. I have had more comments and compliments in the past month than at any other time in my three years of shooting. I was NOT disappointed!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Almost exclusively with the EF-100 lens
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