Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens USA

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With large apertures and extreme close-ups, the DOF is razor thin and the slightest camera movement throws off the intended focus points. The large apertures almost mandate the use of a good steady tripod and the assurance of manual focusing, but when you hit the right shot, the results are stunning with the proper blend of amazingly crisp subject and beautiful background blur. Have fun and play with smaller apertures to get an increased DOF. Hand held with the IS activated gives outstanding results also.

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Have only had this lens for a short time, so haven't fully explored its capabilities, but am very happy with it so far. It focuses quickly and perfectly, and I love the manual override to select the focal point. The IS works perfectly, and I have hand-held all my test shots so far. Also, it's much lighter than my other L lenses. I tried it for a couple of portrait tests, and will be using it for a portrait shoot in the near future. At f/2.8 it works well indoors. I'm very happy with my purchase!

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Amazing macro, with the build and performance to be expected from Canon L glass.

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I have been using the 2.8 USM for a few years and found that to be one of my top lenses both for the style of photography I enjoy as well as for the IQ and contrast. I found that the pictures that it delivered were always of superior quality. I have wanted to try the L version, and so with the introduction of the hybrid IS system, I recently upgraded. My first impression was that it was lighter than the old one and did not have the metal feel that I have come to associate with the L lenses. It does not feel plastic or cheap, but I do notice this difference each time I pull it out of the lens case. So, I am neutral on this part. For me, the feel, just like I appreciate the heft and ergonomica of the 1 Series bodies, is an important component in my assessment. As to the quality of the pictures, I have no complaints. They are sharper than the old 2.8 non-L, and the contrast is also slightly better. I find where this lens truly shines is the IS. It definitely makes a difference in the number of shots that are keepers, and this makes it a purchase that I am very pleased in making.

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I love the lens. It allows me to capture great close up details. This lens also is wonderful with portraits. I would recommend this lens to anyone.

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Use as a portrait lens and as a macro lens. 1:1 magnification and 2.8 can't be beat!

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This is not only a great lens for macro, but is great to use for weddings or newborn sessions as well! Easy to use and is not super heavy or bulky! I would totally recommend this lens.

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Master Beekeeper in University of Florida Program - makes great closeups of Honey Bee's and other insects. My Power Point presentations are fantastic. Easy to use, great Macro Lens

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This is my first true Macro lens and I'm thrilled with it. With large aperture close-ups the DOF is razor thin, but when you nail it.....it's an incredible shot. There's a whole new and unseen world at the macro level, practice and enjoy it.

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Optical properties of this lens are excellent for macro and portrait work. Autofocus is good. However, the lens disappoints when focusing manually. The focusing threads are crude making it very difficult to find a sharp focus for macro shots (where manual focus is needed). Finer threads would allow for a more critical focus adjustment. Also, the focus ring is "loose". I.e., the slightest accidental touch will disturb the focus setting. On a macro lens the focus ring should be tight. Overall this is a decent lens with good optics but Canon should pay more attention to mechanical issues. I recommend it with reservations.

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I have not used it extensively as the weather here in Colorado has been wet and cold. For shooting indoors I have been impressed with the sharpness of the photos taken at such close range. I enjoy macro photography and looking for the beauty in things that people often miss. I plan on using this lens extensively for macro as well as portraits. I just started selling my photos and have begun adding to my equipment . If you are into macro I recommend this lens.

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OK, so I am a newbie photographer but I really wanted to explore macro because I am a dentist and I need to shoot teeth up close. This lens is phenomenal. The AF hunts quite a bit, but that is to be expected. It opens up a whole new world of detail that is not visible within our everyday eyesight. Yes, this lens cost more than my camera did but it was worth it. The L glass delivers.

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I use this as an all around lens. The image stabilizer works great, and is a very sharp lens although it's not quite as sharp as my canon 180 macro

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I have a lot of fun with this lens.

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This is an amazing lens. As someone who enjoys doing Macro Photography i look for some of the best Macro lenses possible, and this by far takes the cake. I find that its 100mm Prime distance is great not only for those tight close up macro images but are also great for those images in which you might not want to scare your subject. I'll include an example below . I was able to purchase this lens for [$] as oppose to its original price of [$]. Either price is well worth it for this lens. For a wider image i usually switch over to my Sigma 17-70mm Macro F2.8-4, which is also a good lens but doesn't compare to this Canon L Series. Don't let the fact that this is a much less expensive L lens. It still holds up to Canons highest quality. I would definitely recommend this lens for anyone looking for a Macro Lens.

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Lens is what I expected from the Canon L class. Image Stability works great. Very sharp. Solid feel to it. It would be nice if Canon would include the lens collar with their L lenses.

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I use mostly for newborn photography

Maybe the only challenge I've had was usung auto focus in low light.

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I have been very pleased with this lens to date, and I haven't even seen the results yet! I can tell that this lens is offering me greater control over the final product than any other I have used. It is evidently well built and well designed. Complaints about focus speed seem to be connected to incorrect use. If you try to focus on something outside of the focus range (selectable), it WILL take an infinitely long time. Likewise, with macro photography, it seems focus behaves more like it did in the early days of AF: you have to look for lines and crosses. The AF can't work with something that can't be made sharp at the distance and aperture you are shooting with.

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Great lens. Amazed at the ease of use and the rendering of Details. Also have the 60mm macro and this (100mm) is a huge step up in all aspects.
Dont think about it. Buy it. And buy it from B&H. You might save a couple of Dollars buying it from someone else, But NO ONE else is B&H. Great product, Great Service.

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So sharp you can capture a zit on a mosquito. IS is a great feature to shoot in lower light with slower speeds. Fabulous lens.