Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens USA
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Product Highlights
- Convenient Tele-Macro Focal Length
- Life-Size (1:1) Magnification
- Ultrasonic Motor (USM)
- L-Series Quality
- Optical Image Stabilization (IS)
- Compatible with all Canon EOS Cameras
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The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens is a notably updated version of Canon's popular 100mm Macro lens. In its latest incarnation, the 100mm f/2.8L Macro joins Canon's esteemed L-series, and as such is held to a higher level of resolving power and overall construction. Other improvements found on the EF 100mm f/2.8L include Optical Image Stabilization with up to 4-stops of shake control, and a refined Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for quicker and quieter auto-focusing with full-time manual override.
Like its predecessor, the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L allows for a comfortable, shadow-free shooting distance between the front of the lens barrel and the subject with life-size (1:1) magnification. Optional extension tubes increase this magnification for exceptional close-up detail. This lens is compatible with an optional Canon tripod collar.
- Tele-Macro Focal Length
- The convenient 100mm focal length of the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens allows for a comfortable shooting distance between the camera and subject, and less chance of shadow interference when shooting at closer focusing ranges.
- Life-Size Image Reproduction
- The lens allows for continuous focusing down to 1:1 life-size. Optional extension tubes can increase this ratio for even greater magnification.
- L-Series Optical Quality
- As a Canon L-series optic, the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens can be counted among the sharpest, best-built, weatherproof optics available for Canon EOS SLR cameras.
- Quick and Quiet Focusing
- By incorporating a new Ultrasonic Motor, Canon has improved the speed and reduced the noise levels of the lens's autofocus system, while still allowing for full-time manual override.
- Compatible with All Canon EOS Cameras
- The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens is compatible with all Canon EOS digital and film SLRs. When used with a Canon APS-C sensor DSLR, the lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal length of 160mm.
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 100 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/2.8 Minimum: f/32 |
| Camera Mount Type | Canon EF |
| Format Compatibility |
35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C) |
| Angle of View | 24° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1' (30.48 cm) |
| Magnification | 1x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:1 |
| Groups/Elements | 12/15 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Optional |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 67 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 3.06 x 4.84" (7.77 x 12.29 cm) |
| Weight | 1.38 lb (625 g) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 1105 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (671)
- Consistent output (660)
- Nice bokeh (587)
- Strong construction (567)
- Durable (533)
Cons
- Slow focus (99)
- Heavy (96)
- Poor in low light (22)
- Pricey / poor value (11)
- Pricey (8)
Best Uses
- Macro photography (968)
- Low light (364)
- Weddings (331)
- Wildlife photos (243)
- Landscape/scenery (212)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (766), Yes (44)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (452), Semi-pro photographer (311), Pro photographer (215), Casual photographer (65), Photography student (21)
Most Liked Positive Review
Truly Excellent Lens ... but
This is a truly great lens in most respects, but it does have some faults. The resolution and the bokeh this lens produces are outstanding and place this lens among the very best macro ...Read complete review
This is a truly great lens in most respects, but it does have some faults. The resolution and the bokeh this lens produces are outstanding and place this lens among the very best macro lenses out there. Actually, it is a better macro lens than all other 100mm offerings, except the Zeiss 100mm Makro Planar, and it is a better lens in many respects than the Zeiss.The biggest reason I didn't buy the Zeiss was the Zeiss isn't a true 1:1 macro lens (it's only 1:2), and the Zeiss doesn't have any AF or IS at all, which were limitations that were not suitable for my purposes (butterfly photography, where you don't have all day to focus manually, plus the hand-movement of doing so often startles the subject).However, the flipside to this is the fact the Canon's ability to manual focus (when critical MF is called for) is a joke compared to the Zeiss. In real numbers, you can focus from closeup to infinity with a mere 180 degree turn of the wrist with the Canon, while it takes you about 720 degrees of rotation to go from zero to infinity focusing the Zeiss. In other words, the Zeiss is 4x more precise in the manual focus department than the Canon, and it just feels like a much higher-quality instrument in this regard also.Both the Zeiss and the Canon take absolutely superb-quality images, and both produce superb-quality bokeh (out-of-focus background blur), both of which are key elements to macrophotography. Thus, if you're deciding on a macro lens for yourself, and want the very best, then your decision will be between this EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens by Canon or the 100mm f/2.0 Makro Planar by Zeiss. If you're serious about the best 100mm macro lens for your Canon body, it's going to be a choice between these two. The Tamrons and the Sigmas don't even come close.In order to decide which of these two lenses is best for you, you will need to question your own motives for getting a macro lens. If you always use a tripod, and if your subjects don't require true 1:1 magnification (e.g., portrait), and if your usual subjects stand still long enough for you to get absolutely perfect focus (and if your budget permits a ~$2000 lens), the Zeiss would be the clear choice. However, if you are out in the field alot, and if you shoot hand-held alot (and thus could use the Image Stabilization), and if you want to get true 1:1 magnification, and/or if many of your live-capture opportunities will be fleeting and so you need a fast auto-focus to capture a tiny creature while there's time (rather than a slow and deliberate manual focus that might take too long before the opportunity is gone), then I would get the Canon, which is what I personally did.As an owner of this Canon L lens, I love it for what it does: which is produce crystal-clear images and possibly the best bokeh I have ever seen out of any lens of any kind (even better than the Zeiss). But I would be lying if I said I still don't have it in my head to go ahead and get the Zeiss Makro Planar also, for what *it* does, which is offer absolutely precise manual focus. Because the biggest drawback to this Canon is its pitiful manual focus. If you move your hand, even a little bit, as you attempt to focus, it produces a dramatic difference because of the fact it only takes a 180-degree rotation to go from 1:1 to infinity, which again is a joke. The bottom line is the rotational elements for this Canon lens were made with auto-focusing as its main goal, and that's fine when you need it. But there are often some critical moments in macro-photography that require the super-precise focusing efforts, and 720-degree rotation capability of the Zeiss precision is simply superior to the Canon in this regard.But other than that, the Canon lens is a truly great lens in MOST of the key elements to macrophotography ... and the image-quality, the color rendition, and super-creamy bokeh it produces truly are top-notch ... and overall I am very happy with my desicion to have purchased it.Anyway, for what it's worth, that is my $0.02 ...Hope this helps,
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
It's Manual Focus From Now On
Pros - Sharp images, IS gives you a fighting chance w/o a tripod-just don't lean forward or back.
Cons - Even w/range adjustments, the AF does too much traveling. It star...Read complete review
Pros - Sharp images, IS gives you a fighting chance w/o a tripod-just don't lean forward or back.
Cons - Even w/range adjustments, the AF does too much traveling. It startled me when it made a loud staggering/grinding noise like you hear when shifting worn gears on a truck. I almost dropped the camera. I shoot w/a 40D and had plenty of light. I must have received a bad copy.
This is my 3rd L-series lens. The light weight is great, but I expected more. I take away one star for the AF issue, and one star for the Tripod Mount Ring gouging ($190 - Really?)
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
OK, so I am a newbie photographer but I really wanted to explore macro because I am a dentist and I need to shoot teeth up close. This lens is phenomenal. The AF hunts quite a bit, but that is to be expected. It opens up a whole new world of detail that is not visible within our everyday eyesight. Yes, this lens cost more than my camera did but it was worth it. The L glass delivers.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I use this as an all around lens. The image stabilizer works great, and is a very sharp lens although it's not quite as sharp as my canon 180 macro
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I have a lot of fun with this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Focus ring
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
This is an amazing lens. As someone who enjoys doing Macro Photography i look for some of the best Macro lenses possible, and this by far takes the cake. I find that its 100mm Prime distance is great not only for those tight close up macro images but are also great for those images in which you might not want to scare your subject. I'll include an example below . I was able to purchase this lens for [$] 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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Sigma 17-70mm Macro F2.8 - 4
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
- Newborn photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I use mostly for newborn photography
Maybe the only challenge I've had was usung auto focus in low light.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
Waited a long time to get this lens. I'm moving away from zooms and into primes for their speed and sharpness. Absolutely tack sharp from 2.8 and unbelievable at 5.6-6.3. sharpest thing I own. Fast, 4 stop IS great bokeh. Waited for the Canon rebate on top of the low B&H price. Free shipping to boot.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
Wonderful improvement to the original. IS is amazing. Sharp as a tack.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Inconspicuous
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
Hopefully you've read a few of the in-depth reviews before reading this and you already know that this is great for walk-around macro and a sharp 100mm. I've done a few walk arounds with this lens alone and it can get almost everything with a little backing up and an occasional Photoshop panoramic. Well worth the price of admission.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
This is an upgrade from my two previous macro lenses (EF-S 60mm f/2.8 and EF 100mm f/2.8) and no regreat at all even due to the high tagged price. I have been able to shoot handheld speeds as low as 1/20 and get sharp macro images. Focus is a litle slow and it sounds a litle compare to other L lenses I have but it is not a problem for me. Color contrast and sharpness are fenomenal.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portrait
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I use this on a 5D3 and the IQ is simply amazing. BOKEH is excellent. Macro photography opens up a whole new world. This lens is also great for portraits as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Poor Manual Focus System
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
This is a nice piece of glass , but I am terribly disappointed in the manual focus. It is a rough adjustment, where what is needed is a fine adjustment. Also it is easily disturbed - throwing the image out of focus with the smallest accidental touch of the focus ring. How much would it increase the cost to use a finer thread on the focusing ring?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I was on the fence about getting the non l series versus the l. I finally decided to buy the l and I'm glad I did. The IS really makes a difference when not using a tripod. This is a beautiful lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I am using this lens for capturing product details for one of our clients. They requested specific areas of each garment to be shot in exacting detail. We have been using the 50mm Canon macro, also a very nice lens, but need more room. The 100mm is performing extremely well. My last two new Canon lenses, 70-200 f4L IS have been problems. Both were never sharp no matter how they were handled. So nice to get a great lens first time out.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
Awesome for portraits!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I've been a "photographer" for years, but didn't really know what I was doing as I always shot on auto. I recently took a photography class and became really excited about macro. On recommendation from my teacher and another student in the class, I purchased this macro. Did I say I love this lens? Crisp, clear, gorgeous macros. I can get up close for some stunning photos. And it's also great for for taking photos of rescue dog adoption photos for the group I volunteer with. I have seen a rise in adoptions and I know it's due to the awesome photos of the dogs.
I'm so happy I purchased this lens.
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- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
the best glass I own!! Was not sure I wanted to shell out that much for the lense. But after I put that bad boy on my camera and seen the images it was producing I was sold.
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 1105 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
99%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (671)
- Consistent output (660)
- Nice bokeh (587)
- Strong construction (567)
- Durable (533)
Cons
- Slow focus (99)
- Heavy (96)
- Poor in low light (22)
- Pricey / poor value (11)
- Pricey (8)
Best Uses
- Macro photography (968)
- Low light (364)
- Weddings (331)
- Wildlife photos (243)
- Landscape/scenery (212)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (766), Yes (44)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (452), Semi-pro photographer (311), Pro photographer (215), Casual photographer (65), Photography student (21)
Most Liked Positive Review
Truly Excellent Lens ... but
This is a truly great lens in most respects, but it does have some faults. The resolution and the bokeh this lens produces are outstanding and place this lens among the very best macro ...Read complete review
This is a truly great lens in most respects, but it does have some faults. The resolution and the bokeh this lens produces are outstanding and place this lens among the very best macro lenses out there. Actually, it is a better macro lens than all other 100mm offerings, except the Zeiss 100mm Makro Planar, and it is a better lens in many respects than the Zeiss.The biggest reason I didn't buy the Zeiss was the Zeiss isn't a true 1:1 macro lens (it's only 1:2), and the Zeiss doesn't have any AF or IS at all, which were limitations that were not suitable for my purposes (butterfly photography, where you don't have all day to focus manually, plus the hand-movement of doing so often startles the subject).However, the flipside to this is the fact the Canon's ability to manual focus (when critical MF is called for) is a joke compared to the Zeiss. In real numbers, you can focus from closeup to infinity with a mere 180 degree turn of the wrist with the Canon, while it takes you about 720 degrees of rotation to go from zero to infinity focusing the Zeiss. In other words, the Zeiss is 4x more precise in the manual focus department than the Canon, and it just feels like a much higher-quality instrument in this regard also.Both the Zeiss and the Canon take absolutely superb-quality images, and both produce superb-quality bokeh (out-of-focus background blur), both of which are key elements to macrophotography. Thus, if you're deciding on a macro lens for yourself, and want the very best, then your decision will be between this EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens by Canon or the 100mm f/2.0 Makro Planar by Zeiss. If you're serious about the best 100mm macro lens for your Canon body, it's going to be a choice between these two. The Tamrons and the Sigmas don't even come close.In order to decide which of these two lenses is best for you, you will need to question your own motives for getting a macro lens. If you always use a tripod, and if your subjects don't require true 1:1 magnification (e.g., portrait), and if your usual subjects stand still long enough for you to get absolutely perfect focus (and if your budget permits a ~$2000 lens), the Zeiss would be the clear choice. However, if you are out in the field alot, and if you shoot hand-held alot (and thus could use the Image Stabilization), and if you want to get true 1:1 magnification, and/or if many of your live-capture opportunities will be fleeting and so you need a fast auto-focus to capture a tiny creature while there's time (rather than a slow and deliberate manual focus that might take too long before the opportunity is gone), then I would get the Canon, which is what I personally did.As an owner of this Canon L lens, I love it for what it does: which is produce crystal-clear images and possibly the best bokeh I have ever seen out of any lens of any kind (even better than the Zeiss). But I would be lying if I said I still don't have it in my head to go ahead and get the Zeiss Makro Planar also, for what *it* does, which is offer absolutely precise manual focus. Because the biggest drawback to this Canon is its pitiful manual focus. If you move your hand, even a little bit, as you attempt to focus, it produces a dramatic difference because of the fact it only takes a 180-degree rotation to go from 1:1 to infinity, which again is a joke. The bottom line is the rotational elements for this Canon lens were made with auto-focusing as its main goal, and that's fine when you need it. But there are often some critical moments in macro-photography that require the super-precise focusing efforts, and 720-degree rotation capability of the Zeiss precision is simply superior to the Canon in this regard.But other than that, the Canon lens is a truly great lens in MOST of the key elements to macrophotography ... and the image-quality, the color rendition, and super-creamy bokeh it produces truly are top-notch ... and overall I am very happy with my desicion to have purchased it.Anyway, for what it's worth, that is my $0.02 ...Hope this helps,
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
It's Manual Focus From Now On
Pros - Sharp images, IS gives you a fighting chance w/o a tripod-just don't lean forward or back.
Cons - Even w/range adjustments, the AF does too much traveling. It star...Read complete review
Pros - Sharp images, IS gives you a fighting chance w/o a tripod-just don't lean forward or back.
Cons - Even w/range adjustments, the AF does too much traveling. It startled me when it made a loud staggering/grinding noise like you hear when shifting worn gears on a truck. I almost dropped the camera. I shoot w/a 40D and had plenty of light. I must have received a bad copy.
This is my 3rd L-series lens. The light weight is great, but I expected more. I take away one star for the AF issue, and one star for the Tripod Mount Ring gouging ($190 - Really?)
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
OK, so I am a newbie photographer but I really wanted to explore macro because I am a dentist and I need to shoot teeth up close. This lens is phenomenal. The AF hunts quite a bit, but that is to be expected. It opens up a whole new world of detail that is not visible within our everyday eyesight. Yes, this lens cost more than my camera did but it was worth it. The L glass delivers.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I use this as an all around lens. The image stabilizer works great, and is a very sharp lens although it's not quite as sharp as my canon 180 macro
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I have a lot of fun with this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Focus ring
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
This is an amazing lens. As someone who enjoys doing Macro Photography i look for some of the best Macro lenses possible, and this by far takes the cake. I find that its 100mm Prime distance is great not only for those tight close up macro images but are also great for those images in which you might not want to scare your subject. I'll include an example below . I was able to purchase this lens for [$] 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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
- Similar:
- Sigma 17-70mm Macro F2.8 - 4
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
- Newborn photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I use mostly for newborn photography
Maybe the only challenge I've had was usung auto focus in low light.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
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.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
Waited a long time to get this lens. I'm moving away from zooms and into primes for their speed and sharpness. Absolutely tack sharp from 2.8 and unbelievable at 5.6-6.3. sharpest thing I own. Fast, 4 stop IS great bokeh. Waited for the Canon rebate on top of the low B&H price. Free shipping to boot.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
Wonderful improvement to the original. IS is amazing. Sharp as a tack.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Inconspicuous
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
Hopefully you've read a few of the in-depth reviews before reading this and you already know that this is great for walk-around macro and a sharp 100mm. I've done a few walk arounds with this lens alone and it can get almost everything with a little backing up and an occasional Photoshop panoramic. Well worth the price of admission.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
This is an upgrade from my two previous macro lenses (EF-S 60mm f/2.8 and EF 100mm f/2.8) and no regreat at all even due to the high tagged price. I have been able to shoot handheld speeds as low as 1/20 and get sharp macro images. Focus is a litle slow and it sounds a litle compare to other L lenses I have but it is not a problem for me. Color contrast and sharpness are fenomenal.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portrait
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I use this on a 5D3 and the IQ is simply amazing. BOKEH is excellent. Macro photography opens up a whole new world. This lens is also great for portraits as well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
- Poor Manual Focus System
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
This is a nice piece of glass , but I am terribly disappointed in the manual focus. It is a rough adjustment, where what is needed is a fine adjustment. Also it is easily disturbed - throwing the image out of focus with the smallest accidental touch of the focus ring. How much would it increase the cost to use a finer thread on the focusing ring?
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I was on the fence about getting the non l series versus the l. I finally decided to buy the l and I'm glad I did. The IS really makes a difference when not using a tripod. This is a beautiful lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I am using this lens for capturing product details for one of our clients. They requested specific areas of each garment to be shot in exacting detail. We have been using the 50mm Canon macro, also a very nice lens, but need more room. The 100mm is performing extremely well. My last two new Canon lenses, 70-200 f4L IS have been problems. Both were never sharp no matter how they were handled. So nice to get a great lens first time out.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
Awesome for portraits!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I've been a "photographer" for years, but didn't really know what I was doing as I always shot on auto. I recently took a photography class and became really excited about macro. On recommendation from my teacher and another student in the class, I purchased this macro. Did I say I love this lens? Crisp, clear, gorgeous macros. I can get up close for some stunning photos. And it's also great for for taking photos of rescue dog adoption photos for the group I volunteer with. I have seen a rise in adoptions and I know it's due to the awesome photos of the dogs.
I'm so happy I purchased this lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
the best glass I own!! Was not sure I wanted to shell out that much for the lense. But after I put that bad boy on my camera and seen the images it was producing I was sold.
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