Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens USA
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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.
- 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.
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| 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 | No |
| 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) |
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Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (432)
- Consistent output (426)
- Strong construction (373)
- Nice bokeh (347)
- Durable (344)
Cons
- Heavy (65)
- Slow focus (60)
- Poor in low light (15)
- Pricey / poor value (9)
- Pricey (8)
Best Uses
- Macro photography (616)
- Low light (249)
- Weddings (224)
- Wildlife photos (162)
- Landscape/scenery (142)
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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
- Durable
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
Using it for insurance documentation
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Rugged
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
Beautiful Lens. Tack sharp, excellent bokeh, great clarity. Much more useful than the previous lens without stabilization. Takes fantastic close-ups and amazing portraits. Welcome addition to my kit.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I've owned the older Canon 100mm non-USM macro for years. It's a great lens as well but the Hybrid IS and USM on the newer 100mm L macro make it a worthy upgrade. My older 100mm macro was a bit slow to aquire focus. Image quality is about the same on these lenses. With the current rebate and price I thought it was a good time to update.
- 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
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
Excellent for macro work.
- 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
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Portraits
- Sports/Action
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
This lens is outstanding.
When I first picked it up I was apprehensive, a result of it being so light. I bought it anyway, as I had heard a lot of good things.
I am a professional photographer, specializing in portraiture photography. This lens is amazing, it creates incredibly beautiful background blur, and has equally beautiful bokeh, a result of the 9 aperture blades.
For me, being a portraiture photographer, isolating the subject from the background, and keeping their facial features in focus is extremely important. I shoot wide open at f2.8, and it is without a doubt the sharpest lens I have used, much better than the 24-70L f2.8 and 70-200L IS f2.8
Also I must add, the weight of the lens, that was initially a source of apprehension, is now a huge benefit, shooting for hours at a time, this light weight lens almost never leaves the camera.
In short. It's fantastic.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
No need to repeat what's been said a thousand times before, except that this IS a really nice lens in all respects.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I originally bought this lens for macro photography but it is a great portrait lens too. I think this is the best lens for the money that Canon makes. If you're not worried about the IS then you should just save some money and get the non-L 100mm macro f2.8. For me the IS and weather protection are worth the extra money. Very sharp and fast focus.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Rugged
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
great macro lens, also works well for portrait work
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
Bought this lens to be used with my 40D and T2i (couldnt pass up the December pricing). Shipping (UPS) was interesting as it was between x-mas and New Years- didnt realize UPS would be taking so many days off? Package arrived w/no issues. B&H did a great job in packing the lens. Have taken photos both inside Flash and non flash as well as outdoors in natural light. Picture Quality is great on both camera bodies. Great Bokeh at 2.8 to 4. Colors, contrast and saturation are very pleasing- reducing post processing.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Night Photography
- Sports/Action
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I just got this lens but have already used it for portrait, macro, astro, and general use. It is excellent in all of the above and I recommend it to anyone.
NOTE: This lens includes the lens hood (there is conflicting info about this on the net).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
As a food photographer this lens is the perfect macro for making my photos really stand out.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easily Interchangeable
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Slow Focus
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I love this macro, though it is my first, the images are so clear and crispe. The auto focus is a little slow, so sometime I just focus manually and check it with the auto. Great lens.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
It's very sharp lens
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
Very sharp, quick focus, great bokeh. Wish all my canon lenses were this sharp.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
This lens is great for macro photography. (It's intended use.) But it is also great for portrait work.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Lightweight
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Portraits
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I have to admit, I was pretty hesitant to buy this lens. I've never been extremely interested in macro photography but, as a wedding and portrait photographer, I've become increasingly more interested in a macro lens for detail shots, newborn photography, and crispy clear ring shots. So, when I saw this go on sale before Christmas, it landed at my door a few days later. I've had it for a few weeks now and, in the beginning, it made me really nervous. I've never shot much macro photography, but the more I worked with this lens, the more I started to love it. And the best part? This lens does wonders for portraits! Admittedly, the focal distance is a little different than I'm used to, but the portraits I've taken with this lens are absolutely stunning! So, if you're like me and not sure whether or not you want to take the plunge and buy this, go ahead and click "add to cart" because this lens is phenomenal! It does take a little getting used to, but once you're used to the mechanics and focal distance, you will be amazed with the results this little baby puts out!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I do a lot of macro work. The new IS really frees me up to be more creative without a tripod. Largely unthinkable without this top IS.
Not cheap, but I reckon good value for its quality & ability.Razor sharp!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Beautiful bokeh
- Excellent quality
- Fine art lens
Cons
Best Uses
- Fine art
- Macro Photography
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
tested using as both a macro and portrait lens. the macro capability is incredible and pushes your ability to focus on the subject as well as your creativity. wonderful. as a portrait lens it is phenomenal, again it requires a delicate touch with foacal planes but artistically is unequaled. love the new textured hood as well as the durable new case material.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Durable
- Nice Bokeh
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
I had the original 100mm Canon macro a couple of years back, but sold it when I got into portrait photography as I wasn't using it much...wanting to get back into macro, I couldn't wait to try the IS version...and it didn't disappoint. The bokeh with this lens is absolutely incredible! I can't wait to try it out as a portrait lens as well. If you're thinking about it, go for it!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens:
For macro and food .
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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