Name: EF 100mm f/2.0 USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 259
Rating: 4.1 (39 reviews)

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.2 / 5

Distortion is well controlled
rugged
VERY durable

qualitative shots mistakes of an auto focus
the lens was not so soft wide open
It is not weather sealed so some dust may get into the lens

Construction: Fixed
Elements: 8
Focus method: Rear
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 75 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal, Telephoto

Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM - Pros & Cons

Distortion is well controlled
rugged
VERY durable
and very sharp
Clear
crisp
and colorful photos each time
Excellent for portraiture or short telephoto
nice
colorful and sharp
Excellent in low light situations
The focus ring feel pretty smooth without any significant wobbling
8 quality is magnificent
Excellent holding torque ensures the point of focus is reached accurately
The AF is extremely fast and accurate
Image quality is excellent
crisp pictures are obtained at all apertures throughout the range
ensure accurate colour balance and enhance contrast
already very good and the clarity towards the edges is fairly good
very good sharpness and fast AF
Build quality overall is very good

qualitative shots mistakes of an auto focus
the lens was not so soft wide open
It is not weather sealed so some dust may get into the lens
the absence of stabilization technology
100mm f/2 ZE only has manual focus
this lens is prone to flare
No lens hood comes supplied with this lens
in a marked loss of contrast across the frame

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Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Telephoto
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	2
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	8

Construction	Fixed
Elements	8
Groups	6

Weight	16.23 oz
Diameter	2.95 in
Length	2.89 in
Filter size	2.28 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 75
Maximum magnification	0.14 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Rear
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.9
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Plastic Metal
Optional accessories	Hard Case LH-B12 Soft Case ES-C13/LP1014
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	no
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.8

Based on 5 reviews

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