Name: EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 260
Rating: 4.1 (36 reviews)

4.3

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.5 / 5

broad
rubberized focus ring and has smooth
pleasant operation

not limited to that - infinity focus is possible
does not extend when focusing to macro distances
The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is not problem

Elements: 12
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 100 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Normal

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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM - Pros & Cons

broad
rubberized focus ring and has smooth
pleasant operation
ring is nicely sized
well-damped and smooth
quality and the features of this macro lens
excellent image quality with a light body and useful features
fast and quiet autofocus motor
build quality and is easy to attach
focusing ring rotates through roughly 150 degrees and moves smoothly and positively
Colour and contrast were excellent with both camera bodies
great contrast
resolution
and color rendition
great IS system and works well in concert with my high resolution R5
Autofocus was generally excellent with only a few caveats
quieter and smoother on top of
Canon colors are generally pretty great
autofocus worked well in terms of focus accuracy
versatility and high performance
Rich color
excellent contrast
and fabulous detail regardless
My video results were also good
Out-of-focus highlights are rendered smoothly and remain perfectly circular
quite astounding image quality
handling is very good with the rubberized focus ring offering smooth operation
rating for the IS system is reasonably accurate
very comfortable and easy to hold for extended shootings sessions
both macro work and normal shoot
Pretty nice even as a walk around
The images are sharp and the DOF is wonderful
Autofocus is reasonably fast
is lighter and performs as good optically
Color and contrast are excellent and distortion is negligible
Optical Performance - Flare is very well controlled
Construction quality is very good
Image quality it provides is very good
Excellent image quality
superb balance
well built
image quality is exceptional among EF-S lenses
ensures better sealing and filter usability
excellent for wedding photography
performance is exceptionally good
excellent image stabilization helps
almost imperceptible and very easy to remove in post processing
very comfortable-to-carry-and-use lens
Color and contrast are excellent

not limited to that - infinity focus is possible
does not extend when focusing to macro distances
The front element does not rotate so using a polarizer is not problem
of stabilization gets partially lost at very short or macro distances
the resolution might not be as great as when you use a full frame DSLR
no special macro cameras but only macro lenses
blurry backgrounds
It reverses over the lens for storage
shots will be blurred
some optical issues in certain high-contrast situations
the lens does seem to exhibit some focus shift
It is not quite a matte finish
Macro has been creeping up over the past year
autofocus performance was very disappointing
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no external elements rotate when the lens focuses
diffraction effects become noticeable at f/8 and objectionable
vignetting is significantly reduced to around half a stop
jittery-ness and shake of the viewfinder go away
Canon 100mm
not quite tack-sharp across the frame
the corners are a quarter-stop darker than the center
autofocus is pretty wonky at closeup
teleconverters are not compatible with this lens
It has a very hard time getting a proper focus
The lens is also not too expensive
it feels like one of the most fragile L-series lenses
the lens is also quite cheap
not exactly cheap
it lacks image stabilization
bit more noise and diffraction in some shooting situations
the SA control ring is not a useful feature
The switches on the lens are not easy to move
The image quality of the two lenses is almost indiscernible
Sony RX100 Color Filters
discontinued non-USM version of this lens
less-diffusely blurred
less diffusely-blurred background
extenders are not compatible with this lens
take a very big subject to completely fill the frame at this 1x magnification

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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	8

Elements	12
Groups	8

Weight	20.46 oz
Diameter	4.69 in
Length	3.11 in
Filter size	3.11 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 100
Maximum magnification	1.0 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.31
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes
Focus distance limiter	yes

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Plastic Metal
Optional accessories	Soft Case LP1219
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Sealing	no

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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.3

Based on 7 reviews

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4.8

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM ushered in a new era of handheld macro shooting

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Published: 28.01.2013

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Review

3.5

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM may not be the company's top of the line macro lens, but it does capture sharp images with 1:1 magnification.

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Published: 17.02.2012

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

4.5

A high-quality macro lens with specially-designed image stabilisation plus dust- and moisture-resistant sealing.Back in July 2009, Canon announced a new 'hybrid' image stabilisation system designed for macro photography. Able to compensate for both the standard angular movement and the small shifts in the angle at which the lens is pointed during hand-held shooting. Announced less than two months later, the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is the first lens to use this new system.