Name: EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Brand: Canon
SKU: 209
Rating: 4.1 (39 reviews)

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4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

very fast and virtually silent
Canon colors are generally pretty great
The broad rubberized focus ring works very smooth

VR is not all that efficient in macro situations
Macro has been creeping up over the past year
It is not quite a matte finish

Elements: 15
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: , 2.8 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Normal

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

very fast and virtually silent
Canon colors are generally pretty great
The broad rubberized focus ring works very smooth
great IS system and works well in concert with my high resolution R5
versatility and high performance
My video results were also good
great contrast
resolution
and color rendition
AF accuracy was excellent
autofocus worked well in terms of focus accuracy
Autofocus was generally excellent with only a few caveats
Rich color
excellent contrast
and fabulous detail regardless
quieter and smoother on top of
Colour and contrast were excellent with both camera bodies
performance is exceptionally good
image quality is exceptional among EF-S lenses
excellent for wedding photography
ensures better sealing and filter usability
excellent image stabilization helps
focusing ring rotates through roughly 150 degrees and moves smoothly and positively
macro lens is very useful as well
build quality and is easy to attach
quite astounding image quality
very comfortable and easy to hold for extended shootings sessions
rating for the IS system is reasonably accurate
excellent image quality with a light body and useful features
handling is very good with the rubberized focus ring offering smooth operation
quality and the features of this macro lens
fast and quiet autofocus motor
fast
precise
and quiet autofocus performance
Out-of-focus highlights are rendered smoothly and remain perfectly circular
solid and well-built
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
almost imperceptible and very easy to remove in post processing
The build quality is very good despite the material used
AF is pretty snappy
pictures are very sharp and nice
Keeps it light weight and easy to tote around
performance is equally good
Corner-to-corner sharpness is wonderful
Fast and accurate AF in decent light
Focus is snappy and images are great
makes an excellent portrait and walk around lens

VR is not all that efficient in macro situations
Macro has been creeping up over the past year
It is not quite a matte finish
the lens does seem to exhibit some focus shift
it lacks image stabilization
it feels like one of the most fragile L-series lenses
The lens is also not too expensive
not exactly cheap
the lens is also quite cheap
the lens does not extend when focusing towards closer focus distances
Macro IS USM is not a lightweight
Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
Obscura Pinhole Camera Simulator
EF tele converters cannot be used
shots will be blurred
some optical issues in certain high-contrast situations
blurry backgrounds
It reverses over the lens for storage
the resolution might not be as great as when you use a full frame DSLR
of stabilization gets partially lost at very short or macro distances
no special macro cameras but only macro lenses
Canon 100mm
diffraction effects become noticeable at f/8 and objectionable
vignetting is significantly reduced to around half a stop
no external elements rotate when the lens focuses
jittery-ness and shake of the viewfinder go away
this lens is HORRIBLE for handheld video noise level
autofocus performance was very disappointing
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not quite tack-sharp across the frame
The switches on the lens are not easy to move
The image quality of the two lenses is almost indiscernible
Sony RX100 Color Filters
the SA control ring is not a useful feature
bit more noise and diffraction in some shooting situations
teleconverters are not compatible with this lens
there is no Tripod Ring included
the corners are a quarter-stop darker than the center
the corners are almost a full stop darker than the center

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

Lens type	Normal
Lens mount	Canon EF

Aperture max	2.8
Aperture min	32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Elements	15
Groups	12
Special elements / coatings	UD element

Weight	22.05 oz
Diameter	3.06 in
Length	4.84 in
Filter size	3.06 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	< 2.8
Maximum magnification	1.0 x
4 stop Hybrid IS	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ring Type Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	0.3
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
Hood supplied	yes
Sealing	yes

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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Canon - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.4

Based on 9 reviews

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Published: 01.09.2009

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DustinAbbott.net

Published: 26.11.2021

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Photography Life

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Review - Photography Life

digitalcameraworld

Published: 04.03.2022

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

4.8

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

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

Photo Review

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.

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

PCMAG

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.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens Review: Up Close & Personal with a Classic Canon Macro

Shutterbug

Published: 19.06.2018

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens Review: Up Close & Personal with a Classic Canon Macro

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens, sitting on my desk, is only 4.84-inches long, or tall if you prefer, but the ET-73 lens hood measures 3.25 inches which makes the lens look bigger and bulkier than it really is. All photos © Joe Farace “The trick to forgetting the big picture is to look at everything close-up.” — Chuck Palahniuk

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro Review

DPReview

Published: 11.11.2009

Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro Review

4.6

Back in July, Canon took the distinctly unusual step of announcing a new technological development completely in isolation from any products. The subject was a novel 'Hybrid' optical image stabilization system designed to compensate for two distinct types of camera shake. You can read more about it here, but in essence the stabilizer is different from existing systems, which only detect and correct for changes in the angle the lens is pointing, by also compensating for vertical and horizontal shifts in the position of the lens caused by handshake. This has little benefit at long focus distances, but as the subject gets closer it becomes progressively more important, and in principle offers maximum benefit for macro shooting.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM A Long-Term Review of Canon's Hidden Gem: The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens

Fstoppers

Published: 14.03.2020

A Long-Term Review of Canon's Hidden Gem: The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens

Canon has a huge library of lenses, but some are more well known than others. There are a few hidden gems hiding among the more popular options, however, and this great video review takes a long-term look at one of them, the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM. Coming to you from Dustin Abbott, this excellent video review takes a look at the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens. I personally love this lens; you can read more about it in my overview of Canon's portrait lenses here, but it essentially boils down to the fact that it is a dependable, high quality workhorse at an excellent price.