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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

 

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  • User Score (985)
    9.6 9.6 from 985 reviewers
  • Expert Score (12)
    8.3 8.3 from 12 reviewers
  • Design (2)
    9.7 9.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Value for money (34)
    8.6 8.6 from 34 reviewers
  • Features (11)
    9.6 9.6 from 11 reviewers
  • Ease of use (15)
    9.5 9.5 from 15 reviewers
  • Performance (11)
    9.1 9.1 from 11 reviewers
  • Picture quality (16)
    8.9 8.9 from 16 reviewers
  • Durability (10)
    9.4 9.4 from 10 reviewers
  • Reliability (4)
    9.9 9.9 from 4 reviewers
  • Overall quality (17)
    8.5 8.5 from 17 reviewers
  • Battery performance (4)
    10 10 from 4 reviewers
  • Construction (4)
    10 10 from 4 reviewers
  • Build quality (4)
    7.3 7.3 from 4 reviewers
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  • Score Distribution

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  • Expert Reviews

  1. What Digital Camera

    What Digital Camera
    8.7/10
    25 January 2010

    The Canon 100mm has Canon’s typically reliable and tough build quality, and – because it’s also suitable for full-frame cameras – is fairly heavy, too. Read more

    • Excellent build quality, first-rate chromatic aberration control, USM
    • Average sharpness, expensive

  2. photo.net

    photo.net
    12 April 2011

    Canon delivers everything that a photographer could want in a 100mm macro lens: ultrasonic focus motor, internal focus mechanism, non-rotating front element, floating optical group for consistent image quality at different Read more

  3. Electronics Made Easy

    Electronics Made Easy
    8.0/10
    19 June 2009

    If you do close-up work, and you're looking for a good overall 2nd lens to go with that new camera, the EF 100mm f/2,8 Macro makes an excellent choice. Read more

  4. The Digital Picture

    The Digital Picture
    20 October 2007

    The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens is a medium-small lens and is rather light in weight. This is a very comfortable-to-carry-and-use lens. Read more

  5. photozone.de

    photozone.de
    8.0/10
    29 October 2009

    The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM L IS macro has a comparatively easy play in the APS-C arena. The center to corner resolution is very high up to f/11 and even f/16 is a perfectly usable setting here. Read more

  6. TechRadar UK

    TechRadar UK
    8.0/10
    13 March 2009

    This is particularly the case with APS-C bodies such as the Canon EOS 600D and EOS 7D , where its effective focal length rises closer to 160mm, and this omission also means that the viewfinder image isn't stabilised for more Read more

    • Control over distortion is good, Quick and quiet autofocus, Generally great image quality, Affordable, Manual focusing is easy
    • No image stabilisation system, Old-fashioned design, Focusing ring's position could make it hard to adjust, Some holes in image quality

  7. Pop Photo

    Pop Photo
    1 March 2009

    More than three years after Nikon’s groundbreaking 105mm f/2.8 VR macro , Canon has shot back with a $1,000 (street) fullframer, its first 1:1 close-up lens with image stabilization. Read more

  8. Photo answers

    Photo answers
    10/10
    7 November 2011

    Released in March 2000, this lens manages to offer most of the features you’d expect in its price bracket. Constructed with 12 elements in 8 groups, the focusing system is the internal type, meaning the front element... Read more

  9. ePHOTOzine

    ePHOTOzine
    3 May 2009

    There are virtually no criticisms of this lens that we can come up with! The build is a little short of L quality, but is still well built. Read more

    • Good build quality, Very good optical performance, Nice handling with no extending front element.
    • A little pricey, but you get what you pay fr., Still no hood included in the price.

  10. SLR Lens and Camera Reviews

    SLR Lens and Camera Reviews
    8 April 2009

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  • User Reviews

  1. Very nice

    Bestbuy
    10/10
    Reviewer: Mistic, Bestbuy
    21 September 2011

    I just bought this lense for casual use and I am glad. Using on a rebel xti and it's easy to get great looking pictures. I was looking at other lenses that cost twice as much as this, so it's a welcome hit to the pocket. Read more

    • Nice price, crisp pictures
    • Heavy

  2. Canon EF 100mm Macro

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: NEFCOCARGUY, Amazon
    2 weeks ago

    I find the lens works well even in cold weather and produces a sharp clean image. It give a greater stand off distance than the 50mm with as good results. Read more

  3. Great lens

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: bruderbell, J&R
    29 May 2011

    I've used this product in low-light, indoors, long exposer. Great results! I'm a big fan of this lens, and it makes a good portrait lens too. Read more

    • Fast / accurate auto-focus

  4. Its all right..

    Newegg
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: nate, Newegg
    17 March 2011

    I upgraded to IS version of this lens, and its so easier to take pics now, big difference.. Bout this one for 479 one year ego.. Read more

    • Its a nice lens, pretty sharp..
    • had to use manual focus to get sharp images,

  5. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM review by Rotremjr

    slrgear.com
    Reviewer: Rotremjr, slrgear.com
    4 weeks ago

    Pros: -Excellent image quality. Even better on a full frame camera. -IF focus system. The lens does not extend. The front element does not rotate. - Smooth AF -Excellent quality / price ratio. Read more

    • Excellent image quality
    • No lens hood provides

  6. wonderful lens

    B&H Photo
    10/10
    Reviewer: W.T. Door, B&H Photo
    1 April 2009

    I use this lens mostly for macro photography and a little bit of portraiture. The images it produces are extremely sharp, and the focus mechanism is quiet. Read more

    • Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Sharp Focus, Strong Construction
    • Heavy, Slow Focus

  7. Excelent lens

    Ritz Camera
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Maplis, Ritz Camera
    26 November 2010

    Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Read more

    • Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Fast / accurate auto-focus, Lightweight, Nice Bokeh, Strong Construction
    • NONE

  8. Good Choice for Macro

    OneCall
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: CANON user, OneCall
    20 April 2009

    very good macro shots with this lens, and even more so with an extension tube! Read more

    • Consistent Output, Durable, Easily Interchangeable, Strong Construction
    • Heavy

  9. it is good, but the macro is not so perfect

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: frank, Amazon
    1 week ago

    This lens has high quality. The picture is even better than my 70-200mm f2.8 is usm 2. Perfect! Worth to buy! But, the macro is not so perfect! 1:1 is not enough! Read more

  10. So sharp you'll cut yourself!

    epinions.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: hopetest, epinions.com
    25 May 2008

    Well, after lots of umming and aahing around (or as my wife called it 'faffing around'!) I could not Read more

    • Sharp, well-built, sharp, quick AF.... and did I mention SHARP?
    • No lens hood included. That's it!

  • WikiFreak Description

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM is a macro lens with 100 mm Focal Length and Maximum Aperture of 1:2.8. Its lens construction is made of 12 elements in 8 groups with a diagonal angle of view of 24°. The focus adjustment is via an inner fosuing system with USM. Closest focusing distance is 0.31m / 1 ft. (film plane to subject). The lens has a filter size of 58 mm, measures 3.1 x 4.7 inch / 79.0 x 119.0 mm and weighs 21.1 oz. / 600g.

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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM is a macro lens with 100 mm Focal Length and Maximum Aperture of 1:2.8. Its lens construction is made of 12 elements in 8 groups with a diagonal angle of view of 24°. The focus adjustment is via an inner fosuing system with USM. Closest focusing distance is 0.31m / 1 ft. (film plane to subject). The lens has a filter size of 58 mm, measures 3.1 x 4.7 inch / 79.0 x 119.0 mm and weighs 21.1 oz. / 600g.

Features

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM features capabilities to autofocus for macro photography up to life-size (1x) magnification. The features inner focusing affords a long working distance of 5.9in. (149mm) at 1x. The lens’ 3-group floating system results in delineation at all focusing distances. It also features a ring Ultra Sonic Motor (USM) for silent and high-speed AF, and full-time manual focusing. It has a secondary diaphragm blocks stray light at f/2.8, increasing contrast when shooting wide-open.

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Autofocus lens for macro photography up to life-size (1x) magnification. Inner focusing affords a long working distance of 5.9in. (149mm) at 1x. A 3-group floating system results in excellent delineation at all focusing distances. Ring USM for silent and high-speed AF, and full-time manual focusing also provided. Sample Image MTF Chart.

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Specifications

  • Focal Length & Maximum Aperture
    100mm 1:2.8
  • Lens Construction
    12 elements in 8 groups
  • Diagonal Angle of View
    24°
  • Focus Adjustment
    Inner focusing system with USM
  • Closest Focusing Distance
    0.31m / 1 ft. (film plane to subject)
  • Filter Size
    58mm
  • Max. Diameter x Length, Weight
    3.1" x 4.7", 21.1 oz. / 79.0 x 119.0mm, 600g

Release Date

  • First seen
    8 June 2004

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