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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
9.4 out of 10

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

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Overall 6
6.0

Canon EF 100MM f/2.8 Macro USM Lens - No "IS"

KEN TELLS ALL "PERFECTIONIST", Amazon
1 July 2012
  • Summary: Have had this lens about 4 days. I have extensively tested it out. This is a well made lens with a nice feel to it.
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Overall 6
6.0

Outstanding lens, but beware of hand shake.

T. Caperton "tcape", Amazon
11 March 2012
  • Summary: In terms of clarity and color, I'd give this lens 5 Stars. But for my use, I only give it 3 Stars. I purchased this lens because I love macro photography and I wanted a...
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Overall 6
6.0

nice but not great

neal, Amazon
20 September 2011
  • Summary: purchased this lens mainly for close ups for wedding ring shots.. images look really nice, however this thing hunts on auto focus like none other in low light.
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Overall 6
6.0
Value for money 6
6.0

User Review

Photography Review
30 May 2009
  • Summary: Oh how I wish I could write as glowing reviews as everyone else. Yes, it is sharp. I notice using macro it is sharp but up to around F16, strangely, as the aperture goes...
  • Pros: Sharp middle to wide open., Pretty solid build.
  • Cons: Very soft when aperture is closed down. F22 shots not sharp at all., Very dark, about 1 1/2 stops darker than other Canon lenses.
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Overall 6
6.0

Good lens

The DA, B&H Photo
17 November 2008
  • Summary: I haven't used this lens very much yet but so far it is proven to be a good lens.
  • Pros: Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Sharp Focus
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Overall 6
6.0

Good lens

The DA, B&H Photo
17 November 2008
  • Summary: I haven't used this lens very much yet but so far it is proven to be a good lens.
  • Pros: Easily Interchangeable, Lightweight, Sharp Focus
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Overall 6
6.0

SLOW focus

Kate, B&H Photo
13 July 2008
  • Summary: I bought this lens for macro wedding shots, but hoped the 2.8 would come in handy for dark receptions as well. I was very disappointed.
  • Pros: Consistent Output
  • Cons: Slow Focus
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Overall 6
6.0

SLOW focus

Kate, B&H Photo
13 July 2008
  • Summary: I bought this lens for macro wedding shots, but hoped the 2.8 would come in handy for dark receptions as well. I was very disappointed.
  • Pros: Consistent Output
  • Cons: Slow Focus
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Overall 6
6.0

Macro lens slows me down

On Photo Safari, B&H Photo
9 July 2008
  • Summary: As a busy wedding photographer, I use this lens to get another view of the world. It slows me down to make me look at things differently.
  • Pros: Lightweight
  • Cons: Slow Focus
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Overall 6
6.0

Macro lens slows me down

On Photo Safari, B&H Photo
9 July 2008
  • Summary: As a busy wedding photographer, I use this lens to get another view of the world. It slows me down to make me look at things differently.
  • Pros: Lightweight
  • Cons: Slow Focus
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