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Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro

Rating 4.5 67 reviews

A newer model Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro was released in February 2010.

Manufacturer: Canon
Photo answers
16 years ago

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 remains fixed in position and doesn't extend or rotate.
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Gear Patrol
16 years ago

Worth every dollar per MM

A little friendly competition is always good. In the case of playground battle between Canon and Nikon, the shooters usually win, and Canon's much-delayed response to Nikon's fantastic 105mm f/2.8 macro lens, the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro ($900) has win written all over it.
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flipkart.com
16 years ago

Extremely fun lens

This is an extremely fun lens for those funniest photo ops where you want a close up and magnified image. It is also a nice portrait lens and I really enjoyed shooting some awesome portrait snaps using my 550D. I received this lens within 5 business days and it arrived nicely packed.
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Bestbuy
16 years ago

Awesome, AWESOME

It does just what a Macro should. 1:1 with perfect quality. Quiet focus but noisy when REALLY close up. Fantastic as a portrait lens as well as a Macro. Feels a little light for me but I'm old fashioned.
Pros:
  • Everything
Cons:
  • Lens shade would be nice
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photozone.de
16 years ago

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM macro - (APS-C) Review / Test Report

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM macro may be a comparatively old lens by now but it's still capable of playing in the top league - easily. It provides sharp images straight from f/2.8 and it's downright excellent between f/4 and f/8.
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Pop Photo
16 years ago

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

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.
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buydig.com
16 years ago

ET-67 lens hood and LP1219 lens case now

The Canon Gods have finally listened: SURPRISE: the lens hood and case were included!! Superb lens for MACRO, very sharp/detailed. Some lens creep at max performance, I used AF, then MF. Great PRIME lens, versitile, easy to use.
Pros:
  • ET-67 lens hood and LP121
  • Nice Bokeh
  • Rugged
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Strong Construction
  • Fast / accurate auto-focus
Cons:
  • Lens Creep
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Canon
15 years ago

Great Value for Money

I required two lenses: a macro and a long portrait lens. I did not have the budget for both but have been blown away by the quality of this lens in both areas for a very modest price.
Pros:
  • Super-sharp images
Cons:
  • Slow auto-focus
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epinions.com
15 years ago

Macro opens up a new world

Exellent value for great macro ability and portrait work. Canon delivers with this lens.
Pros:
  • Sharp images
  • great depth of field and bokeh
Cons:
  • The lens is heavy and kind of long
  • No image stabilization
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cameta.com
15 years ago

lens is as sharp as canon says,

I had earlier problems with focus, but now my biggest gripe is no lens hood supplied, and Canons tripod ring mountfor this lens, is far dearer than other brands ([*]I`d expect). I have one of these and it works very well, cost me all of $11.00 australian. from Hong Kong of course.
Pros:
  • Durable
  • Nice Bokeh
  • Strong Construction
Cons:
  • Lens Creep
  • Poor in Low Light
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