Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro

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.

Decent, technical lens but I miss the IS capability

I bought this lens as my first macro to go with my 600D and for me (having been away from SLR's for over 10yrs) it took a bit to get used to. We went for a spin in the Botanical Gardens during mostly sunny weather to test it out.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Review

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. The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM ($599.99 direct) is a telephoto lens for Canon cameras that can focus close enough to capture objects with true 1:1 magnfiication. It is adequately sharp, even at its maximum aperture, but does suffer from some optical issues in certain high-contrast situations. There are other macro lenses of similar focal lengths available for Canon cameras, including the company's own EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM—part of its top-end L series of lenses—as well as the manual focus Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T* 2/100($645.00 at Amazon)—but both will put a bigger dent in your wallet than this relatively inexpensive lens. The lens is rather compact when you consider its focal length, aperture, and close focus capability. It measures 4.7 by 3.1 inches (HD) and weighs about 1.3 pounds. Standard 58mm filters are supported, and the front element doesn't rotate so using a polarizing filter is possible if desired. There is a focus limiter switch on the lens, so you can set it to...

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM ($599.99 direct) is a telephoto lens for Canon cameras that can focus close enough to capture objects with true 1:1 magnfiication. It is adequately sharp, even at its maximum aperture, but does suffer from some optical issues in certain high-contrast situations.

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.

Great

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. I am currently using a 10D and have found no issues, works well with the existing flash.

Reviews: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM: Review

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. Ideally coupled with a full-frame sensor film or digital camera, excellent results can also be achieved with this lens when combined with digital...

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.

Macro opens up a new world

Exellent value for great macro ability and portrait work. Canon delivers with this lens.

Its all right..

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..