Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro
A newer model Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro was released in February 2010.
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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens Review
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM is the newest addition to the manufacturer's lineup of macro lenses, and is the second 'Pro' grade (or 'L') classified macro lens besides the EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM.
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.
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.
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM review by marduk360
Very sharp and fast/accurate AF. Focusing is very silent too. The focusing ring has a smooth feel to it, but somehow feels a bit too loose (imo only). The build quality is very good despite the material used. Feels solid but light for its size. Only gripe is that there is no Tripod Ring included....- Sharp
- Fast and accurate AF
- Lightweight without feeling cheap
- No Tripod ring
- HIS (regular IS would have sufficed
The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 is an excellent medium-small lens, intended to be used for Macro photography. With its 1:1 reproduction ratio, it is capable of focusing at objects of all sizes. It is a versatile lens with great ergonomics and delivers amazing results.
Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro
Canon's EF 100mm f2.8 Macro is a close-up lens which will work on both cropped and full-frame bodies. The maximum magnification is 1x, allowing you to reproduce subjects at actual size on the frame for excellent close-ups, while the f2.8 aperture enables blurred backgrounds.
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.