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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

First seen: 12 february 2004

Information found in: from 57 sources in 13 countries.

Best Price: $73

  • User Score (1121)
    9.5 9.5 from 1121 reviewers
  • Expert Score (7)
    7.7 7.7 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (14)
    8.5 8.5 from 14 reviewers
  • Ease of use (5)
    8.0 8.0 from 5 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • high contrast, good color rendering, ease of use, fast to focus, excellent quality
  • horrible af speed, 6x crop body, other than that, af hunts, l series lenses

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. The optional Tripod Mount Ring (B) B (with adapter) enables the lens to be rotated for vertical or horizontal framing.

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Focal Length & Maximum Aperture:
    100mm 1:2.8
  • Lens Construction:
    12 elements in 8 groups
  • Diagonal Angle of View:
    24º
  • Focus Adjustment:
    Inner focusing system with USM
  • Closest Focusing Distance:
    0.31m / 1ft. (film plane to subject)
  • Filter Size:
    58mm
  • Max. Diameter x Length, Weight:
    79.0 x 119.0mm, 600g
  • Magnification with Extension Tube EF 12:
    1.19x - 0.12x
  • Magnification with Extension Tube EF 25:
    1.39x - 0.26x

Release Date

  • First seen
    12 February 2004

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Reviews of Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

  1. Reviewer: Livingroom
    13 August 2006

    The following Mini Review of the Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens was submitted by Liza 11. Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens The Canon 100mm Macro lens should have been given L designation. It’s crazy sharp and produces the quality of images reserved mainly for the lenses with the red ring. When I first used this lens, you could hear a sharp intake of breath when I reviewed the images on the monitor. It’s that good. Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro... Read more

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