9.8 out of 10

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

First seen: 30 march 2003

Information found in: from 56 sources in 16 countries.

Best Price: $638

  • User Score (997)
    9.5 9.5 from 997 reviewers
  • Expert Score (6)
    7.7 7.7 from 6 reviewers
  • Value for money (13)
    8.6 8.6 from 13 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    7.6 7.6 from 3 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • minimum distance 310mm, amazingly crisp, manual adjustment for autofocus, very short dof, superb balance
  • af hunts, relatively long, minor gripes, tripod ring not included, sorry to say

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
    30 March 2003

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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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