Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

$549
100 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/2.8
Canon L Series Professional Canon IS Image stabilized Canon USM Built in focus motor 1:1 (1x) Macro

reviewswhat are people saying

"As advertised THE BEST MACRO LENS FOR YOUR MONEY! Auto focus is so smooth that you do not realize that it is on."

"Best lens I have bought in years. Of course, it produces great macros. But it can be used for portraits, even indoors. Portrait results blew me away."

"My only wish is that a tripod ring were included or a least not be so expensive."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Canon 6D, Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 1D X.

horizontal angle of view
20.4°
100mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.6x crop factor) cameras such as the Canon T3i, Canon 60D and Canon 650D.

horizontal angle of view
12.7°
161.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Great macro
	1:1 (1x)

	Inexpensive
	$549.00

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) macro lenses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

	More advanced image stabilization
	Canon IS

Cons

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	100 mm
	Max focal length	100 mm
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:1 (1x)	unique
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/2.8
	Wide maximum	Unknown
	Tele minimum	f/2.8	above average
	Tele maximum	Unknown
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Canon USM	above average
	Image stabilization	Canon IS	unique
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	Unknown
	Diameter	Unknown
	Filter size	Unknown
	Weight	0.6 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	20.4°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	20.4°
	Wide vertical	13.7°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	13.7°
	Wide diagonal	24.4°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	24.4°
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	13.5°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	13.5°	above average
	Wide vertical	9°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	9°
	Wide diagonal	16.2°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	16.2°	above average

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens?

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Ron

(4:44 PM, April 08, 2013)

I figured something was wrong for it to be priced at $600.

Megan

(10:04 PM, February 02, 2013)

dont buy this of Amazon, it is not what it seems, I did it, but was lucky I sent it back and got my money back

Sirryche

(3:20 PM, August 07, 2012)

this lens is not the IS lens the IS lens is $1200

Amis

(0:03 PM, February 04, 2012)

Careful guys, when you click on the Amazon link for the L/ IS lens shown, it turns out to be the cheaper lens with no image stabilizer and it's not an L Lens!!!

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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) macro lenses

Cons

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens?

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