Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

$1,429
180 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/3.5
Canon L Series Professional Canon USM Built in focus motor 1:1 (1x) Macro

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 41 users at B&H Photo Video

"I do a lot of macro photography. Wow! Great Lens,very sharp focus. I get incredible pictures with this."

"Good sharp lens. Easier to shoot off-handed than I expected without stabilization."

"A little on the heavy side but good glass seems to bring weight."

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
11.4°
180mm
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 T4i.

horizontal angle of view
7.1°
290.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	High max f/stop
	f/32

	Great macro
	1:1 (1x)

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

The Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) macro lenses

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

Cons

The Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

	Narrow aperture
	f/3.5

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Poor wide angle lens
	180 mm

The Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) macro lenses

	Quite long
	188 mm

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	180 mm	below average
	Max focal length	180 mm
	Zoom range	1x	below average
	Magnification	1:1 (1x)	unique
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/3.5
	Wide maximum	f/32	above average
	Tele minimum	f/3.5
	Tele maximum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Canon USM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Canon EF (Full-frame)
	Length	188 mm	below average
	Diameter	84 mm
	Filter size	72 mm
	Weight	1.1 kg
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	11.4°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	11.4°	above average
	Wide vertical	7.6°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	7.6°	above average
	Wide diagonal	13.7°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	13.7°	above average
Angle of view (On Canon EF-S APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	7.5°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	7.5°	above average
	Wide vertical	5°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	5°	above average
	Wide diagonal	9°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	9°	above average

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Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.6x crop factor)

Pros

The Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) macro lenses

Cons

The Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) lenses

The Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM vs other Canon EF (Full-frame) macro lenses

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 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM lens?

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