Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM 1-to-1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
- 100mm lens with f2.8 aperture
- Canon’s first mid-telephoto macro “L” series lens to include Canon’s sophisticated Image Stabilization
- Near-silent Ultrasonic focusing
- Enjoy life-size close-up capabilities without an adapter
- Compatible with 67mm filters
Product Description
The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens could very well be the essential multipurpose lens for every camera bag due to its ability to capture sharp close-up images of small objects as well as beautiful portrait-length telephoto shots. The incorporation of Canon’s new Hybrid IS in this L-series macro lens allows it to compensate more effectively for camera shake during close-up shooting and marks a significant improvement for professionals and advanced amateurs utilizing macro photography for portrait, nature or wedding shoots.
New Hybrid IS Technology: Designed Especially for Macro Photography
The world’s first* optical image stabilizer for SLR cameras was introduced in the EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM in 1995. Since then, Canon has made continual advancements in IS systems to enhance panning capability and improve compensation for camera shake. Now, in a move aimed at extending image stabilization to the macro realm, Canon introduces its Hybrid IS in the new EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM another first for Canon and the world.
Conventional image stabilization technology is useful for reducing the effects of camera shake in non-macro shooting situations. When shooting handheld close-ups at 1x, however, camera shake makes it difficult to achieve acceptable results even with lenses incorporating conventional image stabilizers. Now, thanks to the Hybrid IS found in the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, Canon extends IS technology to the macro realm, making it easy to obtain clear handheld close-ups a world first* and a definite advantage in environments where use of a tripod is not an option.
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM 1-to-1 Macro Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras
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This is a must have piece of glass if you are a serious macro shooter…
Rating: 5 / 5
This lens is everything you would expect from Canon “L” glass. Image quality is excellent, it handles very well, appears to be very durable, image stabilization works great, and it looks good. I would have no problem recommending it to others.
The lens deserves a five star rating. I have given an overall four stars because I feel Cannon should have opted to include the tripod mount ring. An additional $189.95 for the mount ring by itself is a bit high. The mount ring isn’t necessary for tripod macro photography but it sure does make it easier and takes out minor creep.
Additional Note: I have now been using this lens for about four weeks and continue to be impressed with how sharp it is. The quality of images taken with lens are nothing short of incredible. Not only is the lens wonderful for macro photography but now I am using it all the time for portrait pictures of my grandchildren. Even when I crop images immensely the fine detail is still retained.
I am so pleased that I have gotten over the fact that the tripod ring was not included and have changed my rating to five stars.
Rating: 5 / 5
I have traded up from the non-IS to the new model, what can I say?. This is simply a great lense. If like me you want to photograph on the move without the restriction of having to use a tripod then this is the macro lense for you, the results are very very good. First I have to say that the old lense was very very good but in low light a tripod was an essential. Yesterday I used this in the garden in very low light and the picture quality is clear and very sharp. I have a test when I buy a new lense, I photograph my wife and step daughter, if they complain that it shows all the lines, wrinkles, spots and blemishes I know that the lense gives high quality images, they moaned like mad. With IS this lense is fantastic, a must have.
Rating: 5 / 5
I upgraded to this lens from the EF 100mm 2.8 non-IS Macro. As others have stated, the IS with this lens is not a cure-all. Extreme macros (especially with extension tubes) will still have to be done on a tripod. I have been able to get keeper shots hand held with anything over about 2 ft. Others may have more luck closer as I am pretty shaky.
I’ve used it a couple of times for portraits, and I have to say it’s beautiful. The bokeh is velvety smooth and the sharpness, color and contrast are just outstanding! Much better even than some of my other “L” lenses and well worth the upgrade from the non-IS version.
My main reason for buying this lens is nature/flower/insect macros. Once we actually have bright sunlight again (it’s Winter now) I have no doubt I’ll be getting the sharpest flower macros I’ve ever gotten hand-held. I’ll update on that later.
Rating: 4 / 5
To start off, this lens deserves 5 stars on outstanding picture quality alone. I currently own the 70-200 F/2.8 IS, the 50mm 1.4 and now the 100mm L Macro. I was always weary of reviewers that say primes are the only way to go….but after 3 different 70-200mm lens’s, I am learning why. The zooms have a niche, but PQ is alway better on my primes. That being said…
I really really like this lens. It re-inspires me to get out and take pictures; it is fun all over again. The color contrast is just the way you like it. The bokeh, as others have mentioned, is very smooth in transition (see my sample pictures). The lens is made of a newer plastic barrel, but it is far from the cheaper non L variety. It is very acceptable for its size.
I hear the IS isn’t very useful up close and personal. It is my opinion that it is VERY useful for everyday real world applications. I was shooting baby pictures in very low light from 7 inches away, and most my pictures were keepers (of course I positioned myself to be stable). The IS is very quiet and smooth. I think it is worth the money.
There is a reason I gave it 4 stars. I have noticed on several occasions that the auto focus travels and doesn’t lock. This only seems to happen in low light and on objects that aren’t dynamic, for example baby pictures (smooth skin, no hard lines). However, for this price, it shouldn’t happen as much as it has.
I have had this lens for about a month and I think it is my favorite, no wait, it IS MY FAVORITE. I will update my review as I get the opportunity to judge it on true macro work, bugs, plants etc.
I cannot compare it to the former 100mm, but so far, I don’t think I would go without the IS. I just find that I need it more often than I don’t.
Hope this helps. If you can afford it, this will be one of your favorites too.
Rating: 4 / 5
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