Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

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We have collected and analyzed 41 expert reviews and 1273 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 86/100 and users rate it 94/100. The average review date is Oct 14, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 124371 reviews from other Lenses & Filters. Last update: May 21, 2013.

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Expert review by: Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM ($599.99 direct) is a telephoto lens for Canon cameras that can focus close enough to capture objects with true 1:1 magnfiication. It is adequately sharp, even at its maximum aperture, but does suffer from some...

Sharp images. 1:1 magnification. Inexpensive

Prone to color fringing. Lens hood not included. No image stabilization

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM may not be the company's top of the line macro lens, but it does capture sharp images with 1:1 magnification.

Jan, 2013

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Expert review by: (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Lens

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Lens - meet the Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Lens' twin sibling. Put these two lenses side by side and you will need to read the numbers to tell them apart. That is a good thing

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Expert review by: (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens

The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens has an excellent focal length range that includes the longest focal length found in a Canon zoom lens. This long focal length and focal length range combine with very good image and build quality to make...

Equipped with Ring USM, the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens focuses very fast, quietly - and possibly most importantly - accurately. FTM (Full Time Manual) focus is enabled. The manual focus ring has a small amount of play in it. The 100-400...

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Expert review by: (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Lens

The Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Lens is a mid-grade long telephoto zoom lens

The Canon EF 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 USM Lens provides reasonable optical quality in a wide focal length range with fast Ring USM autofocus for a reasonable price.

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Expert review by: (the-digital-picture.com)

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens is an excellent macro lens - and may be Canon's most fun per dollar lens. This is the lens I most frequently recommend for someone starting out in macro photography

When focusing at 1x subject distances, it is very nice to have a lens that does not extend. FTM (Full Time Manual) focusing is enabled and the front element does not rotate. A focus limiter switch enables full or restricted focus distances. The MF ring...

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Expert review by: (electronicsme.com)

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

If you do close-up work, and you're looking for a good overall 2nd lens to go with that new camera, the EF 100mm f/2,8 Macro makes an excellent choice. Ideally coupled with a full-frame sensor film or digital camera, excellent results can also be...

100mm focal length, f/2.8 maximum apertureUp to 1:1 magnification5.9USM focusing motor is fast and quietExcellent build quality

The new Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens makes an excellent macro and...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by: Webmaster (digitalphotographygear.com)

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens Review

The Canon 100m f/2.8 lens is an excellent lens for macro photography. No lens is recommended more for those who wish to delve into macro photography as a way of changing shooting perspective and

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by: Webmaster (digitalphotographygear.com)

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Lens Review

The Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5/6 “L series” telephoto zoom lens is one of the most popular lenses for sports and wildlife photography applications. The combination of Canon's top-of-the-line “L series” optics, image stabilization for low

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by: Webmaster (digitalphotographygear.com)

Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM Lens Review

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 telephoto lens is a great portrait lens addition to any photographer's arsenal. On full frame digital SLR bodies, the 100mm focal length is ideal for portraiture. This lens is

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by: (bobatkins.com)

Canon EF 75

The EF100-300/5.6L is the only lens in this group which uses fluorite or UD elements (it has one of each) to achieve "apochromatic" status. It's an old lens, introduced very early on in EOS history (1987). It was dropped from the Canon lineup around...

the 100-300/5.6L is a decent lens from an optical standpoint, but the ergonomics leave something to be desired. I don't really know why Canon didn't upgraded it A 100-300/4-5.6L with USM and tripod mount could be a winner for those who need a sharp...

May, 2008