Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: Canon
Model: 4657A006
Product features:
  • 100mm macro USM lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
  • Secondary diaphragm blocks stray light at f/2.8 for increased contrast
  • Ultra-sonic monitor provides outstanding autofocusing speed at all distances
  • 3-group floating system for exceptional close-up performance; full-time manual focus
  • Measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 4.7 inches long; weighs 21.1 ounces; 1-year warranty
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Digital camera reviews of Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

Digital camera Review: "It is a wolf in sheep's clothing" - A Wicked Wolf!
Summary: 5 Stars

It deserves the red ring on its front end. The optical quality of this lens is on par or even better than some of the Canon L Zooms. The build quality while not like a L lens, it is enough to put a permanent dent in your head if you bang yourself with it.

And then there is Macro too! This is where I think this lens is just insanely phenomenal. Of course if you are new to macro photography, you will get so sick of the autofocus hunting. But you will learn to live with it. However I am told that the competition is worse..way worse.

Prepare to be blown away when you use it. One more thing though, this lens is quite heavy. I mean with my 30D the package weighs quite enough to ache your hand after a while. If you are used to L lenses, piece of cake. But if you are graduating from kit lens (my case), it does take some time to adjust to the weight.

And don't even bother taking macro shots without tripod..you will seriously force the lens to under-perform.

A certain must have in your camera bag!!!

Summary of Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

L1) CANON 100MM F/2.8 MACRO USM EF
Bring small things into full-sized view with the Canon EF 100mm macro USM lens. Macro lenses can uncover detail that would be impossible to detect by the eye and give new perspective to extremely minute subjects such as insects or the petals of a small flower, and this lens is no exception. The lens offers such features as a three-group floating system for exceptional close-up performance; a secondary diaphragm that blocks stray light at f/2.8, which increases contrast when shooting wide open; a ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that provides outstanding autofocusing speed at all focusing distances; a wide manual focusing ring with smooth action; and full-time manual focus even in AF mode. The first lens in its class to feature inner focusing, the lens carries a one-year warranty.

  • Focal length: 100mm
  • Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
  • Lens construction: 12 elements in 8 groups
  • Diagonal angle of view: 24 degrees
  • Focus adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
  • Closest focusing distance: 1 foot (film plane to subject)
  • Filter size: 58mm
  • Dimensions: 3.1 inches in diameter, 4.7 inches long
  • Weight: 21.1 ounces

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