Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Macro Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
EF Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There are 5 more lenses that have the same focal range and aperture values with the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM that are compatible with the Canon EF mount, you can find the review and comparison links of these lenses below.
Lenses in Canon EF Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM is a member of Canon's EF L series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Canon EF L Series Lenses in Canon EF Mount
Reasons to Buy the Canon EF 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Canon EF 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Optical Image Stabilization |
| Weather-sealed |
| Autofocus |
| AF/MF Switch on Lens |
| Distance Scale |
| DoF(Depth of Field) Scale |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Focus Distance Limiter |
| Covers Full-Frame Sensor |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| High Max Magnification ratio of 1x |
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Lens Mount
Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM is compatible with cameras that have a Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM has a maximum diameter of 78mm and a total length of 123mm. It weighs 625g / 22.0 oz.
Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM has a filter thread of 67mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:
You can also check All Canon EF Mount Lenses with 67mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM has a fixed focal length of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 160mm.
Weather Sealings
The Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Optical Image Stabilization
The Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m.
Below are the 3 Macro Prime type Canon12 mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Canon EF 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM features a maximum aperture of F2.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F32. An aperture of F2.8 provides a solid balance, offering capable low-light performance and giving you plenty of flexibility when shooting indoors or during golden hour. The combination of a longer 100mm focal length and a bright F2.8 opening makes it incredibly easy to isolate your subject, melting away busy backgrounds into smooth, professional bokeh. The minimum setting of F32 is excellent for deep depth of field work like macro photography, though you may want to avoid the absolute smallest settings to skip the sharpness loss caused by optical diffraction.
Optical Formula
Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM's optical formula consists of 15 elements in 12 groups . Special elements used in this design is UD Lens Element.
Body Colour
Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM is available in Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Canon EF 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM.
Top Alternatives of Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM in Other Lens Mounts
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