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Canon - EF100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.8
Rating breakdown 141 reviews
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95%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great Lens
on April 5, 2012
Posted by: Marty K
from Ingleside, IL
This lens takes fantasic close-up images. It replaces my 100mm Canon lens without image stabilization (IS). The IS allows for more hand held shots. The resolution is excellent. I use it on a Canon 5D Mark III (full frame), which allows me to crop the images significantly. I would have liked to see less plastic used, but it does not seem to take away from the quality images. The benefit is a lighter lens. It also is a great portrait lens.
Pros: fast accurate auto-focus, nice bokeh, image stabilization, light weight
Cons: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
everything and more
on February 28, 2011
Posted by: Anonymous
from Orange, ca.
For macro images the lens is fantastic. I would really recommend this lens particularly if you have a hi res canon DSLR 15 MEG PIX or higher. A hi res DSLR really takes advantage of the clarity of the "L" lens. Not just macros, though, we went to the Stars on Ice show @ the Honda Center, thats where the f2.8 IS came into its own, w/ a little fine tuning w/ the exposure comp. ISO 400 w/ a 1/640 shutter speed, the images came out very well exposed and crisp. If you've been to one of these shows, it's pretty dark in there, the spotlight on the skater is the only source of light, images I took far exceeded my expectations. Just to be clear, the camera I used is the 7D.....Highly recommend that one too.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, multi-purpose, it's quiet, large size aperture
Cons: none so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: B3TT3NCOURT
Verified Purchase:Yes
The amount of detail this lens picks up is absolutely amazing. And, if the 1:1 sensor is this good on the 100mm 2.8, I cannot fathom what the 65mm 5x macro lens can do. It's also great for portraits, producing beautiful creamy skin tones with nice background blur. I'm impressed and now I know why they call these "Luxury" series lenses. Will never go back to regular EF and EF-S after this amazing experience.
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Customer Rating
5
Macro heaven, flawless!
on September 8, 2011
Posted by: david
from Cambridge, UK
I have been using the 100mm L lens for the past 3 months in tropical forest conditions in Indonesia. From the first shot of ants crawling to my recent shot of a moving centipede, the lens performed incredibly well. The IS feature combined with the lens speed, combines to create a really smooth and satisfying action.
Using a 5D Mark II, I am able to produce the most pin sharp images I have ever seen. The price of this lens is a reflection of the robust design and the quality materials used in the build. When required to get as-close-as possible, the lens gave me exceptional leverage in achieving x1 magnification and no cropping afterwards.
Overall, any cons people have about this lens would result from their in-experience or impatience to understand its true potential.
I would recommend this lens to anyone with the money and passion to achieve excellence.
I would recommend this lens to anyone with the money and passion to achieve excellence.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, feels great, looks professional
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing
on June 5, 2011
Posted by: pnl1948
from Houston, TX
I just bought this lens based on reviews from FM and other good reputation sites. They are all correct, this is an amazing lens, fast AF, very easy to use and what a quality of picture. A little bit heavy, but when you see the pictures, it makes it more acceptable. Great lens
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
This lens is magic
on April 24, 2017
Posted by: Iowagirl
from Iowa
I've been wanting this lens for quite awhile and finally splurged. I'm so glad I did. So in love with this lens. I can get fantastic handheld macro shots and Canon's magic means something is always in focus. I really anticipated more blurry, wasted shots than what I am getting, considering I'm not even using a tripod. Love this lens!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Incredible Macro Lens
on May 29, 2010
Posted by: pathdoc
from Valley Head, AL
Being a nature macro-photographer,I wanted a dedicated macro lens.When I read the glowing reviews of this new Canon,f 2.8, IS 100mm macro lens, I purchased one this week. I shot quite a few photos in the yard of flowers, butterflies, and scenes with this lens and my reliable 6 year old EOS 10D camera. The results were very good, but not as good as I wanted; as it became obvious that overall clarity was being limited by the 10D's 6.3 MP sensor. I had anticipated such would be the case before the lens purchase. The post-production cropping was limited by the sensor size too.. I switched to AI servo mode on the camera, as the directions with the lens suggested, and this helped somewhat with the clarity of images. Even with the IS on, extreme closeups would likely be helped by using a monopod or tripod.
Overall, I am delighted with this lens's quality , but to use it to its full potential means that I'm now going to purchase a Canon EOS 7D body. This should be superb combo for me for years to come.
Overall, I am delighted with this lens's quality , but to use it to its full potential means that I'm now going to purchase a Canon EOS 7D body. This should be superb combo for me for years to come.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Solid Macro
on March 4, 2011
Posted by: Mike
I think the great thing about this lens is the versatility. While it does take absolutely breathtaking macro shots you can still use it for a great prime Portrait lens.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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