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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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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Customer Rating
5
my new lover
on November 23, 2009
Posted by: jimmy
from Shangdong province China
I have just bought this great lens for less a week,but frankly speaking this is a super macro lens,which in some respects is better than another sharp L lens 180 3.5, though the latter one is more expensive and widely used.
I am a enthusiast, and loves taking insects and flowers pictures. The famous L macro 180 3.5 indeed is sharp,but itis weakness is obvious--you can not get photos you are really satisfied with without a tripod. I have to say a lot of good oppotunities flew away ,making me feel annoyed. In trems of taking commercial photos of stationary objects, 180 3.5 is a good choice, but if you reaaly want to enjoy the beauty of the nature and catch some astonishing pictures, just buy the new launched 100 .28 L, which will show you a spectacular macro world.
When it comes to the quality, in my perspective, compared with the old mode 100 2.8,the new one looks nice and the pictures are better. Besides, the new-designed focusing system is good.
Just like many users,I also think the shell should have been made by metal alloy.
I am a enthusiast, and loves taking insects and flowers pictures. The famous L macro 180 3.5 indeed is sharp,but itis weakness is obvious--you can not get photos you are really satisfied with without a tripod. I have to say a lot of good oppotunities flew away ,making me feel annoyed. In trems of taking commercial photos of stationary objects, 180 3.5 is a good choice, but if you reaaly want to enjoy the beauty of the nature and catch some astonishing pictures, just buy the new launched 100 .28 L, which will show you a spectacular macro world.
When it comes to the quality, in my perspective, compared with the old mode 100 2.8,the new one looks nice and the pictures are better. Besides, the new-designed focusing system is good.
Just like many users,I also think the shell should have been made by metal alloy.
Pros: Super-sharp images, Fast auto-focus
Cons: Poor build quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
none sharper
on February 10, 2011
Posted by: garlec
from Oregon
I replaced my Canon 100mm with this IS L macro. The triple focal length adjustment is wonderful. AF works pretty well but of course with macro, MF is a little sharper. Sometimes I'm just lazy and shoot a bunch with the AF, culling the ones that aren't sharp. the IS works great and the L lens is crystal sharp even at f/2.8. AF "hunts" till you figure out how to use it. Worth the money. Also useful for portraits as the lens doesn't intimidate the subject but allows full face shots at a respectable working distance
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, is totally worth it, l lens worth the $
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Truely Outstanding Lens
on December 28, 2012
Posted by: Bugsy
from Waldport, Oregon
I have had this lens for 6 months and have shot a range of subjects from tree moss to car shows and could not be happier with the performance. The images snap with color and contrast. The auto focus is clean and fast and the photos are sharp. It took me a while to get the nerve to pony up the bucks for this lens, but it was well worth it in my opinion.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, fantastic color and contrast
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent product
on June 8, 2013
Posted by: Easybaydoc
Overall this is an excellent lens. It shows great details and expresses full potential as a macro L lens. Job well done, Canon! Although it's slightly pricey, it's worth every penny. It occasionally focuses on an undesired area of the object on auto mode, but by switching to manual mode will fix the problem. It's also good for portrait shooting as well.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Super-sharp images
Cons: occasional wrong focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
One of My Top Favorite Canon Lenses
on April 7, 2017
Posted by: LisaatTheCreek
from Clinton charter Township, MI, United States
This lens is in my top two to decide between when leaving the house to obtain excellent portraits and get great candid shots, etc...you may want to watch the review on YouTube: Canon 100mm f/2.8L vs 135mm f/2L - These are both my absolute favorite lenses EVER! I have plenty more Canon lenses, a ton! that is all I buy, Canon only however, I keep going back to these two lenses!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
1
$1299.00 !? Really?
on October 1, 2020
Posted by: seg
A price hike by almost 50%? Yesterday it was 'out of stock' at $899, today it is 'in stock' at $1299. Wow! Kinda makes you want to look at Tamron or Sigma. Doesn't it?
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastic lens
on March 8, 2010
Posted by: btboogie
from Orlando, FL
This is one of my favorite lenses. I used this lens to photograph young wrestlers at a tournament. The shots were still, posed photographs for poster sales, and the quality was outstanding. Each shot was crystal-clear.
Pros: Super-sharp images
Cons: Slow auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Worth every penny!!!
on August 30, 2021
Posted by: DougM24
from Lynnwood WA
Thought I would branch off and go more into macro photography, and after purchasing this beauty... I am very impressed!!
I'll let my attached pictures speak for themselves and you decide for yourself-
I would recommend this to a friend!
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