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Canon - EF100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Average Customer Rating:
4.8
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Customer Reviews for Canon - EF100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Black
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Lens!
on May 8, 2013
Posted by: Indy
from Indianapolis, IN
I am surprised at some of the recent reviews of this lens. I think the lens itself is near perfect as a carry-every-day close-up/macro lens. While using this in the field, it is light weight for its reach and aperture, a perfect focal length for working distance and portability, and the AF and IS are both excellent. Very sharp images and excellent bokeh, rivaling that of the excellent (but less field flexible) 180mm macro. Sometimes I go hiking with my kids, and they have no patience for time-consuming tripod set-ups. No worries! The IS on this lens is so good, you can get a high keeper rate hand-holding – just be a little discerning with what you are taking. Handholding, you might not get that true 1:1 macro head shot of a snail, but you can get awesome close-up, frame-filling shots you won’t get without an IS macro lens. On days without the kids, I carry along a macro-oriented tripod, switch off the AF, and get super tack sharp images in all sorts of lighting conditions. Some have commented on the use of plastic on this lens. True, but the plastic here is of a much higher quality than a standard lens, it has a great feel to it, and adds to the lenses ease of use through lighter weight. I have found everything about it’s construction to be top notch. I have but one complaint and one warning. The lens does NOT come with a tripod collar, which is a huge shortcoming for any serious tripod-based macro photography. You will have to buy the tripod collar separately. And if you plan to use one of Canon’s excellent macro ring lighting systems, you will need a step-down adapter, as the macro ring and the barrel diameter of this lens are not the same. Canon makes a solution for both, but really – no excuse for not including the tripod collar. The lens itself, however, is simply fantastic – thumbs way up!
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, geat bokeh, hand-holdable for close-ups
Cons: lacks a tripod collar
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Sweet lens
on April 7, 2010
Posted by: natureboy
from United States
Have used this lens for photographing flowers in my dining room tabletop studio. The captures have been remarkable. Crisp, with great detail, some of which I didn't see until I was working in Photoshop and could maginify well past 100%. Waiting for the rotating tripod collar ring to complete this lens.
So far, have only used in manual focus mode, which has been a treat given my vision issues. And the focus has been dead on.
I am truly glad that I added this lens to my gear as it has allowed me to capture images I haven't been able to up to now. I had been using a 300mm F/4.0 for macro work, which is a great lens out in the field, but indoors the 100 rocks.
Pros: Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
This is one of the best lenses Canon has ever made
on November 8, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
If not by far the best lenses Canon has ever made, definitely this is one of the bests that I have come across. I not only use this for macros, but also use this for portraits too. The sharpness is superb and the image stabilization is outstanding. I am just I'm Lovin' It.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
FINALLY
on October 26, 2009
Posted by: Vman
from Cleveland, OH
This is the answer to many many prayers by Canon users: When are we going to get IS on a macro lens???? This lens has blown my 70-200mm f/2.8L IS away on the first day engagement shoot. I've shot two couples with this lens and 70-200 (together with my wife) at first she was sceptical about using a prime MACRO for portraits, but very shortly I couldn't get it back in my hands. We compared the shots side by side, and the verdict is: Superior sharpness, EXCELLENT contrast (yes, it surprisingly outperformed 70-200 in terms of contrast) Perfect bokeh (contrary to popular belief that macro lenses don't provide great bokeh for portraits- 9 blade aperture says it all). I am more than impressed with this lens, it's quickly becoming my favorite. The downside mentioned by some other users of the lens hunting while focusing is very deceiving: there are 3 modes on the lens: Full, macro, and portrait focal ranges- if you are lazy to switch to the proper mode don't be surprised that it takes time to focus from 10 inches to 15 feet :) Side by side comparison to 100mm f/2.8 macro quickly reveal the presence of the L in this lens' name. WAY TO GO CANON!!!!!
Pros: Super-sharp images, Superior build quality, great price
Cons: Slow auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awewsome Lens at an awesome price
on January 5, 2017
Posted by: jcabney
from Maui County, HI, United States
I bought this lens about 6 months ago and can tell you I've put it through the works. From macro photography to portrait work this lens just keeps on surprising me. The focus is a bit slow but not terrible. Works great in low light situations and is super quite. The low aperture is great for portrait work and it's produces super sharp images. It's a bit heavy because its a macro lens but, not by much. Still easy to use without a tripod. I never write reviews but, I'm so happy with this lens I thought I'd share.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Cant take it off my camera.
on May 16, 2010
Posted by: C
from Minnesota
This lens puts all my others to shame. Its fast, extremely sharp and color and contrast are amazing. It also is a great lens for more than just macro work. I just shot a gaduation with it and the pictures turned out amazing. This is hands down an awesome lens and I cant take it off my camera it is so fun to use.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
EF 100mm F/2.8L Macro is a great lens
on February 14, 2016
Posted by: SteveRG
from Virginia, United States
I bought this lens a couple of days ago. This is my first true macro lens. To get to know the lens I have taken dozens of test photos with my EOS 6D.
I setup a tripod and took photos of some small nick-nacks with the 100mm F/2.8L and then attached the 24-105mm F/4L for comparison. The 100mm definitely blew me away with the detail and magnification at the closest distance that the 24-105mm is capable of. This is about 1.5 feet.
I took photos of landscape objects about 60 feet away. Again comparing both lenses. The 100mm is at least the equal of the 24-105mm at those distances. In fact I prefer the 100mm because of its f/2.8 aperture. Its bokah is as good as advertised.
The 100mm F/2.8L macro has become my base lens. I will be using the 24-100mm F/4L only when I need a wider field of view than the 100mm can provide.
A great lens.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
My favorite lens!!!
on July 5, 2013
Posted by: Stonewall
from Dallas, Texas
I had wanted to buy a dedicated macro lens, and after debating this versus the non-L version I make the leap and purchased this lens. Within a month, this has become my absolute favorite lens! If I could only keep one lens this would be it. In addition to its macro capabilities, which are great (especially if you add a Canon 25mm extender), the optics and bokeh on this lens are superb!!! The level of detail it captures, even at f/2.8, is simply amazing. Portraits, hummingbirds, dragonflies, you name it. This lens has the clarity and speed to do so much more than just macro. If you are thinking about it, just get it. You won't regret it!
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, smooth and quiet auto-focus
I would recommend this to a friend!
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