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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
Wow And Wom
on May 7, 2014
Posted by: panright2
from Television Pro, Kentucky
I seldom write lens reviews but I have to say this lens
blows me away. The sharpness is incredible. Not only is it an excellent macro lens, it is superb for automobile product shots and general photography.
I would highly recommend this lens. The build is excellent and the auto-focus is fast and consistent. Well worth the cost.
blows me away. The sharpness is incredible. Not only is it an excellent macro lens, it is superb for automobile product shots and general photography.
I would highly recommend this lens. The build is excellent and the auto-focus is fast and consistent. Well worth the cost.
Pros: Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Wonderful quality. Decent build. No regrets.
on January 26, 2017
Posted by: Hazyerbak
from Khazaad
I bought this lens because I wanted to explore a different type of photography than I was used to. Macro photography unlocks an entire universe of different material this lens was my gateway. Typically, prime lenses perform better at their static focal lengths than zoom lenses do when dialed into the same length and I believe this lens is no different. The picture quality is on par with Canon's finest and it does double duty as a wonderful portrait lens.
Many of the reviews here say how wonderful the AF is on this lens though I would differ in some regards. The AF *is* fast but it isn't unerringly accurate. It definitely struggles in low-light and aside from the speed, feels pretty average for this tier of lenses. The upside to this is the satisfyingly smooth manual focus ring that feels perfectly tuned to ones sense of touch and sight. This really makes the lens shine since manual focusing is absolutely necessary and a critical part of macro photography, especially at wider apertures. I may have become pampered with the unrivaled AF capabilities of the Canon 24-70mm 2.8 II but it's where I draw my comparison.
The IS engineered into this lens is what really brings all the pieces together. Macro photography by nature is literally, very touchy. When the smallest hand shake makes the difference between a viable shot and a waste of card memory, the IS is invaluable and lets you spend more time off the tripod and more time shooting.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Save up and buy this one
on December 20, 2011
Posted by: gordone
from Red Deer, Canada
I was taking a course on macro photography and did research and picked this one to mate with my 60D. This is the most amazing lens you could ever get your hands on. The focus is fast and sharp, even when hand-holding and focusing on the eye of a fly. I have taken several thousand pictures including macro, portrait, scenery, wildlife, weddings, you name it. The IS is absolutely amazing. I also have a 24-70L series, but if I want real sharp photos, I always grab the 100 macro.
Pros: nothing is sharper, is is amazing, fast accurate focus, nice build quality and feel, can get a mount ring for it as well
Cons: there just arn't any cons for this lens
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
First "L" lens
on February 14, 2011
Posted by: BobbyD
from Fairfax, VA
This is my first L series lens but I have used others and I must say that this one is my favorite! The sharpness of the images is amazing and I love it. And I have gotten many complements about how sharp the images look. It's a very good portrait lens so you're getting 2-for-1, awesome macro and portrait. BUY THIS LENS! and I think this is my lucky lens. Ever since I got it I did one photoshoot with it and put the images online and since then I have gotten MANY requests for photoshoots haha
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images, great portrait lens
Cons: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Fantastic
on November 2, 2012
Posted by: Mike
from Southern California
Have had this lens for about 2 years and find it a great addition. I rarely use a tripod and am amazed at the sharpness. It quickly became one of my favorite lenses. Will admit there are times I wish I could actually get closer to the subject. It also makes a very nice walk around lens.
Pros: Fast auto-focus, Superior build quality, Super-sharp images
Cons: wish it would focus closer at times
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Near Perfect Lens
on September 30, 2013
Posted by: Paul D.
from Scottsdale, AZ
This 100mm 2.8 IS Macro is just crazy. Tack sharp wide open (amazing for portraits), superb resolving power even on a 5D Mark III, and the Hybrid IS... WOW, not only is it amazing for still shots, but for VIDEO! It's like having a gyro or SteadyCam. And for the price, this could be Canon's best value-per-dollar lens. I've owned the non IS version which is a great lens, and I do own the 70-200mm/2.8 IS II which obviously can hit this focal length, but the lightweight 10omm with the Hybrid IS allows a certain freedom and is basically a blast to shoot with. It also comes with an EXCELLENT lens hood (not sure why the Canon site pushes it as an optional accessory), and I use that hood everywhere, even indoors. It keeps all stray light off the lens and makes for amazing contrast. Can't recommend this lens enough. Oh, the Macro part! Almost forgot! Obvously the Macro is an awesome feature and I use it for details shots at weddings, and because of that IS, no tripod needed. It's the perfect focal length for portraits too, seriously, whatta lens.
Pros: amazing is, image quality is outstanding, excellent lens hood included
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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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