Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
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Manufacturer: Canon
Model: 4657A006
Binding: Electronics
Publisher: Canon
Label: Canon
Features for Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras:
- 100mm macro USM lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
- Secondary diaphragm blocks stray light at f/2.8 for increased contrast
- Ultra-sonic monitor provides outstanding autofocusing speed at all distances
- 3-group floating system for exceptional close-up performance; full-time manual focus
- Measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 4.7 inches long; weighs 21.1 ounces; 1-year warranty
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Customer Reviews
Canon EF 100mm Macro lens 
2008-05-18
A very good lens, gives sharp images. Can focus at a 1:1 magnification, so for a full frame 35mm sensor (like the Canon 5D) a 24x36 field of view fills the frame.
GREAT Macro! 2008-05-05
This is one of my Targeted Purchases for Additional Lenses with my Digital SLR Camera (Canon XSi and XTi). Being FINALLY FREE (As an Empty-Nesting Retiree) .. I've gone back to College ... and a selection of the courses are in Photography. The skills/techniques I am studying necessitated the purchase of a Macro Lens -- and since this one Arrived .. WOW ... I've gotten a LOT of use out of this one lens -- everything from close-ups of the Spring Blooms to Insects/Butterflies and nature in all its wonderous glory. I LOVE it ... but realize this -- if you are photographing blooms -- you MOST likely will be using MANUAL Focus -- for the lens itself will zoom in and out (sometimes repeatedly) -- trying to focus where IT wants to .. so if you want the BEST quality (based on your tastes), set it to MF and go for it!
Good for macro 
2008-04-13
This is a good lens for macro photography, but it is not without its shortcomings, and if your camera can use Canon EF-S lenses, you may want to consider the Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 MACRO USM lens. First, the 60 mm is considerably cheaper. Second, the 60mm lens has a circular aperture - the 100mm lens does not. Next, as the Canon website shows, the 60 mm lens has better MTF than the 100mm lens. Also, the 60 mm lens weighs about half that of the 100 mm lens. Finally, for portraits and other non-macro photography, the 60 mm length may be more convenient, and with its 2.8 aperture, the 60 mm lens can be used as a fast "normal" lens.
All that said, the 100 mm lens does take good macro photos, although it is not always easy. As with all macro photography, you need to close the aperture and use an external flash. The Canon macro ring light will cost you another $450. And, since a tripod is also usually needed, macro photography can become rather expensive.
Great Macro Lens 2008-04-10
This is a great macro lens and a super portrait lens too. Excellent bokah, sharp, and reasonably priced.
Great Lens 2008-04-04
I am not a professional ... but a very serious amateur ... and I love this lens. It was money well spent.
I love this lens! 2008-07-19
I think everyone else said it better than I can, because I just got this lens a week ago. So far... I love it!
Satisfied 2008-06-20
Good product, Upto my expectation, difficult to find by keywords but atlast found it, fits to my canon camera and wow on result. thanks for this deal
Amazing Lens. 2008-06-16
Can't say anything bad besides the slow focusing. But this is sharp. Awesome macro and tele capabilities.
Very Nice Macro 2008-06-04
Bought this about 60 days ago and it's been my primary lens since. This is by far the sharpest lens we have and with the biggest aperture. Just yesterday was at our daughter's dance rehearsal and no flashes were allowed. I tried to use the 28-135 telephoto that came with the camera but it's was just way too dark. Moved back a few rows and slapped on this baby and everything became so much brighter and I got some really good action shots at 1600 ISO. By the way, the Canon 40D is so good that 1600 ISO shots are useable.
As to the macro function, it's great. For small insects you will need a monopod, a steady hand, and manual focus.
Excellent choice 2008-05-23
This is a great choice for those looking for a macro lens. It's also a good medium range telephoto. I do recommend this highly.
