Canon EF 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM Lens

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Portrait Lens Description

This lens has a lot like. It may even re-arouse you to get off your duff and go out and shoot some pictures; it could even re-enthuse that fun you had all over again. The color hue contrast is perfect just the way it should be. The bokeh, as some other reviews have talked about, is a buttery smooth transition. It's constructed with a newer plastic type barrel, although it's far removed from the less expensive non L versions and in a quite acceptable dimensions.

This EF f/2.8L 100mm Canon Macro IS USM is a conspicuously updated model of the popular Canon 100mm Macro lens. In this latest iteration, the '100 Macro' become a member of the Canon revered 'L'-series, and will be held to a loftier plateau of resolving ability, overall build, and weatherproofing. Additional improvements included on the EF 100mm f/2.8L are Optical Image Stabilizer featuring as much as 4-stops of anti-shake management, plus an advanced Ultra Sonic Focus Motor (USM) for faster and quieter AF and includes All-the-time manual override.

Much like the lens before it, this new Canon EF 100mm prime lens provides a relaxing, shadow-free photographing space between the tip of your lens barrel and your subject with full life-size magnification of (1:1). Available extension tubes can boost this magnification to allow exceptional close-in facets.

Lenses that include images stabilizer provide unique advantages when shooting handheld, although you must remember that when these lenses are mounted on a tripod the IS function needs to be switched to off to keep the lens from possibly moving for the duration of the exposure and create camera shake while doing the shoot. This consequence has mystified a great number of photographers! 

Sturdy and ruggedly constructed, this handsome lens.the same as every L series lens, is built enormously solid. Although It may feel somewhat big and cumbersome to those of you who have not used an L series lenses until now. This extra bulk comes from better quality glass and by using of more robust materials (metal vs. plastic).   June 12, 2011

• Tele-Macro Focal Length
The convenient 100mm focal length of the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens allows for a comfortable shooting distance between the camera and subject, and less chance of shadow interference when shooting at closer focusing ranges.

• Life-Size Image Reproduction
The lens allows for continuous focusing down to 1:1 life-size. Optional extension tubes can increase this ratio for even greater magnification.

• 'L'-Series Optical Quality
As a Canon 'L'-series optic, the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens can be counted among the sharpest, best-built, weatherproof optics available for Canon EOS SLR cameras.

• Quick and Quiet Focusing
By incorporating a new Ultra Sonic Motor, Canon has improved the speed and reduced the noise levels of the lens's autofocus system, while still allowing for full-time manual override.

• Compatible with All Canon EOS Cameras
The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens is compatible with all Canon digital and film SLRs. When used with a Canon APS-C sensor DSLR, the lens offers a 35mm equivalent focal length of 160mm.

• Front & Rear Lens Caps
• Lens Hood
• 1-Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty

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