Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Telephoto Lens

This is the lens you will leave on your camera for general purpose use. At non-macro focus distances, it is a very fast lens in a convenient short-telephoto length. The images are sharp out to the corners. This is one of those great Canon lenses that probably deserves an L-series rating but is available without the red stripe and exorbitant cost.

A totally revised version of the popular 100mm f/2.8 macro lens. Focusing over the full range from infinity down to life size (1:1 reproduction ratio), this lens will impress any serious photographer with its combination of versatility, image quality and superb handling. A high-performance ring type Ultrasonic Motor provides fast and silent AF throughout its focus range, and even more significantly, allows full-time manual focusing-- permitting the close-up or macro shooter to instantly override the AF whenever necessary.

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

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens

Autofocus prime lens for macro photography up to life-size (1x) magnification. Inner focusing affords a long working distance of 5.9in. (149mm) at 1x. A 3-group floating system results in excellent delineation at all focusing distances. Ring USM for silent and high-speed AF, and full-time manual focusing also provided.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro Side

The optional Tripod Mount Ring (B) B (with adapter) enables the lens to be rotated for vertical or horizontal framing. 100mm is a terrific focal length for basic portraits, it's telephoto on most cropped DSLR cameras. The extra length over a 50mm macro gives much better working distance (space between lens and subject) in the field, and EOS-compatible lenses by other manufacturers match poorly with accessories and are nowhere near as sharp.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro Mount

Features

• Focal Length: 100mm

• Maximum Aperture: 1:2.8

• Lens construction is made up of 12 elements in 8 groups

• Entirely new optically, with a three-group floating system for exceptional close-up performance

• The first lens in its class to feature innner focusing. The lens length never changes, even at life size!

• A secondary diaphragm blocks stray light at f/2.8, increasing contrast when shooting wide-open

• Ultrasonic Motor provides outstanding AF speed at all focusing distances

• Wide manual focusing ring with smooth action, and full-time manual focus even in AF mode

Specifications

Overview
Lens style	Prime lens
Max Format Size	35mm FF
Lens focal length	100 mm
Stabilization type	No
Camera mount	Canon EF
Angle of view	24°
Aperture (lens diaphragm)
Largest aperture opening	F2.8
Smallest aperture opening	F32.0
Includes aperture ring	No
Total diaphragm blades	8
Optical
Total Elements	12
Number of Groups	8
Focusing
Minimum focus distance	0.31 m (12.20")
Maximum magnification ratio	1 x - 1:1
Autofocus type	Yes
Lens motor	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full time manual focus	Yes
Focusing method	Internal
Lens distance scale	Yes
Depth of field scale	Yes
Focus distance limiter	Yes, limits to 0.25x
Physical features
Overall weight	600 g (1.32 lb)
Lens diameter	79 mm (3.11")
Overall length	119 mm (4.69")
Construction materials	Metal barrel, metal mount
Sealing	No
Lens color	Black
Filter thread size	58 mm
Lens hood code	ET-67
Tripod collar included	No
Optional accessories	Soft Case LP1219