Primarily designed for close-up shooting, the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM from Canon is a versatile L-series short telephoto prime that is also well-suited for portraiture and other mid-range subjects. As a macro lens, however, this 100mm offers a life-size, 1:1 maximum magnification and an 11.8" minimum focusing distance. Complementing close-up shooting, an Image Stabilizer is featured that minimizes camera shake by two stops at full 1:1 magnification, or up to four stops at lower magnifications for sharper handheld shooting. Also contributing to smooth and intuitive handling, a ring-type USM and internal focusing design offers quick, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. In regard to its optical assets, one ultra-low dispersion element is featured, to control color fringing and chromatic aberrations, and a Super Spectra coating has been applied to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity. Additionally, as an L-series lens, this 100mm f/2.8 is weather-sealed for working in inclement conditions.

EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/32    One Ultra-Low Dispersion Element    Super Spectra Coating    1:1 Magnification, 11.8" Min. Focus    Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System    Focus Range Limiter    Optical Image Stabilizer    Weather-Sealed Construction    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Short telephoto prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 160mm equivalent focal length.

Ideal for macro shooting, this lens offers a life-size 1:1 maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 11.8" to suit working with close-up subjects.

One ultra-low dispersion (UD) element greatly reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy.

Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for greater contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions.

An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds. The effectiveness of this system compensates for up to two stops of camera shake at 1:1 magnification, three stops at 1:2 magnification, and four stops at lower magnifications.

A ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM), and internal focusing design, is employed to deliver fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override.

Focus Limiter switch lets you constrain the focusing to three different ranges for faster focusing performance: 11.8"-1.6', 1.6'-infinity, and the full 11.8"-infinity range.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.

As a member of the esteemed L-series, this lens is sealed against dust and moisture for working in inclement environmental conditions.

Optional rotating tripod collar is available and benefits working with the lens atop a tripod or monopod.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How do I make the whole piece of whatever I am trying to take a picture of focused instead of just pieces of it? No focusing option.. Confused lol

A: When shooting close-ups with the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens you should stop the lens down to f/16 to f/32. This will give you more depth of field. You should also focus 2/3rd back on your subject.

Q: 2. is it made of metal?

A: The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens features metal, glass, alloy and plastic components. The housing is an alloy material.

Q: 3. can this lens duplicate slides?

A: Not the best way to do it. Get a good scanner or a Slide Copier.

Q: 4. is this compatible with canon t2i?

A: Yes, the lens is compatible with every Canon EOS line of cameras.

Q: 5. Can the 1.4 or 2.0 extenders be utilized with this lens?

A: Unfortunately, none of the Canon extenders are compatible with the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 lens. You could use a third party teleconverter, such as ones from Kenko, Tamron, or Vivitar. http://bhpho.to/1iMfl2r

Q: 6. Is this lens compatable with Canon 2x teleconverter. thanks

A: The lens is capable of being used with 2x teleconverters, however the Canon teleconverters are only compatible with a specific list of lenses, of which the 100mm f2.8 Macro USM lens is not one of them. The lens is compatible with teleconverters from Kenko and Tamron. See the link below for optional 2x converters to use with this lens:http://bhpho.to/1nNXSH9

Q: 7. I am looking to replace the front lens cap for this lens. What size do I need?

A: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens has a 67mm front thread accesories to attach lens caps, filters and other accesories.

Q: 8. Can canon Ef 100mm f2.8 Marco USM lens use with canon EOS 5D Mark 4?

A: Yes EF lenses are compatible with the 5d Mark IV.

Q: 9. What cameras is this compatible with?

A: The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens is compatible with all current Canon DSLR camera bodies. (APS-C or Full Frame).

Q: 10. Can you use this lens with canon 7d?

A: Yes you can