The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens, from Canon's line of "L Series" lenses, is a short telephoto prime lens, designed for full-frame Canon EF-Mount DSLRs, & is ideal for macro shooting. The lens can also be used with APS-C models, where it provides a 160mm equivalent focal length. It offers a life-size 1:1 maximum magnification, as well as a minimum focusing distance of 11.8", to meet the needs that make it suitable for shooting close-up subjects.
One Ultra-Low Dispersion element is added to its optical design, in order to greatly reduce chromatic aberrations & color fringing, while improving clarity and color accuracy. A Super Spectra Coating has also been applied to individual elements, to minimize ghosting & flaring, which provides you with greater contrast & color neutrality while shooting in stronger lighting conditions.
An Optical Image Stabilizer is designed to minimize the appearance of camera shake during handheld shooting, which enables working in low-light conditions while using slower shutter speeds. The optical I.S. compensates for up to two stops of camera shake at 1:1 magnification, three stops at 1:2 magnification, & four stops at even lower magnifications.
A Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor (USM), as well as an internal focusing design, is designed to provide a fast, quiet, & precise focusing performance, as well as full-time manual focus override. A Focus Limiter switch is also featured, & lets you constrain the focusing to three different ranges, for an even faster focusing performance. The lens's rounded, 9-blade diaphragm, is designed to enable the production of a pleasing "bokeh" quality, while using selective focusing techniques.
The lens is dust & moisture-resistant.
Lens Filter Size | 67mm |
Lens Magnification Factor | 1:1 |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Elements / Groups | 15 Elements / 12 Groups |
Lens Magnification Factor | 1x |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
Lens Min. Focus Distance | 11.81" / 30 cm |
Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
Angle of View (diagonal) | 24° |
Mount Type | Canon EF-Mount |
Focal Length | 100mm |
Weight | 1.4 lb / 625 g |
Dimensions | 3.06 x 4.84" / 77.7 x 123 mm |
Iris Blades | Rounded, 9-Blade |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Picture Format | Full-Frame |
Brand | Canon |