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Lindsay M : Is this lens compatible with the Canon EOS 90D? Thank you!
Shopper : dose this lens work on a canon 60D or 80D camera?RICARD Z : Yes, it does.BERTON I : Seems to be fine on my 60D.ANDREW R : Should work on nearly Canon EOS DSLR (not compatible with EOS M or EOS R series mirrorless cameras).
HANS M : I already own this lens but am hoping to get the same crisp focus but a bit further from the subject. How to?JOSEPH Z : I went with the 70-200mm f/2.8, but you can get excellent results with the f/4 and much cheaper. As for primes, can't help you.CHARLES M : How far do you mean? After all, this is a fixed focal length lens. if you are having issues with autofocus, try manually focusing when you and the camera are further from the subject. if that does the trick, your autofocus may not be functioning correctly, and that could be a problem with the camera instead of the lens. The complete answer to this is dependent on a number of things.

Reviews about this item

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2021-11-26T07:25:34

Rated 5 out of 5

good

no problem

GREGG B.

2021-09-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Still going

I purchased my 100 f 2.8 macro in the mid 90?s. Actually I have all three macro lenses, the 50 and the 180 in addition to the 100.

canonnut1

2020-06-10T13:07:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Great lens! Perfect for close up (macro) or even landscapes! This is the perfect prime lens to add to a collection.

ASHLEY P.

2020-04-13T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great macro lens for beginners.

I bought this lens over a year ago. As a portrait photographer wanting to play around in the macro world, this lens is great. It is slow to focus when you're trying to photograph macro and I was greatly disappointed in that. So be patient and just keep working the lens. Since it is so slow on focusing, I only use this lens for Macro, when I know I can take my time. If you're wanting to try macro go for this lens but if you really want to dig in spend a little more money and go to the L series. The photos below were taken by me. Two yellow flowers were photographed at Lowe's in their flower department. The spider Webb was in my rose bushes and very small to begin with. This macro lens really came in handy as you can see. I just misted some water from my water hose onto the web and started clicking away. Again, I just misted water onto a cheep rose bouquet and got lovely images. The white flower is from the yard with a few other super small (dimes size or less flowers and arranged them on the inside of an old wood pallet. I didn't do much editing to any of my images except for the white one. Normal sharpness and some color boost in Lightroom is all these photo needed because I photograph in RAW.

AmbrosiaTx

2019-06-18T11:27:23

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens!

I love this lens!

WHITNEY K.

2019-06-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it.

I have used this lens so much sonce i got it, really improved my macro photography.

Lori L.

2018-12-09T12:25:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Mr.Curtis Releford (keeneye photographs)

I have only been a regular customer for such a short time although I made purchases from Adorama in the past.I ask myself now why did it take so long for me to realize what a great company to be affiliated with, great customer service, competitive pricing and friendly personnel.I am in the process of upgrading my equipment I will definitely use AdoramaThanks for your help.

CURTIS R.

2018-09-04T08:53:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Love this lens. I would highly recommend. This lens makes macro photography a joy.

STEPHEN J.

2018-08-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best value macro lens, with TOP quality and detail

I've had this lens for 10? years now. It's been a long time. I've dropped it face-first and it took no damage to the elements. It's very well-built. This takes razor-sharp images and has fantastic image quality at any distance. For macro, it's awesome. I use a hand-held flash with a softbox on it and manual focus for most of my macro endeavors. Macro is a specialist's technique on it's own so if you have problems it's %99.99 likely it's you and not the lens. Great lens! Worth every penny.

Overfocused

2017-06-21T19:20:38

Rated 5 out of 5

LOVE THIS

I wasn't sure about what i needed or what i wanted .. I spoke to Jimmy and it was a seamless purchase as always !

BARBARA K.

2017-03-08T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Good for sunny conditions, basically

I've had this lens for many years now being used on my 60D THE PROS: The image quality is spectacular. Everything is very crisp above f/3.5. f/2.8 is nice but the DOF is way too shallow and the parts that are in focus are not as crisp. The autofocus is quiet but very slow and goes unused for the most part because the DOF in macro photography is often too shallow to use. THE CONS: For being a f/2.8, it's not a fast lens, meaning it's not good in low light conditions. I almost never use it even close to sunset unless I have my lens mounted ring light or a flash. It is heavy as well. Long term use of this lens becomes very uncomfortable on my neck. It is tough to use this lens for portraits. It being a 100mm fixed lens, you have to stand unusually far away from your subject. In retrospect, I wish I spent the money on a shorter, lighter macro lens that has better low light performance and is better with portraits

Matt A.

2016-12-20T12:54:20

Rated 5 out of 5

perfect for jewelry photos

I purchased this lens to take close up photos of jewelry I make and sell as a hobby business. It has worked great for this purpose. I have also got some great photos of my kids doing their daily activities. It's been great to use and I have much to learn. I can't use the instructional cd as my new laptop doesn't have this slot, I wish it had come with a printed manual.

Kelsey E.

2015-09-23T16:20:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Lens, Great Price

I have both the "old" Canon 100 macro (this lens) and the new one with IS, and I still use this one all the time. And that says it all.

RAY P.

2014-07-28T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

GOOD MACRO LENS

I AM USING THIS MACRO LENS ON A SONY NEX 7 CAMERA WITH A METABONES ADAPTER FOR MACRO AND PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY. I FIND THE LENS TO BE STURDY AND WELL BUILT. BOTH PORTRAIT AND MACRO PHOTOS CAME OUT IN VERY SHARP FOCUS. THE SHALLOW DEPTH OF FIELD FOR MACRO CAN GET VERY SENSITIVE. THE LENS AUTO FOCUS DOES NOT WORK WELL WITH THE NEX 7. THE MANUAL FOCUS WITH SONY'S PEAKING COLOR FUNCTION HELPS TO MAKING FOCUSING SPOT ON. THE BOKEH IS VERY GOOD. I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THIS LENS.

TOM B.

2014-03-18T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens, perfect price

Excellent for product and food photography.

BETTO B.

2013-11-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Better than expected

I chose this lens over several more expensive models based on test reports, user reviews and, above all, price. While it may not have the build quality and weather sealing of those more expensive models, it still feels quite well built. When focussing manually, the focussing ring is very smooth making it easy to fine tune the focus. Auto focus is fast, quiet and accurate. I purchased this lens primarily for macro work but it makes an excellent moderate telephoto lens too. Very nice for portraits, at f2.8 the subject is very sharp while throwing the background out of focus and producing a pleasing bokeh. I am very impressed with the image quality of my macro shots so far. Naturally a lens of this focal length focussing at macro distances has a very shallow depth of field but when I've managed to focus just right the resulting images are extremely sharp. I've even used this lens with an older tamron 2x tele converter and the image quality is still very good. Though I don't typically use auto focus when doing macro work I was pleased to discover auto focus worked quite well when using the tele converter. I'm using this lens on my crop sensor Canon 70D and my older T1i so the lens has an equivalent focal length of 160mm. It does lack image stabilization but since I purchased this lens for macro work where I nearly always use flash that was not an issue with me. After using it for a couple of weeks now I am very happy with the performance of this lens and really can't find anything negative to say about it.

ALEXANDER T.

2013-09-30T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Ideal lens for macro

Used with the canon twinlite MT-24EX and canon 7D, I am able to capture fantastic detailed macro images of tiny insects . My interest is in entomology and the images obtained with this combination have proven to be unbeatable. There is no downside to this lens.

owlbird

2013-07-06T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Lens

Great macro lens.

GRITHER R.

2013-07-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Canon 100 macro is fine

Works well with Canon 7D and Canont2i. Very sharp for botanical subjects.

Doug

2013-06-24T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Wonderful Buy!

I have used this Macro lens to snap beautiful photos of details in rings, water droplets, insects, and flowers. The intricate details are crystal clear (as long as the camera is held steady)! Despite the fact that I still have a lot to learn about photography, I have been able to produce very professional-looking photos with this lens.

AnnaJane

2013-06-24T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great alternative to the L lens

Outstanding macro lens that's a good walkaround as well.

JEFFERY R.

2013-06-19T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great macro lens!

I use my macro lens to mostly photograph flowers, insects and other small creatures. It's easy to use with it's simplistic design. Because it doesn't have an image stabilizer, I do use my tripod if my hands aren't steady enough. The day I got it, it was raining, but that didn't stop me from staying outside umbrella in hand, and even later until 1 am with a flashlight. Great nighttime pictures.

Susan

2013-06-04T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Non L lens to consider.

Just recently bought this lens after reading and viewing 100's of youtube vid's. So far I can say I am very very happy with sharpness. I kit has 50d with 50mm F1.8, 10-22mm and now this wonderful 100mm F2.8 lens. One thing I realized with 100mm is I need more steady hands and use tripod more to improve my photography. This is a great lens and will recommend it as a lens for there kit.

MEHUL M.

2013-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Does the Job worth the money

Lets face it, I'm a snob when it comes to my gear. I demand high and consistent performance, because I use this stuff every day. I recommend this lens over the L glass because IS seems pointless since I use this lens with a tripod. If I were shooting beauty I would be in the studio and using strobes, so, again, why bother with IS. I always recommend lens hoods. The one canon produces to go with it is to my liking. I use this lens for still life/product

JASON A.

2013-04-04T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Crisp, clear, and simple

Purchased this for my wife, who needed macro capabilities to photograph handmade jewelry. She had tried using 'macro filters' on her 18-135mm kit lens and EOS 60D with reasonably good results, but it drove me mad knowing that she could do so much better with a dedicated macro lens. This unit did not disappoint. If you need a macro lens, for your Canon DSLR, this is the one to buy! Works well with both full-frame and crop sensor cameras.

DAVID B.

2013-04-03T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great lens

I use this lens for high school sports and macro and I'm very pleased with its results great boke and super sharp.

twitch

2013-03-06T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Who needs L

Using this for MACRO and results are wonderful.

THOMAS F.

2013-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice lens

I just recieved the lens not too long ago and I haven't used it very much yet. The first thing I noticed when I first used the lens was just how sharp it was. The autofocus when used close up seems to be hit or miss and it hunts a lot. For subjects that are further away, however, it is very fast. I'm still getting a feel of this lens and for macro photography so I may be able to add more in the future.

Jaciv

2013-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very nice macro lens for the money

very nice lens, great for macro photography.

deavo

2012-12-12T19:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Not what I expected

Not what I expected. Still experimenting.

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Canon 100mm F/2.8 Specifications

General

General

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  • Brand

    Canon

  • MPN

    4657A006

  • Lens Series

    Canon EF

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Macro

  • Lens Mount

    Canon EOS

  • Format Compatibility

    Full Frame

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Focusing Technology

    N/A

  • Closest Focus Distance

    12" / 31cm

  • Distance Information

    N/A

  • Built-In Motor

    N/A

  • Focal Length

    100mm

  • Angle Of View

    24 deg.

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Not Applicable

  • Coverage

    N/A

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/32

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.14x

  • Lens Coating

    N/A

  • Aspherical Elements

    N/A

  • ED Glass Elements

    N/A

  • Filter Size

    58mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    12 Elements / 8 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    N/A

  • Dimensions

    3.1 x 4.7" (79.0 x 119.0mm)

  • Weight

    21.1oz / 600g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization Type

    None

  • Tripod Collar

    Yes

  • Waterproof / Water Resistant

    N/A

  • Dust Resistant

    N/A

  • UPC Code

    082966214233

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About Canon 100mm F/2.8

FEATURED REVIEWS

Superb, dual purpose lens.

By amfoto1

SInce I started shooting with 1.6X crop sensor cameras in 2004, this has become my primary macro lens. Before that, on film (i.e., "full frame") cameras, I tended to use the 180/3.5 macro more. With the cameras I'm using now, the 100/2.8 gives me the right combo of adequate working distance from shy or downright nasty, sharp-toothed subjects, but not so far that depth of field is ultra shallow so that I need to stop down a lot and use a slow shutter speed, to the point it's no longer practic...

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Excellent lens: here are some suggestions:

By hndrbean

The short take: I have gotten outstanding macro photographs of subjects like insects and plants using this lens. Here are tips on what has worked for me: For macro work, I ALWAYS set the lens to manual focus, because the autofocus mechanism just cannot "find" extremely small subjects. As other reviewers have noted, you will need a tripod for macro work. For extreme close-ups or for telephoto work--at least in my opinion--megapixels matter. I traded in my Canon XSi 12 mp camera body for an ...

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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.

Autofocus 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. The optional Tripod Mount Ring (B) B (with adapter) enables the lens to be rotated for vertical or horizontal framing.

Macro with extended reach
The EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM is a medium telephoto lens with a macro feature providing a 1.0x magnification. With eight aperture blades, creative background blur is possible to help make the subject stand out. The lens features a focusing limiter switch which limits the focus range to improve AF speed.

Ring USM auto focus with manual override
Canon's ring USM auto focus system employs ultrasonic frequency vibrations for fast, accurate and virtually silent operation. Full-time manual focus override, via a large ring that does not rotate during auto focus, allows photographers to fine-tune focusing instantly.

Super Spectra coating
Super Spectra coatings help ensure accurate color balance and high contrast, and suppress flare and ghosting by absorbing light that might be reflected off internal lens elements and image sensor.

Canon 100mm F/2.8 Features

  • Canon high performance macro
  • Life size image reproduction (1:1)
  • UD lens element
  • Focus distance limiter
  • 8 blade circular aperture for beautiful creative blur effects
  • 58mm filter size
  • Ring type USM AF motor
  • Optional tripod collar