The EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM from Canon mixes a comfortable short telephoto focal length with a short working distance. As a macro lens, first and foremost, this lens affords a life-size, 1:1 maximum magnification along with a 1' minimum focusing distance, and the 100mm focal length is also well-suited for portraiture and other mid-length subjects. Benefitting image quality, one ultra-low dispersion element is featured, which limits color fringing and chromatic aberrations for high clarity, and a Super Spectra coating is also applied to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast. 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. 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. A three-group floating elements system along with an internal focusing design helps to maintain consistent image quality throughout the focusing range. Rounded eight-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques.
Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro USM Specs
Focal Length | 100mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
Lens Mount | Canon EF |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 24° |
Minimum Focus Distance | 1.02' / 31 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 1x |
Macro Reproduction Ratio | 1:1 |
Optical Design | 12 Elements in 8 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 8, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | None |
Tripod Collar | Removable and Rotating (Optional) |
Filter Size | 58 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.11 x 4.69" / 79 x 119 mm |
Weight | 1.32 lb / 600 g |