I love Canon. Although there were times when I shot with Nikon and was pretty impressed with the result, I have always come back to Canon. This new EF is basically a remodeled version of Canon’s 100mm macro. Probably the worst aspect of the non-IS 100mm macro is the distribution of weight – it is the most awkward thing to shoot with.
The positive aspects of this lens new L lens are:
The image stabilization is of the latest generation and compensates for nearly 4-stops in which angular movement or pitch is compensated for. The effect of this is that it is incredibly sharp for portraits wide open at f/2.8 in comparison to the standard macro 100mm f/2.8 or a heavier lens like the 70-200mm f/2.8L IS. The files coming from a 5DMkII are absolutely amazing in sharpness.
Contrast and bouquet are excellent and pleasing to the eye. The background blur is superior to the 100 f/2.8 non image stabilized macro.
Relatively light weight at 625g makes it easy to carry and balance. It beats carrying the 70-200 when you don’t need it. It is also lighter than the Nikon 105mm f/2.8VR and has a better MTF performance.
The AF is somewhat faster than the standard 100mm macro and very quiet.
The build quality is worthy of an “L” lens. Although its made of engineering plastic, Canon made the right decision to keep its weight low.
- Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 100mm 1:2.8
- Lens Construction: 15 elements in 12 groups
- UD Glass: 1
- Diagonal Angle of View: 23.4 degrees
- Focus System: Inner focusing system with USM. Full-time manual focus available.
- Closest Focusing Distance: 0.99 ft. / 0.3m (maximum close-up magnification: 1x)
- Filter Size: 67mm
- Max. Diameter x Length: 3.1 x 4.8 in./77.7 x 123mm
- Weight (lens only): 22.0 oz./625g
The high quality, medium telephoto macro lens, has been developed for photographers who demand the highest level of optical quality. The new Hybrid IS system features up to 4-stop correction, compensating for the effects of camera shake, during normal shooting. Low friction ceramic balls support the moving elements, which allows for the amazingly smooth movement – needed when compensating for camera shake during macro shooting. Hybrid IS corrects shift movement – problematic when shooting up close -as well as angular movement providing photographers with the benefit of up to 2 stops at 1.0x magnification.
The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM features ultra low dispersion (UD) lenses that correct colour aberration for high resolution, high contrast images while the addition of Super Spectra coatings effectively reduce ghosting and flare for superior quality images. A nine blade circular aperture makes subjects stand out amid beautiful background blur and a silent, high-speed ring type USM Autofocus motor quickly achieves focus. The lens also includes a three position focus limiter to tailor the focus system range to the desired subject.
As part of the L-series the lens features dust and water resistant seals. Sitting ahead of the
EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro, within the range, the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM supports a full range of accessories including: Tripod Mount D, Macro Lite adaptor 67, Lens Hood ET-73 and EF12 II and EF25 II extension tubes. The tripod mount attaches to the lens without the need for an adaptor enabling quick portrait or landscape switching without having to reframe the camera. Speedlites MR-14EX and MT-24EX can be attached using the MacroLite adaptor.
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