Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras

price: $549.99

SKU: 4657A006

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Product Description

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens is a totally new version. Focusingover the full range from infinity down to life size (1:1 reproduction ratio),this lens will impress any serious photographer with its image quality, high- performance ring-type ultrasonic motor, and silent autofocus throughout itsfocus range. This lens allows full-time manual focusing--permitting the close-upor macro shooter to instantly override the autofocus whenever necessary.

Product Specification

Binding:: Electronics
Brand:: Canon
EAN:: 0082966214233
Feature:: 100mm macro lens
Designed for use with all EOS cameras
High-speed and quiet autofocus
Ultrasonic motor
Manual focusing possible without switching out of AF mode
Label:: Canon
Manufacturer:: Canon
MinimumFocalLength:: 100 millimeters
Model:: 4657A006
ProductGroup:: Photography
Publisher:: Canon
Studio:: Canon
Title:: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens for Canon SLR Cameras
UPC:: 082966214233
Warranty:: 1 year warranty
MPN:: 4657A006

Customer Reviews

Everyone agrees this should be an 'L'

I bought this lens a little over a year ago for macro shooting.I quickly found out, however, that to shoot Macro-only with this lens is a crime.It is a very versitile lens.Its fast f/2.8 aperture makes for good shooting in low light.I pretty much use this outdoors as the 100mm with the 1.6x crop factor of my Rebel XT eliminates most indoor oppurtunities.I frequently use this lens for family portraits, the resultant photo is so crisp and clear and the bokeh really helps add snap to the primary subject...

10/22/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

L series without the L

This is a fantastic piece of glass.Extremely sharp and little artifacts.An awesome lens that I recommend highly.I love going to the local botanical gardens and mounting this baby on my 20D.WELL worth the cost.If you dont have a tripod, buy one....

9/25/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

sharp as a tack in 100mm or macro

I wanted to get a macro lens and everyone told me this was the one to get... I'm so glad I did. With the smaller sensor on my 30D, the 100mm is more like 150mm or so, so it's a nice , wide-open telephoto/portrait lens as well. I've uploaded a few photos I've taken w/ this lens to show what it's capable of in macro and telephoto. I thought the 17mm-85mm IS USM lens that came e/ my camera was sharp - but compared to this lens, the kit lens might as well be from a DIY pinhole camera.My less than perfect...

9/24/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Nature Lens!

This lens has extremely fast (and quiet) focus, and is razor sharp.What more could you want, when photographing wildlife up close!...

8/30/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews

Grrrrreat

This is a fantastic lens not only for Macro shots but for portraits too. Having the extra distance allows for far more flexibility when out and about.Having tried both the 50, 60 and 100mm - I'm glad I went with the 100mm....

8/26/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews