Testseek.com have collected 23 expert reviews of the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro.
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If you do close-up work, and you're looking for a good overall 2nd lens to go with that new camera, the EF 100mm f/2,8 Macro makes an excellent choice. Ideally coupled with a full-frame sensor film or digital camera, excellent results can also be achie...
Canon delivers everything that a photographer could want in a 100mm macro lens: ultrasonic focus motor, internal focus mechanism, non-rotating front element, floating optical group for consistent image quality at different magnifications, rugged constr...
The old EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens had a superb reputation but Canon managed to keep up the performance of the USM successor despite of the introduction of a true IF design allowing to keep a constant lens length throughout the focus range. Mechanicall...
Abstract: The Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM is a bit of a stunner. It has Canon’s typically reliable and tough build quality, and – because it’s also suitable for full-frame cameras – is the heaviest in the set. The optical train is made up of ten e...
Abstract: Good News: 1.) Spectacular optics! 2.) Super sharp. 3.) No distortion. 4.) Super-fast focusing. 5.) Goes to 1:1 in one twist. 6.) Ill say it again: spectacular optics! Bad News: None. This is a great lens! I love this lens. It does everything well an...
Abstract: The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens is an excellent macro lens - and may be Canons most fun per dollar lens. Most macro lenses are sharp by their nature, and the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens does not disappoint in this area. This lens is s...
Control over distortion is good, Quick and quiet autofocus, Generally great image quality, Affordable, Manual focusing is easy
No image stabilisation system, Old-fashioned design, Focusing ring's position could make it hard to adjust, Some holes in image quality
Overall then, this lens is a capable performer, with quick and silent autofocus system and generally good to excellent image quality. While more expensive then the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro 1:1, it has the distinct advantages of an internal foc...
