Testseek.co.uk 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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The editors liked
Control over distortion is good
Quick and quiet autofocus
Generally great image quality
Affordable
Manual focusing is easy
The editors didn't like
No image stabilisation system
Old-fashioned design
Focusing ring's position could make it hard to adjust
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...
Abstract: All 100mm f/2.8 macro lenses ever made are ultra sharp. This is because it's easy to design a sharp lens when it's fixed focal length, or a moderate aperture, or has a normal to short telephoto focal length, or it's expensive. When you put all four of the...
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Fast f/2.8 provides incredibly shallow depth of field and lowlight shooting, Smooth turning focus ring turns a full 180° easy for fine focus adjustments, Aperture ring clicks firmly into each setting, Excellent image quality, Available for almost every d
Very large/long lens, No Autofocus or auto aperture selection, Not easy to shoot quickly with, takes time to accurately focus
The Rokinon 100mm f/2.8 Macro lens is a very affordable option that provides the highest image quality possible. Completely manual, this Rokinon requires you to slow down and is best used on a tripod. 1:1 Magnification is great for shooting very close and...
I'll stick with Dave's original assessment of the lens to wrap this one up: Without a doubt, the Canon EF 100mm ƒ/2.8 Macro is a superb lens. It's in a good focal length range for use as a portrait lens, but you may actually want to knock its sharpness do...
Highquality glass produces ultrasharp images, Reasonably priced for a true 1:1 Macro, AF is fast in most scenarios, Excellent DOF & lowlight capabilities, Relatively affordable for a Canonbranded macro model, Works on both fullframe and cropsensor camera
Mediocre build quality, Focus ring doesn't have a smooth feel, Does not include a lens hood, AF sometimes gets confused, Rather large & heavy, No image stabilization makes handheld shots tough to execute
I am pleased with my purchase of the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens. It is able to handle my macro photography needs and also doubles as a nice portrait lens. While the lack of weather-sealing and image stabilization is a noticeable downfall when com...