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Reviews of Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

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
  • Some holes in image quality

 

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  Published: 2010-05-18, review by: Kenrockwell.com

 
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  Published: 2009-12-16, review by: whatdigitalcamera.com

  • Ultrareliable focussing
  • Wideopen nonmacro MTF is poor

 
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  Published: 2009-06-19, review by: electronicsme.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2009-01-29, review by: photo.net

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2008-01-01, review by: photozone.de

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2007-04-12, review by: whatdigitalcamera.com

  • 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...

 
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  Published: 2006-11-30, review by: Kenrockwell.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2006-09-01, review by: The-digital-picture.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2010-10-05, review by: magnus.de

  • Abstract:  Die Bildqualität ist bereits offen sehr gut – daher digital empfohlen.Testverfahren MakrotestBeim Test-Chart für den Makrotest handelt es sich um ein Durchlicht-Chart, das 9,5 x 6,5 cm groß ist und damit zu einem Abbildungsmaßstab von 1:2,5 führt (bez...

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  Published: 2008-11-13, review by: magnus.de

  • Abstract:  Technische Daten und TestergebnisseTechnischen Daten Linsen, Gruppen12 Linsen, 8 GruppÄquivalente KB-Brennweite, AF-Bereich160 mm, 0,31-∞ meffektiver Bildwinkel diagonal15°Filter (Größe, Typ)58 mm, SchraubfilterLänge, Durchmesser, Gewicht119 mm, 79 m...

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