Product Comparison: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
General Specifications
Brand
Canon
Canon
Model
EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
Bring small things into full-sized view with the Canon EF 100mm macro USM lens. Macro lenses can uncover detail that would be impossible to detect by the eye and give new perspective to extremely minute subjects such as insects or the petals of a small flower, and this lens is no exception.
The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens is the first mid-telephoto macro lens to include Canon's sophisticated Image Stabilization. With the highest quality optics available, combined with near-silent Ultrasonic focusing and life-size close-up capabilities without an adapter, the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is simply unrivaled.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Canon EF
Canon EF
Maximum Aperture
2.8 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
100 millimeters
100 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
100 millimeters
100 millimeters
Lens Type
Macro
Macro
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Camera Lens
- It is very sharp, and the wide aperture gives you a tremendous range of depth of field.
- The macro shots were very sharp and contrasty.
- I like this focal length in a macro, and I like the aperture.
- Its fast f/2.8 aperture makes for good shooting in low light.
- Focal length is perfect for portraits.
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Camera Lens
- It is incredibly sharp, has beautiful and smooth bokeh at wide apertures.
- Crisp, sharp, rich colors in all apertures.
- Very sharp wide open but still gets even sharper as you stop down.
- It is very sharp, and the wide aperture gives you a tremendous range of depth of field.
- It's the perfect focal length for portraits.
Size & Weight
Height
3.1 in.
3.1 in.
Width
3.1 in.
3.1 in.
Depth
4.7 in.
4.8 in.
Weight
21.1 oz.
22 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Camera Lens
- This one is small, quiet, and easy to use.
- Fits perfectly in a bag, good size.
- The size and weight are perfectly balanced. Highly recommend.
- The lens is a little heavy.
- The lens is moderately heavy and bulky.
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Camera Lens
- This lens is tiny and light.
- The lens is relatively lightweight compared to lenses of similar size.
- Very lightweight considering its size to lenses of similar size.
- It a nice size and worth the money.
- It's lightweight due to the plastic body, which is very strong surprisingly.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
12 in.
12 in.
Field Of View
24°
23.4°
Zoom Type
Manual
Manual
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
No
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Camera Lens
- The lens produces beautiful sharp images and is a fast, accurate focus.
- Construction is solid and all focusing is internal.
- Crisp and sharp glass. Very satisfied with focus speed and good image quality.
- The manual focus on this lens is quite excellent.
- I don't have a problem with the autofocus.
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Camera Lens
- The image quality is outstanding. The focus speed is super.
- Very short minimum focus distance for 100mm.
- The focus is so quick and quiet that you hardly realize that it is doing it.
- The manual focus action is glass smooth.
- The autofocus is fast and accurate and the image stabilizer works like a charm.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Canon
Canon
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
12 Elements in 8 Groups
15 elements in 12 groups
Number of Aperture Blades
8
9
Filter Diameter
58 millimeters
67 millimeters
Extras
UD lens element, Circular aperture, Ring type USM AF motor, Optional tripod collar
Ultrasonic autofocus motor (USM), Durable L-series construction, Ultra-low Dispersion glass, Hybrid IS
What customers say about "Features"
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Camera Lens
- The colors are crisp and the images clear.
- The quality of this lens is great.
- I like this lens. It's very sharp.
- The internal focusing of this lens really is a must for serious macro work.
- Focus is fast, colors are vibrant, and the bokeh is very smooth.
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Camera Lens
- Great image quality and sharp in both macro and straight photography.
- 1:1 life size macro magnification.
- Focusing is quick and accurate even in low light situations.
- Very good quality optics.
- It's small and light enough that it's easy to carry, and the minimum focus distance allows you to get right in there.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
MSRP
599.99 $
1299.00 $
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