Although I already own the Canon EF180mm f/3.5L macro lens, I decided to go ahead and purchase this additional macro lens, primarily because of its lightweight construction, fast aperture and image stabilistion. I am so pleased with this lens.

Consistent Output; Lightweight; Quick Focus; Sharp Focus

Lens Addiction It's a real thing. It's practically Freudian: Who has the biggest one? Boys and their pee-pee measuring eh? Yes, the 100mm is an impressive spectacle isn't it? Having a higher focal range usually means you've got to have bigger glass. I digress, majorly. Why did I buy this specimen?

Macro; Depth of Field; Build Quality; Stabilisers

Price; Focal Range; Focusing

I've long wanted to get a real macro lens, I have a gamut of other great Canon glass but had always just kind of faked the macro stuff I was shooting. With the Canon spring sale this year, I finally bit and got this 100mm Macro and holy cow!! Talk about an upgrade and some amazing glass!

Great lens with outstanding professional quality photos Build quality is second to none

This is an excellent lens which offers image stabilisation in two planes to provide a crisp image . Close shooting gives a slightly bigger than full size image on the camera sensor. After checking prices with a number of retailers John Lewis was competetive and the lens was available in store.

Canon's premium 100mm L-series macro offers 123mm of sturdy plastic design, but with a respectable weight of 625g. The standout feature is the Hybrid optical IS, helping negate rotational and linear camera shake and giving back 4 stops, though less at 1x magnification.

I enjoy photographing details and portraits at weddings with this lens. Focus is snappy and images are great. We probably use it 50/50 for indoor portraits, versus non-human subjects. The bokeh is not smooth like an 85L but it's slightly busy look is distinctive. Two negatives.

Great image quality wide open; Fast and accurate AF in decent light; Distinctive bokeh

AF hunts in marginal conditions, even on a 5D4; Image stabilization mechanism "rattles" if you don't switch it off before removing from camera; Bokeh might be busy for some

This is a brilliant lens.Tried it hardly a week , the results are great .

I use this fine macro lens on a Canon 5d to digitize 35mm slides on a converted Kodak carousel rig. I can see the actual Kodachrome film grain on the digitized images. I definitely recommend this lens.

Sharp macro lens

The lens outer shell is plastic

best for jewellery photos can be also used for portraits with 2.8 Apreature its sharpest at its lowest apreatures

Sharpesh and amazing results

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