People who check out this lens need no introduction about the lens. Its one of the best lenses from Canon stable. Absolutely awesome. This is a macro lens with 1:1 magnification. Maximum aperture being f2.8. Has a 4 stop IS. I bought this lens after comparing it with the non L lens.

This is my first L lens...construction is great. compared to my 17-55 where the zoom ring rocks...the focus ring on the 100mm macro is rock solid. I've only tried hand-held macro shots and they've turned out very well.

sharp; well built; H-IS

pricey

Lens expert Gary Wolstenholme takes a look at Canon's EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens. This 100mm lens from Canon costs around ￡779 and provides life-size magnification at its closest focus, image stabilisation, weather-sealed construction and an ultrasonic focusing motor.

Build Quality; USM focusing; New Image Stabilisation system; High resolution; Useful Focus limiter switch

Supplied lens hood is a little deep for use at close distances; Focus breathing can make composition tricky

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight; Nice Bokeh; Rugged; Strong Construction; Super Marco; Super sharp

Little pricey

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM macro may be a comparatively old lens by now but it's still capable of playing in the top league - easily. It provides sharp images straight from f/2.8 and it's downright excellent between f/4 and f/8.

This is a solid, high-quality lens that definitely deserves the "L" series designation from Canon. The auto focus system is very fast and very quiet. The added bonus of image stabilization makes this lens much more versatile as a general 100mm prime aside from its macro abilities.

Light weight; internal focus movement

Tripod ring D too expensive and unavailable

Canon's EF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM lens is the first to incorporate a new Hybrid IS system, which corrects for both rotational and linear camera shake. The new technology builds on the company's widely-employed Image Stabilizer, and is said to be particularly effective for subjects shot at close...

Great macro lens, sharp and fast. It is also great for portrait shots!

The Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro L IS is a swell lens. It weighs less than you'd first expect, which is a good thing. it is ideal for use as a general-purpose telephoto, especially if you need close-focus ability.

I bought this lens after owning the pre version 100 2.8 USM - and also the 50 2.5 the EF-S 60 2.8 and the 180 mm Macro I was happy with the old one but man what a different in the new IS version - before i should always use flash but the integration of IS in this model makes is possible to handheld

IQ- Speed - IS

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