Product Description
The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Autofocus lens is suitable for macro photography up to life-size (1x) magnification. Inner focusing affords a long working distance of 5.9 inches to infinity.
Amazon.com Product Description
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 lens offers such features as a three-group floating system for exceptional close-up performance; a secondary diaphragm that blocks stray light at f/2.8, which increases contrast when shooting wide open; a ultra-sonic monitor (USM) that provides outstanding autofocusing speed at all focusing distances; a wide manual focusing ring with smooth action; and full-time manual focus even in AF mode. The first lens in its class to feature inner focusing, the lens carries a one-year warranty.
- Focal length: 100mm
- Maximum aperture: 1:2.8
- Lens construction: 12 elements in 8 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 24 degrees
- Focus adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM
- Closest focusing distance: 1 foot (film plane to subject)
- Filter size: 58mm
- Dimensions: 3.1 inches in diameter, 4.7 inches long
- Weight: 21.1 ounces
Customer Reviews:
Great Macro Lens.......2007-12-23
I use this lens all the time, and never get bored of finding things to photograph with it. It is really a good lens and you will often see people comment on the fact that it may be one of those special lens' that could be L glass but gets away with being reasonably priced.
Build: This is a solid well built lens. Its mostly metal construction ensures that it will last a long time. The focus ring is of course rubber and is easy to use. However this lens is heavy, so much so that if you are handholding it and using manual focus your camera holding hand will get tired. I have attempted to do this with a 430EX flash mounted on top and it is literally hand cramping after a while. You will most likely want to purchase a tripod collar with this lens, as a lot of focus will be lost due to camera shake.
AF: This lens isn't the fastest lens on earth, and in conjunction with an XTi I find that it is sometimes annoyingly slow. It also tends to hunt a little in all but the best light conditions. Another reason to get a lens collar and use a tripod. However I rarely use autofocus with macro work, and prefer the control of manual. Given the shallow depths of field, manual is much more useful. Also the only time you really need a fast AF with macro is outside shooting bugs and such, and you will probably have the light of the sun which would of course be plenty to ensure the AF functions as you want it to. I wouldnt pass this lens up on account of the slightly slow AF.
Picture Quality: I find that this lens produces incredibly sharp pictures (again, do not expect really sharp pictures hand held, I feel like a lot of people complain about this, but dont realize its their fault, not the lens'). The saturation and general color is amazing, and I rarely find that I have to up the saturation or vibrance. Personally I have found this lens to be tack sharp at f/4, and it stays there most of the time, as f/2.8 is a very very shallow depth of field.
In Comparison: Although I do not own the 60mm macro, I have had a chance to use one, and although the 60mm is more versatile (i.e portraits), I would not give up the reach. Even at 100mm I find myself wishing I had the 180mm L lens. But 100mm is certainly better than 60mm. This is definitely a macro lens, if you also want to do portraits get the 100mm and the 50 1.8. Personally this is a better choice than loosing the 40mm.
Overall: amazing lens, you will be satisfied if you are looking to do macro and some portraits if you have enough room (outside). The only reason I give it four and not five stars is the slow AF in darker lighting situations. But you can work around this. Great lens from a great company!
100mm macro lens.......2007-12-21
Great lens for macro work. I can get great shots without getting so close as is necessary with other macros. It is a heavy lens and not one I pack around on a hike. It should have a tripod to avoid camera shake,however I seldom pack one. I hand hold but if the subject is still I shoot several shots and usually find one that is acceptable.
Good lens. Gets the job done........2007-12-14
This lens is sharp, obviously gives you all the benefits of a true macro lens, and for its quality, is reasonably priced. This is one of the few areas where spending twice as much on a pro lens of the same type won't afford any more sharpness, and realistically very little contrast or color improvement, but gains additional working distance. I can live without it, as can most, and so this lens suits me fine.
GREAT LENS!!!.......2007-12-03
Want to talk about sharp!! WOW, this lens is the best. I use it for everything. Macro, portraits, walk around. You can't go wrong with this lens. I think it should be a L lens. Great buy!
excellent lens.......2007-11-26
I am a wedding photographer and this is my favorite telephoto lens. I use it religiously for all the detail shots and it's 2.8 aperture allows for that in some of the darker churches and reception halls. I do find it's a little slow to focus (goes back an forth) in low light, but after some time you learn how to work around that. There's always the option to manual focus (while leaving it on auto) so I do that then use the auto focus once i've given it a 'hint' on what I want sharp... On my 30D it's about a 160mm so it's great for formals as well- it blurs the background and you get that tack-sharpness that you can only really get from a fixed lens. Excellent buy- It does not have image stabilization, but if you hold still and shoot at 1/125 or faster it's good. Or use a tripod!
Product Description
Hoods are one of the most important accessories for each lens you own. A lens hood provides multiple functions: it shades the lens from stray light, improving your contrast and image quality; in inclement weather, it can assist in keeping moisture or wind-blown debris off the lens; and it protects the front barrel from the inevitable impacts against walls, door frames, and other real-life obstacles.This hood is compatible with EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM.
Customer Reviews:
Useful, but expensive.......2007-12-13
In addition to shading the lens from glare and preventing lens flare in your photos, a lens hood can also help protect the front element of your lens without degrading image quality (like a cheap UV filter, for example). When using on board or hot shoe flash, it may end up shading your subject from the flash.
After seeing the lens hood that came with my 24-105L, and comparing it to the one on my Tamron, I decided to go ahead, sacrifice a few lunches out, and get Canon hoods for my two other lenses. Sure, they're overpriced, but the 3rd party ones are overpriced as well even at half this price on eBay, and at least I know this one fits well.
I removed one star for the price. Otherwise it's perfect.
Pros:
Fits very well.
Inside is lined with a velvety material that will not reflect light.
Can be reverse mounted on 100mm macro for storage.
Cons:
Price.
Velvety material traps dust and dirt.
Needs to be removed to replace / remove lens cap (not really an issue with the hood - just need to get into the habit of removing cap before putting hood on).
Macro lens Hood .......2007-09-30
It's the perfect addition to my macro. It offers great protection and shade and versitality to the macro lens.
a must have accessory.......2007-07-04
this lens hood is a must have for your lens...it keeps out the unwanted light, the dust and elements for your shoot, it also protects the lens in the same manner....
expensive but a fine product.......2007-01-23
Yes, the lens hood is pretty expensive for what it is, you have to take in account a few things:
1) You'll take better pictures with it than without it, especially in a bright lightbox or sunny day. I've bought hoods for all my lenses now.
2) Its about the same price as a good-quality UV filter you would use on your lens to protect it while not degrading image quality (ie: not the $10 tiffen filter Amazon is hawking on this page). I personally use both the hood and a B&W UV filter.
3) The lens is almost $500 as it is. $40 isnt the end of the world, especially when you consider what the next step up for Canon macros costs.
4) The lens hood makes the lens look pretty impressive, adding 3-4" to the length. Yes, that's just my opinion, but felt I would share it. ;-)
Anyway, Genuine Canon products are usually pretty pricy, but given the poor-quality third party knockoffs I've tried (shutter release cables, etc) its worth it to just spend the extra money.
Too expensive.......2007-01-17
This lens hood is a must if you are serious about macro photography with you 100mm f/2.8. I cannot praise the lens high enough, but that is no reason why Canon should rip us off, asking $40 for a piece of cheap plastic!! Why don't they follow Nikon's example and start shipping their lenses with hoods. After all, good and pricey lenses are for people who are serious about photography, and people who are serious about photography want to have hoods on their lenses!! So Canon, stop being greedy...
I give it a rating of 1/5 simply because the quality/price ratio is terrible.
Product Description
Kit includes: 1) Canon ET-67 Lens Hood for Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 MACRO USM Lens; 2) Hoya 58mm UV Haze Glass Filter; 3) CapKeeper 2 Lens Cap Strap; 4) Deluxe 6-Piece Lens Cleaning Kit ♦ The Canon ET-67 Lens Hood is primarily designed to prevent unwanted stray light from entering the lens by extending and shading the end of the lens. In addition, since the end of the lens is extended, you also get the added benefit of some extra protection from accidental impact. Dedicated lens hoods, such as the Canon ET-67, are designed to match the specific focal length of the lens it was designed for. ♦ The Hoya Ultraviolet UV Filter is a multi-purpose, fine-weather filter that is designed to optimize your photography experience. UV filters, absorb ultraviolet rays that often make outdoor photographs hazy and indistinct. They should be constantly fitted to a lens to provide improved clarity and color balance, as well as to provide additional protection to your lens. Hoya filters are perfect for digital photography and traditional 35mm SLR applications, including black and white photography. ♦ The CapKeeper 2 is an elastic loop, which wraps around lens barrel of your camera, with lens cap leash. It prevents lens cap loss with adhesive-backed disc attached to the cap. The CapKeeper 2 is designed for SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses and video cameras. Never lose your cap again! ♦ Keeping your camera and lens clean is crucial to ensuring good photographs, and this 6-piece kit contains an assortment of useful tools such as the Hurricane air blower, lens cleaning tissues, microfiber lens cloth, cleaning solution, a blower brush, and cotton swabs.
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