Testseek.com 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
Fast f/2.8 provides incredibly shallow depth of field and lowlight shooting
Smooth turning focus ring turns a full 180° easy for fine focus adjustments
Aperture ring clicks firmly into each setting
Excellent image quality
Available for almost every d
Sharp images. 1
1 magnification. Inexpensive.
Highquality glass produces ultrasharp images
Reasonably priced for a true 1
1 Macro
AF is fast in most scenarios
Excellent DOF & lowlight capabilities
Relatively affordable for a Canonbranded macro model
Works on both fullframe and cropsensor camera
Ultrareliable focussing
The editors didn't like
Very large/long lens
No Autofocus or auto aperture selection
Not easy to shoot quickly with
Takes time to accurately focus
Prone to color fringing. Lens hood not included. No image stabilization
Mediocre build quality
Focus ring doesn't have a smooth feel
Does not include a lens hood
AF sometimes gets confused
Rather large & heavy
No image stabilization makes handheld shots tough to execute
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...
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...
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...
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...
Control over distortion is good, Quick and quiet autofocus, Generally great image quality, Affordable, Manual focusing is easy
No image stabilisation system, Old-fashioned design, Focusing ring's position could make it hard to adjust, Some holes in image quality
Overall then, this lens is a capable performer, with quick and silent autofocus system and generally good to excellent image quality. While more expensive then the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di Macro 1:1, it has the distinct advantages of an internal foc...
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...
