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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 35mm Primes

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Focal Length : 24mm - 70mm | Max. Aperture : f/2.8  | Focus : Autofocus  


Product Description

Canon's 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 unrivalled. Filter Size - 67mm Max. Diameter x Length - 3.1 x 4.8 in. / 77.7 x 123mm Weight - 22.0 oz. / 625g.


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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by kegglar a Expert

Date Reviewed: April 22, 2011

Strengths:    Exceptional sharp images
New Hybrid image stabliser (working up and down and side to side)
9 blade circular aperature
Build quality

Weaknesses:    May hunt in AF if you dont set your distant switches to the distance you are shooting (Human Error)

Bottom Line:   
This lens is the sharpest lens I have ever used it has blown me away. With image stabliser this is a great lens for all type of photography. On a crop body it equates to 160mm which some would say its not good for portrait photography, but all you do is move back a little. This lens sports a 9 blade circular aperature so the Bokeh it produces is as good as it gets even on a crop frame sensor. With the lens wide open and shooting a portrait the back ground is blown away. For macro use its the best, being able to get up close to your subject and shoot hand held and producing crisp sharp images with exceptional detail. If you were not told you would think that it has a metal body,weighing in at 680grams with lens hood it feels very solidly built and feels very comfortable sitting on my Canon 7D. I find I go for the 100/2.8 more than my 24/105/4 for general use as the quality of the images is unbelievable. If you are thinking of buying this lens for Macro or portrait or general walk around dont consider anything else, its well worth the money. I would without hesitation Highly recomend this lens to any one.

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Duration Product Used:   21+ years

Price Paid:    $1053.00

Purchased At:   DWI

Type of photography:   Outdoor

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by kellinicole a Professional

Date Reviewed: May 25, 2010

Strengths:    IS is great
Sharp
Quick focus
Not too heavy
Pretty

Weaknesses:    None.

Bottom Line:   
There is nothing bad about this lens. The focus is dead-on, the IS is incredible and lets me shoot comfortably at shutter speeds I wouldn't otherwise, and it's SHARP. I use this lens primarily for shooting newborns and ring shots at weddings. As long as I have enough room it's the only lens I'll use when shooting a newborn.

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Duration Product Used:   6-10 years

Price Paid:    $884.00

Purchased At:   http://bhphotovideo.

Type of photography:   People


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  • Attachment / Filter Size77 mm
    Camera Format35 mm SLR
    Closest Focusing Distance15 in
    Designed for Digital CameraYes
    Diameter3.3 in
    Focal Length24mm - 70mm
    Focus TypeAutofocus
    Groups / Elements16 Elements in 13 Groups
    Image StabilizationWith Image Stabilization
    Length4.9 in
    Lens Max Aperturef/2.8
    Lens TypeZoom Lens
    Macro LensWithout Macro Lens
    MountCanon EF
    Picture Angle29 - 74 degrees
    Release Date9/14/2009
    Weight33.6 oz


 

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