Canon 100mm Macro

I never thought a prime lens would give me so much flexibility, I thought it'd be the opposite. The small minimum focus distance gives you all kinds of room to work in. I debated for awhile between this and a 50mm, I'm glad I went with 100mm. I don't own any L series, but I own some decent lenses... this one is a step or two above anything I've ever owned. It's ridiculously sharp, to the point where it's something you have to be cognizant about. I could see the spines of my shoot-through umbrella in the reflection on an ice cube in a photo of mine. I didn't notice it until I saw it on full screen and had to shoot it over again. Unbelievable. I can't imagine justifying the paying twice as much for the 100mm L series lens, I couldn't think of a bad thing to say about this lens. Canon 100mm Macro

I was saving up for this macro for a long time. I chose it over the less expensive competitor lenses almost exclusively for its USM and inner focusing. I planned to use this lens mostly for taking pictures of insects, so the inner focusing is exceedingly important. I bought a used version of this lens and was very disappointed. The lens was loud, terribly heavy, and much to my surprise, extended when it was focusing! I thought Canon was guilty of some grievously false advertising. It took some detective work from one of my friends to realize that Canon used to make a lens, also a 100mm f/2.8 macro, without USM or inner focusing. This, of course, was a very old lens, discontinued sometime in the early 1990s. So, after returning that lens and getting an actual USM version, I am very pleased. The images are very sharp. The macro is a little difficult without IS, but I wasn't willing to save up and pay twice the price for the L series of this lens. Having to shoot with a higher shutter speed and ISO doesn't degrade the quality anywhere near enough for me to justify the extra cost. I read lots of negative reviews saying it is impossible to use this lens without a tripod, and that is simply not true. Even at 1:1 magnification, I can take clear, sharp images just holding it by hand. There are only a few cons to this lens. The most obvious is how heavy it is (though not nearly as heavy as the non-USM version). On my Rebel XS, the weight difference was so great that it was difficult to hold the camera steady. On bulkier cameras, the shake is not a problem, but your hand might get tired after long periods of shooting. Also, in low light, the autofocus hunts, but it is nowhere near as bad as that on some of my cheaper lenses. Plus, this lens has full-time manual focus, so you can fine-tune the focus yourself. In conclusion, this is a great macro lens if you want wonderful quality, but don't mind lacking the IS of the L lens. Images, both macro and regular telephoto, are crisp and sharp. The addition of USM and inner focusing make it worth buying this lens compared to competitor lenses. If you are buying this lens used, make sure to contact the seller and verify that it is the USM, inner-focusing model and not the old, clunky version.  Canon 100mm 2.8

This is a must have lens for graphic designers delving into photography. Having the right lenses and equipment completely transformed my creative process. I shopped around for about a year looking for the right macro lens. I did test shots with various macro lenses in my price range at camera stores. I rented this one and eventually I bought it from Amazon because they had the best price. The lens has exceeded my expectations. It's worth every penny. Canon 100 2.8 macro

I've had this lens for nearly two years and it's been a surprise frankly. The macro capabilities are well-reported: it provides good, sharp images, its build feels solid and it's reasonably fast, though often you'll need to manually focus this lens when using for macro. The portrait capacity however, was a pleasant surprise. At 100 mm on a compact sensor, the reach is impressive. I recommend it - good value for the money.  Canon 100mm Macro

Purchased this item from seller Peruaja through Amazon. The lens arrived in excellent condition as stated stated in the product description. The lens is a great lens and surpassed all expectations. Peruaja was a pleasure to do business with. Responded promptly to questions about the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens. When the decision was made to purchase, Peruaja promptly processed my order and I received it promptly in 3 days. Would definitly do business with this seller again. Canon 100mm 2.8

love this lens! really great for macro shots. i used it for a wedding my results were amazing. it was worth the money! Canon 100 2.8 macro

I have done many focus and DOF tests. In every case, I was happy with the results. This is a real macro lens and offers outstanding sharpness. It is well built and a little heavy, which it should be. My only complaint is the type of UV filter and hood I purchased. Look at those carefully before purchasing. I still give the lens 5 stars. Canon 100mm Macro

I own a Canon Rebel Xsi. I mostly had just done amateur photography but now my job entails lots of jewelry photography. I had pushed my kit lens to its limit. I figured this macro lens would only be good for our extremely small items, but I have found it works great for the larger pieces as well. The clarity has been greatly increased and the colors are just amazing. Pictures zoomed at 100% remain crisp with hardly any grain. The difference is night and day from what I used before. Auto focus can get confused at times trying to find what to focus on, but I generally prefer to manual focus. It's a great versatile lens for non-macro pictures as well. My only regret was that I didn't buy it sooner. Canon 100mm 2.8

A super lens even for a mediocre amateur like myself. The only downside is that it's heavy one causing a bit of balance problems but overall well worth the expense.  Canon 100 2.8 macro