Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Lens Summary

Brand: Canon

Also Known As: Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro

Lens Type: Prime Lens

Format: Full Frame / FX

Focus: Autofocus

Lens Mount: Canon EF

Release Date: 2000-01-01

MSRP Price: $515

Made in: Japan

Infrared Rating: Good

Production Status: In Production

Lens Description: Autofocus lens for macro photography up to life-size (1x) magnification. Inner focusing affords a long working distance of 5.9in. (149mm) at 1x. A 3-group floating system results in excellent delineation at all focusing distances. Ring USM for silent and high-speed AF, and full-time manual focusing also provided.


Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Specifications

Lens Specifications
Lens TypePrime Lens
Focal Length100mm
Mount TypeCanon EF
FormatFull Frame / FX
Compatible Format(s)35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C)
Compatible with TeleconvertersNo
Maximum Reproduction Ratio1:1
Image Stabilizer (Image Stabilization)No
Aperture Information
Aperture RingNo
Maximim Aperturef/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/32
Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format)24°
Optical Information
Lens Elements12
Lens Groups8
Diaphragm Blades8
Focus Information
FocusAutofocus
Built-in Focus MotorYes
UltraSonic Motor (USM)Yes
Internal FocusingYes
Minimum Focus Distance0.31m
Distance InformationYes
Filter Information
Filter Size58mm
Accepts Filter TypeScrew-on
Physical Characteristics
Weather / Dust SealingNo
Mount MaterialMetal
Dimensions79 x 119mm
Weight600g
Other Information
Available in ColorsBlack

Lens Construction

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens construction

MTF Chart

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM MTF Chart

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