Lens Details
Canon
RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
$1,399~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: July 15, 2021
Highlights
- A full-frame 100mm f/2.8 macro prime for Canon RF — built for close-up and detail work.
- Reproduces subjects at up to 1.4x magnification with close focusing to 26cm for true close-up detail.
- Weather-sealed against dust and moisture, and it is moderately sized at 730g.
Who it's for
The Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM is a 100mm f/2.8 prime lens — a zoom option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Macro and close-ups — 1.4x magnification.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/2.8 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
100mm
Focal Length
f/2.8
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
730g
Weight
67mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 100mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 17 |
| Optical Groups | 13 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 24° – 24° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | Dual Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 26 cm |
| Max Magnification | 1.4x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $1,399 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Diameter | 81.5mm |
| Length | 148mm |
| Weight | 730g (1.61 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
