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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM macro (full format) - Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Lens Reviews -
Canon EOS (Full Format)
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Sample Shots
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
100.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
| Exposure |
1/13s |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
100.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/11.0 |
| Exposure |
0.4s |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
100.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/2.8 |
| Exposure |
1/25s |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
100.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/5.6 |
| Exposure |
1/5s |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
100.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/2.8 |
| Exposure |
1/60s |
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| Make |
Canon |
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| Model |
Canon EOS 5D Mark II |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
100.0mm |
| Aperture: |
f/2.8 |
| Exposure |
1/50s |
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VerdictThe Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM macro may not have the shiny reputation of an L grade lens but it's a great
performer nonetheless. It provides sharp images straight from f/2.8 all the way down to f/16 and neither
distortions nor lateral CAs are something to worry about. It produces some pronounced vignetting at f/2.8
but within the full format test scope it's actually better than most here. The amount of LoCAs
(bokeh fringing) is comparatively moderate even at f/2.8. The quality of the bokeh (out-of-focus blur)
is pretty good although not perfect.
The Canon lens features a true IF (internal focusing) mechanism so its physical length remains constant
regardless of the focus setting - in terms of long term durability this is clearly a superior approach
compared to the usual extension system used in third party alternatives. The principal build quality leaves
also nothing to be desired for a lens in this class. The implementation of the USM (ultrasonic AF) is
excellent - compared to conventional macro lenses in this range it is a speed daemon here and a near silent
one.
Regarding its performance characteristic in this full format scope it is a steal for the money and
as good as the much more expensive Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM L IS - minus image stabilization and
a slightly less impressive build quality.
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