Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM Lens Black
Brand | Canon |
Focal Length Description | 100 mm |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Canon EF |
Camera Lens Description | 8 |
About this item
- Focal length and maximum aperture: 100mm 1:2
- Lens construction: 8 elements in 6 groups
- Diagonal angle of view: 24 Degree
- Rear focusing system with USM focus adjustment
- Closest focusing distance: 0.9m/3 ft.
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Auto focus | 4.5 | 4.3 | — | 4.5 | 4.7 | — |
Image stabilization | — | 4.6 | — | 4.7 | 4.3 | — |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Web Offers |
lens type | Telephoto | Wide Angle | Telephoto | Macro | Standard | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Canon EF | Canon RF | Canon EF | Canon RF | Canon EF-M | Canon EF |
lens design | Prime | Zoom | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime |
focus type | Ultrasonic | — | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual |
minimum focal length | 100 millimeters | 35 millimeters | — | 100 millimeters | — | 85 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 100 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 400 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 32 millimeters | 85 millimeters |
model name | 2518A003 | Canon RF14-35mm F4 L IS USM Lens | 3045C002 | Canon RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM | 2439C002 | — |
max aperture | — | 35 millimeters | 2.8 millimeters | 100 millimeters | 1.4 millimeters | 1.2 f stop |
diaphragm blades | 8 | — | — | 9 | 7 | — |
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Product Description
Despite the large maximum aperture, the lens remains compact. Lens group 5 moves for rear focusing, and sharp, crisp pictures are obtained at all apertures. The background blur is ideal for portraits. The USM autofocuses the lens quickly and quietly. Filter size: 58 mm, Closest Focusing Distance: 3 feet.
From the Manufacturer
Another option in high-speed moderate telephotos, this compact lens is ideal for portraits and low-light work. Compared to the 85mm f/1.8 USM lens, it provides that little bit extra of telephoto power sometimes necessary outdoors or for candid shooting. Like the 85mm, itís super-sharp (even wide-open), and has fast USM autofocus along with full-time manual focusing.
A medium telephoto lens with a large aperture brings the subject closer, creates excellent background blur, gives a longer flash range, and affords a faster shutter speed to freeze the action. A standard zoom lens, with its natural angle of view and perspective, captures the subject plainly, with no special effects. However, you can use standard lenses in creative ways by varying the subject distance, aperture, and angle.
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Product Dimensions | 2.91 x 2.95 x 2.95 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.01 pounds |
ASIN | B00009USVW |
Item model number | 2518A003 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,786 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 15, 2004 |
Manufacturer | Canon |
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Customers like the sharpness, value, quality, and focus of the camera lenses. They mention that it produces sharp images at higher shutter speeds, it's best value for the money, and that it works great for all levels. They appreciate the small weight and compact design, which makes it comfortable to use when traveling. Customers also appreciate versatility, speed, and aperture.
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Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it produces sharp images at higher shutter speeds, with buttery smooth backgrounds and crisp subjects. The performance of both is identical with sharp images, and the high resolution camera setting allows cropping that often provides the close-up with better quality.
"...and when compared to other lenses I've tried, this one captures a TON of detailed resolution with great color rendition...." Read more
"...doing what I needed it to do and at a fair price, which is give me well-focused and exposed action shots of my daughters' volleyball games in..." Read more
"...While the 135m is a fine piece of glass (and heavy at that) and produced some very pleasing photos, I did not think the photo quality that the 135..." Read more
"i like it so far, the images look sharp, and is very small size to carry in the camera bag, The bokeh is great...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They mention it's the best value for the money, has small and cheap filters, and is perfect for portraits. They also say it' s in great condition and takes awesome pictures.
"...rating is based on the lens doing what I needed it to do and at a fair price, which is give me well-focused and exposed action shots of my daughters..." Read more
"...Great value. Slightly longer reach which I prefer. Highly recommend." Read more
"...If one is looking for a well made, well priced short tele lens for Canon, then I highly recommend this lens." Read more
"Good bang for the buck -- it's like the 50 1.4's Uncle Jim-Bob...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera lens. They mention that it is a great lens for all levels, good for medium telephoto applications, and has solid construction. Some mention that the lens is ok but there is a big difference between this and the L. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and value.
"I should have waited and gotten the L series lens instead. The lens is ok but there is a big difference between this and the L series." Read more
"...If one is looking for a well made, well priced short tele lens for Canon, then I highly recommend this lens." Read more
"Excellent lens. Extremely sharp and fast. Just the right extra range for my Canon 7D APS-C format camera...." Read more
"Fast, small, top quality and amazing value.I tested the 100 f2, the 100mm 2.8 macro, and all 70-200 lenses on sharpness...." Read more
Customers like the focus of the camera lenses. They say it works great, has fast and quiet focusing, and is a good value for the price.
"...Works great - fast focus and the f. 2.0 is what I need in the cave lighting the games are played in...." Read more
"...taken with the 100mm F/2 have absolutely shined for me, the lens has a snappy focus (not as fast as the 135MM F/2L), but very capable of keeping up..." Read more
"...Great, sharp photos. The autofocus was fast and responsive, but it did have a tendency to hunt in certain situations...." Read more
"...Performance of both is identical with sharp images and extremely fast auto focus...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the weight of the lens. They mention that it's a compact design and comfortable when traveling. Some customers also mention that the lens is very heavy.
"i like it so far, the images look sharp, and is very small size to carry in the camera bag, The bokeh is great...." Read more
"...more compact in design than the other 100mm canon lenses and also lighter weight. This is an excellent travel lens if you need this focal length...." Read more
"...I wanted something lighter in weight. This lens, while light weight, is surprisingly sharp and well made...." Read more
"Fast, small, top quality and amazing value.I tested the 100 f2, the 100mm 2.8 macro, and all 70-200 lenses on sharpness...." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the camera lenses. They say it's great for portraits, perfect for shooting landscapes, and good for capturing action.
"...would not give you enough reach for that, but courtside it's good for capturing action, and even when the play is at the other end of the court, I..." Read more
"...On my crop sensor 40D it acts as a short telephoto and allows me to capture great action and tight portraits with perfectly blurred..." Read more
"...Perfect for shooting landscapes or portrait subjects from a further distance...." Read more
"...I have had mine for several years and continue to be impressed with the images that this lens produces." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the lens. They mention it's fast, compact, and light.
"...Auto focus is ALWAYS spot on, almost never misses a shot, and it's quick too...." Read more
"Excellent lens. Extremely sharp and fast. Just the right extra range for my Canon 7D APS-C format camera...." Read more
"Excellent lens for the price. Fast AF and sharp all the way open at f/2...." Read more
"Fast, small, top quality and amazing value.I tested the 100 f2, the 100mm 2.8 macro, and all 70-200 lenses on sharpness...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the aperture of the camera lens. They mention that it is impressive wide open, and just great by 2.2/2.5 in most circumstances. Customers also appreciate the shutter speed due to the wide aperture, and use it on music videos.
"...(impressive wide open and just great by 2.2/2.5 in most circumstances)..." Read more
"...The colors and sharpness is outstanding. Good Bokeh wide open. Although, this is not a L-Series lens, it is hard to imagine better image quality...." Read more
"...It produces sharp images at higher shutter speeds due to its wide aperture...." Read more
"Excellent lens. I prefer use on music videos, and the aperture is OK, the weight is perfect, and the focus ring is smooth: great choice for the price." Read more
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The only negative thing I can say about it is the minimum focus distance, close to 3 ft, it's no macro lens for sure. However, at least it's not the 5 feet or so of the 70-200. I've owned two of these lenses, and used them both on the full frame 5D2, so I cannot speak to the APC crowd. At full frame it's obviously a bit tight using this indoors, and for APC it would pretty much not be something you would use indoors, except for portraits.
As a side-note, the first one of these I owned was in TERRIBLE condition. It was scratched, and there was so much dirt and dust in the lens I actually laughed out loud in disbelief. Looked like someone dropped it in the sand and rolled it around for an hour or two. BUT, and this is a big but, it did not affect the image quality in the least. Not at all. So if you're on the fence, worrying about buying used lenses and having reduced image quality, don't. I'ts not an issue. The only reason I got rid of that first one was because the manual focus ring was full of grit and could barely turn. But I'll never get rid of this second one. : )
The pictures that I have taken with the 100mm F/2 have absolutely shined for me, the lens has a snappy focus (not as fast as the 135MM F/2L), but very capable of keeping up with my active 2 ½ year old both in and outdoors.
My current trinity of prime lenses is the Canon 35mm F/2, Canon 50mm F/1.4 and this the Canon 100 F/2. If you have a 50mm lens on a full frame, I think the more logical portrait prime to supplement the 50mm is the 100mm over the Canon 85mm F/1.8. As both lenses offer identical build quality of the 100mm F/2 and the added reach of the 100mm over the 85mm is a small but added bonus.
Hope this write up helps you out.