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Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM

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Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM

Focal length
100 mm
Aperture
f/2
Weight
460 g
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm
Length
73.5 mm
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At a Glance

A short telephoto prime for full frame with autofocus, this lens opens up to f/2. That allows short shutter times in dim light and shallow depth of field. The minimum focus distance is 90 cm, with a magnification of 1:7.14. It suits portraits and events.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Events

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
100 mm
Max. focal length
100 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
8
Groups
6
Weight
460 g (1.01 lb)
Filter diameter
58 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm (35.43 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.1 (0.14×)
Length
73.5 mm (2.89 in)
Diameter
75 mm (2.95 in)
Released
October 1991

Manufacturer data: canon-europe.com, global.canon, usa.canon.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM fit?

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM is a full-frame lens for Canon EF cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Canon EF cameras its field of view equals 160 mm in full-frame terms.

Canon EF cameras

Full frame:
Canon EOS-1D X Mark III,Canon EOS 6D Mark II,Canon EOS-1D X Mark II,Canon EOS 5D Mark IV,Canon EOS 5Ds,Canon EOS 5Ds R,Canon EOS 5D Mark III,Canon EOS 6D,Canon EOS-1D C,Canon EOS-1D X,Canon EOS 5D Mark II
APS-C:
Canon EOS 850D (Rebel T8i),Canon EOS 90D,Canon EOS 250D (Rebel SL3),Canon EOS 4000D (3000D, Rebel T100),Canon EOS 2000D (1500D, Rebel T7),Canon EOS 800D (Rebel T7i),Canon EOS 77D,Canon EOS 200D (Rebel SL2),Canon EOS 80D,Canon EOS 1300D (Rebel T6),Canon EOS 750D (Rebel T6i),Canon EOS 760D (Rebel T6s),Canon EOS 7D Mark II,Canon EOS 1200D (Rebel T5),Canon EOS 70D,Canon EOS 700D (Rebel T5i),Canon EOS 100D (Rebel SL1),Canon EOS 650D (Rebel T4i),Canon EOS 60Da,Canon EOS 600D (Rebel T3i),Canon EOS 1100D (Rebel T3),Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i),Canon EOS 60D,Canon EOS 7D,Canon EOS 500D (Rebel T1i),Canon EOS 50D,Canon EOS 450D (Rebel XSi),Canon EOS 1000D (Rebel XS)

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R the lens can also be used on Canon RF cameras.

With the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS M the lens can also be used on Canon EF-M cameras.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Canon EF lenses.

LensCanon EF 100mm f/2.0 USMCanon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USMCanon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USMTokina AT-X Pro 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Focal length100 mm100 mm100 mm100 mm
Max. aperturef/2f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight460 g625 g600 g490 g
Filter diameter58 mm67 mm58 mm55 mm
Min. focus distance90 cm30 cm31 cm30 cm
Length73.5 mm123 mm119 mm95 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnoyesnono
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Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM weigh?

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM weighs 460 g. It is 73.5 mm long with a diameter of 75 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM use?

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM takes 58 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM is 90 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 160 mm in full-frame terms.

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