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Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM

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Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM

Focal length
100 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
625 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm
Length
123 mm

At a Glance

This 100 mm macro lens reproduces at 1:1 on full-frame Canon EF and focuses down to 30 cm. It offers an f/2.8 maximum aperture and an optical image stabilizer, and it is weather sealed. It suits macro and product work, and the focal length also works for portraits. It weighs 625 g.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Portraits

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Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
100 mm
Max. focal length
100 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
15
Groups
12
Weight
625 g (1.38 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
30 cm (11.81 in)
Max. magnification
1:1 (1×)
Length
123 mm (4.84 in)
Diameter
77.7 mm (3.06 in)
Released
October 2009

Manufacturer data: global.canon

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

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM fit?

The Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS 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

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 F2.8L Macro IS USM compared

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

LensCanon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USMCanon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USMTokina AT-X Pro 100mm f/2.8 MacroTokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro
Focal length100 mm100 mm100 mm100 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/2.8f/2.8f/2.8
Weight625 g600 g490 g525 g
Filter diameter67 mm58 mm55 mm55 mm
Min. focus distance30 cm31 cm30 cm30 cm
Length123 mm119 mm95 mm98 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnonono
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Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM have image stabilization?

Yes, the Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM weigh?

The Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM weighs 625 g. It is 123 mm long with a diameter of 77.7 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM use?

The Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM is 30 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 160 mm in full-frame terms.

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