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Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

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Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

Focal length
180 mm
Aperture
f/3.5
Weight
1090 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
48 cm
Length
187 mm

At a Glance

This 180 mm macro lens for full-frame Canon EF reproduces at 1:1. The long focal length keeps more distance to the subject, with a minimum focus distance of 48 cm. The aperture is f/3.5 and the weight is 1.09 kg. It suits macro and product work, and also sports and events.

Good for

  • Macro
  • Product
  • Sports
  • Events

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
180 mm
Max. focal length
180 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/3.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/3.5
Min. aperture
f/32
Elements
14
Groups
12
Weight
1,090 g (2.4 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
48 cm (18.9 in)
Max. magnification
1:1 (1×)
Length
187 mm (7.36 in)
Diameter
83 mm (3.27 in)
Released
April 1996

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

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 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM fit?

The Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro 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 288 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 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM compared

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

LensCanon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USMTamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) MacroSigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSMVenus Laowa 180mm F4.5 1.5X Ultra Macro APO
Focal length180 mm180 mm180 mm180 mm
Max. aperturef/3.5f/3.5f/2.8f/4.5
Weight1,090 g920 g1,640 g484 g
Filter diameter72 mm72 mm86 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance48 cm47 cm47 cm30 cm
Length187 mm166 mm203.9 mm88.4 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationnonoyesno
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Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM: FAQ

Does the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM have autofocus?

Yes, the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM has autofocus.

Does the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM have image stabilization?

No, the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro 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 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM weigh?

The Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM weighs 1,090 g. It is 187 mm long with a diameter of 83 mm.

What filter size does the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM use?

The Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM is 48 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 288 mm in full-frame terms.

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