The Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM is a revolutionary optic designed for the EOS R system, redefining the standard for medium telephoto macro lenses. Engineered for professionals, it boasts a maximum magnification of 1.4x, surpassing the traditional 1:1 life-size ratio found in most macro competitors. This increased magnification allows photographers to capture microscopic details of jewelry, nature, and commercial products with unprecedented clarity. Central to its creative versatility is the dedicated Spherical Aberration (SA) Control Ring. This innovative feature enables the user to mechanically adjust the lens’s bokeh character, shifting from a soft-focus, dreamy look ideal for portraits to a standard sharp rendering, or even altering the appearance of foreground and background blur independently.
Optically, the lens maintains the rigorous standards of Canon’s L-series, delivering edge-to-edge sharpness with minimal distortion. It features a Hybrid Image Stabilization system that compensates for angular and shift camera shake—critical for handheld macro shooting—providing up to 5 stops of correction optically, and up to 8 stops when coordinated with In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) on compatible cameras. Autofocus is driven by Dual Nano USM motors, ensuring rapid, near-silent focusing that tracks moving subjects accurately, making this lens equally capable for video production and high-end portraiture. The construction includes dust and weather-resistant sealing and a fluorine coating on the front element to repel water and oil.
Technical Specifications:
- Focal Length: 100mm
- Maximum Aperture: f/2.8
- Lens Mount: Canon RF
- Minimum Focus Distance: 26 cm (10.2″)
- Maximum Magnification: 1.4x
- Optical Design: 17 Elements in 13 Groups
- Image Stabilization: Yes (Hybrid IS, up to 8 stops with IBIS)
- Filter Thread: 67 mm
- Dimensions (ø x L):: 81.5 x 148 mm
- Weight: 730 g
