Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens is an excellent macro lens - and may be Canon's most fun per dollar lens. This lens is highly recommended for someone starting out in macro photography. The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro is an excellent lens for macro shots from a distance. The Canon EF 100mm USM motor allows for silent high speed AF so you don't miss out on anything. 100mm focal length with a life size (1x) macro magnification 3 group floating optical system delivers superb performance and excellent delineation Ring type USM for silent and high speed AF Optional tripod ring (Tripod Mount B) The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro is an autofocus lens for macro photography up to life-size (1x) magnification. Inner focusing affords a long working distance of 5.9in. (149mm) at 1x. A 3-group floating system results in excellent delineation at all focusing distances. Ring USM for silent and high-speed AF, and full-time manual focusing also provided. The optional Tripod Mount Ring (B) B (with adapter) enables the lens to be rotated for vertical or horizontal framing. Many EOS shooters consider this two professional lenses in one: a superior-performance portrait-length tele with a fast f/2.8 aperture and lightning-quick USM AF; and a superb macro lens that focuses to life size (1x) without accessories. It has a unique internal focusing design and floating optics for sharpness throughout its vast focus range, and allows a working distance of 5.9 inches (149mm) at life size. Full-time manual focusing and an available Tripod Mount B with adapter round out this terrific macro lens. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro Specifications Focal Length & Maximum Aperture: 100mm 1:2.8 Lens Construction: 12 elements in 8 groups Diagonal Angle of View: 24º Focus Adjustment: Inner focusing system with USM Closest Focusing Distance: 0.31m / 1ft. (film plane to subject) Filter Size: 58mm Max. Diameter x Length, Weight: 79.0 x 119.0mm, 600g Magnification with Extension Tube EF 12: 1.19x - 0.12x Magnification with Extension Tube EF 25: 1.39x - 0.26x Lens Hood: ET-67 Lens Cap: E-52 Hard Case / Lens Case: - Lens Pouch / Soft Case: LP1219