Canon EF 100 f/2.0 USM

[Abel]

Canon EF 100 f/2.0 USM

Description:

Despite the large maximum aperture, the Canon EF 100 f/2.0 USM lens remains compact. Lens group 5 moves for rear focusing, and sharp, crisp pictures are obtained at all apertures. The background blur is ideal for portraits. The USM autofocuses the lens quickly and quietly.


Performance:

• Focal Length: 100 mm
• Aperture Maximum: f/2
• Minimum: f/22
• Camera Mount Type: Canon EF
• Format Compatibility: 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor Canon (APS-C)
• Angle of View: 24°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 2.95' (89.92cm)
• Magnification: 0.14x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:7.1
• Groups/Elements: 6/8
• Diaphragm Blades: 8

Features:

• Image Stabilization: No
• Autofocus: Yes
• Tripod Collar: No

Specifications:

• Filter Thread: 58 mm
• Dimensions (DxL): Approx. 3.0 x 2.9" (7.62 x 7.37cm)
• Weight: 1.01 lb (458g)

User Reviews:

• B&H Photo user reviews HERE
• Amazon user reviews HERE
• Adorama user reviews HERE

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How To Post Sample Images:

We ask that members please post their own sample photos taken with this particular lens in order to give others that may be in the market to purchase one and idea of how well it handles. When posting sample photos we ask that you do so like the example below in regards to including any and all EXIF data such as camera body used, aperture, shutter speed, ISO etc. This will help out a great deal.

Example:

Canon EOS-5D Mark II : Canon EF 35 f/1.4L : 25 Seconds : f/5.6 : 100 ISO : 35mm : Aperture Priority Mode : -1/3 Bias : No Flash

[rfwilliams]

This, obviously, is not a real popular lens. I think one of the reasons is that the 100mm f/2.8 macro has stolen a lot of this lens's thunder. Never-the-less, this is a very good lens. It does have an issue with CA at f/2.0 in extreme contrast, but not too bad. The copy I have is extremely sharp @ f/2.0. I bought this lens for $300.00 on EBay. Thank goodness for the popularity of the 100mm f/2.8 macro!


Canon 20D : 100mm :1/320 sec : f/2.0 : 100 ISO : CA uncorrected



Canon 20D : 100mm :1/200 sec : f/2.8 : 100 ISO




These photos are direct raw conversions using Lightroom 3 defaults, then sized down.

[rockpics]

F2.0 on 5D ISO 800 1/1250 sec

[haring]

Abel,

Are you a millionaire so you have all these lenses? I am jealous that you have access to all the Canon lenses....:):):)

[groovyone]

Originally Posted by haring

Abel,

Are you a millionaire so you have all these lenses? I am jealous that you have access to all the Canon lenses....:):):)

The photo Abel posts is just an example and not with the lens in question. hehe. That would be awesome though.

[crbeveri]

Originally Posted by groovyone

The photo Abel posts is just an example and not with the lens in question. hehe. That would be awesome though.

Wait what... you mean I can't shoot at 16mm like the example pic shows with this lens??