What are the close focusing capabilities?

The lens allows close focusing at a minimum distance of 0.99 feet (0.3 meters), enabling life-size (1x) macro photography to capture intricate details with exceptional sharpness.

What focusing system does it use?

The lens uses an inner focusing system with an Ultrasonic Motor (USM) for fast, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance, along with full-time manual focus for precise fine-tuning.

What is the maximum aperture and how does it affect shooting?

With a maximum aperture of f/2.8, the lens delivers excellent low-light performance and beautiful background blur, which is ideal for isolating subjects in portraits and macro photography.

What is the lens construction and how does it influence image quality?

Constructed with 15 elements in 12 groups, the lens minimizes aberrations and distortions, producing sharp and clear images while maintaining a lightweight and compact form factor.

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Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Camera Lens - 3554B002

Q: Does the lens have image stabilization?

Yes, it features Canon's Hybrid Image Stabilization technology, which compensates for both angular and shift camera shake during close-up shots, ensuring sharp images even at macro distances.

Canon 3554B002 EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Camera Lens

Canon's newest "L" series lens is its first mid-telephoto macro lens to include Canon's sophisticated Image Stabilization. With the highest quality optics available, combined with near-silent Ultrasonic focusing and life-size close-up capabilities without an adapter, the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is simply unrivalled. This is the first lens on the market to incorporate Canon's new Hybrid Image Stabilization Technology. Hybrid IS effectively compensates for both angular and shift camera shake during close-up shooting. The lens was developed to expand users' photographing range and allow a wider range of users to easily enjoy macro photography.

Features

Focal Length & Maximum Aperture of 100mm 1:2.8
This lens provides a 100mm focal length, allowing you to capture subjects from a comfortable distance while maintaining excellent image quality. The maximum aperture of f/2.8 ensures that you can achieve beautiful background blur and low-light performance.
Lens Construction
The lens is constructed with 15 elements in 12 groups, which helps to minimize aberrations and distortions, resulting in sharp and clear images. This construction also ensures that the lens is lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry and handle.
Diagonal Angle of View of 23.4°
The lens offers a wide diagonal angle of view, allowing you to capture a larger scene in your frame. This is particularly useful for landscape and architectural photography.
Inner Focusing System with USM
The lens features an inner focusing system with Ultrasonic Motor (USM) technology, which enables fast and accurate autofocus performance. This ensures that you can quickly and precisely focus on your subject, even when shooting macro images.
Full-time Manual Focus
The lens also allows for full-time manual focus, giving you the flexibility to fine-tune your focus manually, even when autofocus is engaged. This feature is particularly useful for macro photography, where precise focusing is crucial.
Closest Focusing Distance
The lens has a closest focusing distance of 0.99 ft./0.3m, allowing you to get up close to your subject and capture intricate details. With a maximum close-up magnification of 1x, you can produce stunning macro images with exceptional clarity and sharpness.