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RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

4.8* (206 ratings) avg. customer rating

$2,099 RRP

A class leading macro lens bringing you closer than ever
  • Macro lens
  • Close up macro photography
  • Maximum shooting magnification of 1.4x
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A class leading macro lens bringing you closer than ever
  • Macro lens
  • Close up macro photography
  • Maximum shooting magnification of 1.4x
$2,099
RRP

Capture intricate detail with the World’s First¹, medium telephoto macro lens with a maximum shooting magnification of 1.4x.

Expand the possibilities of macro shooting with the RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM. Get closer than ever before with an incredible 1.4x close up magnification and focusing distance as close of 26cm. Whether capturing details of food, jewelry, or traditional macro shots, the RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is a highly effective lens for macro photography.

  • Outstanding image quality

    Thanks to the large-diameter RF mount and short back focus design and fast f/2.8 maximum aperture, the RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM offers great creative opportunities and stunning image quality, even in low light. This is particularly helpful when shooting outdoors at dusk or in inclement weather, or indoors in dimly lit rooms.

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  • Built with the legendary L-series durability

    The RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM has been carefully crafted with weather-sealing and fluorine coatings on the front and rear elements to guard against waterdrops and dust, helping keep this powerful lens safeguarded wherever you go.

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Freely change the depiction of background blur

Bokeh image of bottle taken with RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM macro lens

The RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM features Canon’s first adjustable Spherical Aberration (SA) control ring on the lens barrel that allows you to adjust the depiction of the image’s background bokeh. Used to add a unique emphasis to your imagery, the SA Control Ring allows the user to change the shape and character of the foreground and background bokeh. A minus setting creates a dreamy, soft-focused look, while a Plus setting creates a bubble-bokeh-type look.

  • Image of cityscape taken at night with RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM macro lens
    Steady shots hand-held or in low light

    Shoot with confidence even when light levels drop. The RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM offers up to 5 stops Image Stabilization, helping reduce the effects of camera shake. Have sharp and clear photos and videos when shooting handheld.

  • Macro shot of yellow flower taken with RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM macro lens
    Fast and quiet autofocus for macro magic

    The RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is equipped with quiet and high-speed Dual Nano USMs. Its smooth and accurate auto focus capabilities makes tracking moving subjects easy - especially when capturing videos.

Specifications and brochure

Mount
RF
Focal Length
100mm
Maximum Aperture (f)
f/2.8
Lens Construction (elements/groups)
17/13
Aperture Blades
9
Minimum Focusing Distance (m)
0.26m
Maximum Magnification
1.4x
Image Stabilization
Yes (5 stops)
Focus Drive System
Dual Nano USM
Dimensions (mm – retracted)
81.5 x 148 mm
Weight (g)
730g
Lens Cap
E-67II
Lens Pouch/Case
LP1222

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*Disclaimer

1 As an autofocus interchangeable lens for full frame mirrorless camera. Canon survey as of April 13, 2021.

2 Based on CIPA testing standard. Attached to the EOS R5, in Yaw/Pitch directions. As the focusing distance becomes shorter, image stabilization decreases.