Canon's legendary dual-purpose 100mm macro and portrait lens with USM AF, exceptional optics at outstanding value.
The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro is a 1:1 true macro lens that doubles as an excellent portrait prime, widely regarded as one of the best-value lenses in the Canon EF system. The 100mm focal length provides comfortable working distance from macro subjects, and the f/2.8 aperture creates beautiful bokeh for portrait work.
The ring-type USM motor provides fast, silent autofocus with full-time manual override, making transitions between macro and portrait use seamless. At 1:1 magnification, the lens resolves extraordinary detail for product, nature, and scientific macro photography. The optical quality is exceptional at all distances from infinity to life-size.
Build quality is solid with a metal mount and quality barrel, positioned between consumer and L-series in Canon's lineup. The internal focusing design maintains constant barrel length, and the focus limiter speeds AF by restricting the search range when shooting at known distances.
The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro is one of the most recommended Canon lenses on the used market, offering dual macro and portrait capability with excellent optics at very reasonable prices. Its versatility as both a macro and portrait lens provides extraordinary value for Canon EOS shooters.