Used Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM for Sale — From £790 | UsedLens.co.uk

£789.99 Low price

£1547.63 High price

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Great for: macro portrait wildlife

Canon's innovative RF macro with Spherical Aberration control for unique bokeh effects.

The Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM was released in 2021 as Canon's first native RF macro prime and the first Canon macro lens to exceed 1:1 magnification, achieving 1.4x (1.4:1) life-size reproduction at its 0.26m minimum focus distance. A dedicated SA (Spherical Aberration) control ring — unique in the Canon RF lineup — provides in-lens adjustment of bokeh character, shifting out-of-focus rendering between soft, smooth gradation and more defined backgrounds without post-processing. L-series dust and moisture sealing is built in throughout.

The optical design uses 17 elements in 13 groups. Nine aperture blades produce smooth out-of-focus rendering across the macro-to-infinity focus range. The 67mm filter thread is shared with several RF telephoto lenses for filter carry-over. At approximately 726g the lens accounts for macro optics, IS mechanism, and the SA control ring assembly. Minimum focus distance of 0.26m achieves 1.4x reproduction — beyond life-size on the sensor. IS is built in; at 1.4x magnification camera vibration amplifies shake substantially, making IS practically significant for handheld macro work. The SA control ring adjusts spherical aberration correction for creative bokeh control. L-series sealing is built in.

The 1.4x magnification is the defining practical capability: beyond the 1:1 limit of most macro lenses, it enables closer and larger rendering of small subjects — entomology, numismatics, and precision product photography benefit from the additional magnification. The SA control ring provides genuinely in-lens creative control over out-of-focus rendering — adjusting spherical aberration shifts bokeh from soft-edged (positive SA) through neutral to defined (negative SA), a capability that post-processing cannot replicate. The 100mm focal length provides comfortable working distance between lens and subject at macro distances.

The RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM holds strong used value as a distinctive professional macro prime with unique SA control. Condition checks: IS operation at macro distances, SA control ring engagement across its full adjustment range, and front element for cleaning marks. The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM via EF-RF adapter provides similar macro capability without SA control at lower used prices. The SA control ring is the primary feature justifying the RF premium for photographers specifically requiring it. Compatible with all Canon RF-mount bodies.

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Used Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM price history

Tracking the used Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM price? Over the past month, the average has fallen 3.9%, from £999 to around £960. Depending on age and condition, expect to pay between £935 and £994 for a used lens.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 14 Jul 2026.