The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is a great lens for:
When the slightest disturbance can ruin a perfectly prepared live shot, the superb speed and silent autofocus of the USM motor paired with the 100mm focal length ensures you achieve the best results, whilst having enough distance so as not startle your subject. Use the built-in focus limiter switch to further increase the AF acquisition speed by limiting the focus within a specific distance range.
The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is everything you’d expect from a prime lens. Its excellent optical quality and superior delivery of ultra-fine detail is great for when your portraits need emphasis on facial features.
The 100mm focal length is perfect for portraits, enabling flattering close-ups without distorting facial features. The Hybrid Image Stabilization allows shooting of beautiful images, handheld in low light.
The f2.8 aperture allows for a shallow depth of field, creating the impression of distance. This helps separate the subject from the background and draw the eye to focus on the detail you want.
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• Lightweight and more compact
• Perfect for true macro photography
• Cost effective alternative
• Lightweight and more compact
• Lacks Image Stabilisation
• Only compatible with APS-C sensors
• Ideal for portrait work.
• Reaches 0.7 magnification
• Hybrid IS for every day use
• Great all-round zoom lens
• For even bigger working distance for macro photography
• Perfect for wildlife
• Not as good for low-light photography
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