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Canon 100mm f2.8
Canon · Prime Lens
Used price as of Sep 18, 2026 · active listings
What do reviewers say about the Canon 100mm f2.8?
As of August 2026, among the 15 reviews we compiled, optical performance drew the most discussion: 53 claims from 13 of them, which we read as 51% positive, 28% neutral, 21% negative.
Synthesized from 15 reviewer sources for Canon 100mm f2.8. Optical performance draws the most discussion: 27 positive, 15 neutral, and 11 negative across 53 sentiment markers. The most criticism lands on AF for video: 27% positive, 46% neutral, 27% negative across 41 claims. Coverage of dimensions is mostly neutral: 43% positive, 52% neutral, 5% negative across 21 claims. AF performance splits by use case: stills sentiment runs net positive (17/7/6 across 30), while video sentiment runs neutral (11/19/11 across 41).
What are the Canon 100mm f2.8 specifications?
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What do reviewers praise and criticize?
“When you photograph tiny subjects, sharpness becomes everything.” — Björn Petersen
“It's one of Canon's older lenses now, but the build quality is still pretty solid.” — Christopher Frost
“hi i'm gordon from camera labs and this is my full review of the canon rf 100 millimeter f 2.8 l is usm a high-end macro lens designed for canon's eos arm roller system while pitched as a macro lens for close-up work it's also a highly corrected short telephoto that will deliver great looking…” — Gordon Laing
“So, in that specific use case, looking at the RF85mm f2 might be a better value for the amount of money that you're spending.” — Justin Myers
“this lens day to day well i must say this is actually quite a small lens compared to other macro lenses it's actually one of the lightest as well coming in at just 600 grams which is 25 grams lighter than the l lens but that's no surprise because the l lens has where the ceiling and image…” — Photo Feaver
More detail — 10 additional axes
“So um let's put this onto the camera and I will just show you quickly what I mean about this distortion.” — Martin Hallik
“Baka comes longitudinal chromatic aberration this is something that's been a real issue in the past for Canon's macro lenses however on this RF model it's a bit more under control than usual we do still see just a little pink and green fringing on Baka highlights at f2.8 they're reduced at F4 and…” — Christopher Frost
“67 millimetre filter thread which I find quite awkward to put filters on sometimes if you don't turn the filter enough they can drop off so you have to ensure that your filter grips the lens and tighten it up quite tight to make sure it doesn't drop off this goes the same for motoring macro flush…” — Stewart Wood
What does a used Canon 100mm f2.8 cost?
Prices as of Sep 18, 2026 — lowest active listing per condition.
Which reviews is this based on? (15)
Every claim above traces to these original reviews. We don't write opinions — we synthesize theirs.
📹 Pro Reviews (15)
- Why the Canon RF 100mm f2.8 L Macro IS USM is worth it! Björn Petersen
- Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens Review (with sample pictures) Christopher Frost
- Canon 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Review: Full frame test results! Christopher Frost
- Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM lens review with samples Christopher Frost
- Canon RF 100mm f2.8L Macro REVIEW vs EF 100mm f2.8L Macro Gordon Laing
- Canon RF100mm MACRO Lens Real Life Review Irene Rudnyk
- Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro Review 2022 | Underrated! Isaac Mijangos
- Does This Lens Even Make Sense? Canon RF 100mm f2.8 L Macro IS USM Long Term Review Justin Myers
- Canon EF 100mm F2.8 Macro Review - for product photography Martin Hallik
- Canon’s NEW 100mm RF Macro Lens: More than we asked for? Peter McKinnon
- The Canon 100mm F/2.8 USM Macro Lens Review Photo Feaver
- Canon 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro lens review with samples (APS-C) Stewart Wood
- Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro: My Favorite Lens! Sumit Basra
- CANON 100mm EF Macro IS USM vs CANON 100mm RF Marco IS USM Lens Review - What is the difference?! the CameraVille
- This Macro Lens Does Something No Other Lens Can — and It's Incredible for Portraits Vanessa Joy