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The Best Canon Lenses Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Fixed Lens for Canon SLR Cameras.
L1) CANON 100MM F/2.8 MACRO USM EF
Product Features
- 100mm macro USM lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
- Focal length: 100 mm, Closest focusing distance : 1 foot (film plane to subject)
- Secondary diaphragm blocks stray light at f/2.8 for increased contrast, Ultra-sonic monitor provides outstanding auto focusing speed at all distances
- 3-group floating system for exceptional close-up performance; full-time manual focus
- Measures 3.1 inches in diameter and 4.7 inches long; weighs 21.1 ounces; 1-year warranty
- Lens not zoom able
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One of the Best Lenses Ever Made, Hands-Down This is by far one of the sharpest lenses on the market, even holding its own against the most expensive glass by Canon, Nikon and even Zeiss (which Nikon and Zeiss owners will foam at the mouth at hearing, but the results of shooting with this lens don’t lie). It’s also one of the most versatile, since it’s a true macro lens which does double- and even triple-duty as an incredible portrait lens and fast medium telephoto.The L version of this, which costs twice as much, really only brings optical image stabilization to the table, but its overall sharpness is, in practice, no better than this “regular” lens. Also, lens flare is so well controlled by this lens’ design that you can save your money on a lens hood. It has a second diaphragm in it that makes it nearly impossible to get flare without actually trying to, in which case you might be disappointed, since it really is hard to get flare even intentionally. This is an impressive feat of engineering on Canon’s…
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