Canon 100mm f/2.8 'L' Macro IS USM lens review with samples (Full-frame and APS-C)

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Canon 100mm f/2.8 'L' Macro IS USM lens review with samples (Full-frame and APS-C)

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Here is Canon's most modern, and potentially highest quality, macro lens. Its image stabilization, fast aperture, and versatile focal length, make it quite a handy piece of kit for all kinds of photography...does the image quality stand up to scrutiny?
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@anjustalks6471 4 ай бұрын

You used the same music 9 years ago !! You make your videos as same as all time This is amazing ❤❤

@mvp_kryptonite 4 ай бұрын

It’s a spectacular lens. Owned it for many years and I really like the colours and blur it creates

@RaduChelariu 9 жыл бұрын

Sweet mother of heart attacks, I though Chris really did chuck a 100mm f/2.8L into a pot of boiling water. For a second I was thinking "Beat that, Kai! Pfff, Chris' test beats your silly durability tests!". Good fun though, with those Canon cups.

@LightWthoutTheStatic 8 жыл бұрын

Full frame is actually the more taxing format for lens testing. APS-C has the advantage of higher pixel density per lens real estate, but the true corner lens performance and dof come out on the full frame. Nice review and thanks for your work. This looks like a great lens.

@hy7968 Жыл бұрын

But chromatic aberrations will show up more on apsc and due to that pixel density, full frame lenses are much softer on apsc

@Arlantix 3 жыл бұрын

Very useful analysis and review. This is one of Canon's best lenses. It provides outstanding image quality, colours, sharpness, and dynamic range. It has IS, which is pretty useful. I use it and it is fantastic, both for Macro and portraits. Worth the money.

@joshy21able 8 жыл бұрын

You got me with the boiling water! Good one sir!

@jonathandoelander6130 5 жыл бұрын

Canon soup

@tishaunarmed 8 жыл бұрын

I am interested in finding out the differences in the canon 100mm f2.8 and the sigma 105mm f2.8 with with image stabilization.

@lanep4322 9 күн бұрын

The major weakness of the EF 100mm f2.8 IS USM macro lens is the short focus throw. As many who use this lens, I almost never use autofocus, my switch stays in MF constantly. But (my speculation here) to achieve rapid AF, Canon reduced the turn radius of the manual focus ring so close subjects come in and out of focus much faster. This makes it more difficult for me to verify sharp focus of a close subject and I have to spend more time fidgeting with the focus ring. The older Canon macro which was neither IS nor USM required more turning of the manual focus ring, so verifying subjects were at the sharpest plane of focus was actually easier to see and as a result I could actually focus faster.

@bencritchley2005 9 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the engagement. Great review as usual!

@oWetThings 9 жыл бұрын

I love this lens soooo much. it was worth the money tbh.

@robertsmith4912 6 жыл бұрын

Another terrific video. I've watched many of your videos and they have helped so much as I venture back into photography. I have this lens and truly love it but I now can use it more effectively thanks to your video. Thanks again and keep up the good work. Cheers from Chicago.

@jennifersayers8041 6 жыл бұрын

I do follow all your reviews, they are so helpful and you provide all the info about every detail. Thank you, as you have helped me chose better and was worth it. 😊

@fairproduction5784 7 жыл бұрын

This lens is a beast in bokeh ! I use this to shoot most of my cinematic film footage

@virus13911 9 жыл бұрын

Nice.. Have seen your reviews and they are a lot helpful..

@kalkomsksikru 3 жыл бұрын

Thank u for having all the lens I am searching. I wish u get billions of views and subs!

@mehrdadhaghighi5140 7 жыл бұрын

I keep coming back to your channel the moment I want to purchase a new lens to see how good the lens really is. Thank you so much for your great reviews! You helped me chose out all my lenses so far and boy am I happy with them :D this one I will purchase now as well. I love Macro Photography...I've been doing a looooot of shots with the 28mm but there is just no use for that lens when you want to take pictures of insects as you can imagine. Flowers and anything that is not scared of my camera and lens looks great though. Really excited to see what I can get out of the 100mm L lens now. Cheers!

@CM-rz1fb 9 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your engagement, if I listen to anymore of your great reviews I shall be divorced. This is definitely on my next lens list for next year.

@Madeinloneliness 9 жыл бұрын

Your pronunciation is perfect. I understand everything, love your channel! Cheers from Brazil!

@MrKen-wy5dk 4 жыл бұрын

0:14 "It comes in at about 650 pounds..." That's a really heavy lens.

@gogoasa333 3 жыл бұрын

£ not lbf daaah

@smaakjeks 9 жыл бұрын

Wow. Very impressive performance on that lens! Plus you provided us with an utterly adorable bunny pawing at a treat-dispensing, carrot-themed toy ball. How perfect is this video?

@cyberchick87 9 жыл бұрын

Great review and congratulations again :) this lens is a beauty and as been on my wish list a long time!

@nachtjager77 Жыл бұрын

This lens is still a magnificent pice in 2023, just picked up a like-new example off eBay at a good price and it produces amazing photos. One thing about this lens which is commonly found on internet forums is the auto focus. If you're used to Canon's super-fast auto focusing, this one will mess with you. In low light, the auto focus is very slow but it does nail focus every time, it's just not lightning fast. Outside or in bright light, the focusing is quite a bit faster. But, if you're used to any of the L lenses with the USM motor, this lens will mess with you because of the slow movement of the auto focus, but, apparently it's an inherent problem with Macro lenses with such a long focal length.

@alloneword154 Жыл бұрын

What’s a good price?

@eniacfoa 9 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Also, you do the best lens reviews in the world. Kick ass stuff bro! Keep 'em comin!

@Eyeofdajjal 6 жыл бұрын

I just bought this lens after a long struggle with myself. I asked on Amazon about the build quality and it got praised by any commenter. Then I went to 2 different stores to look at it. The focus ring had about 1-1.5mm play on one, and that much in both possible axis on the other one. Just as crappy as the non-L 70-300 I used and hated much before I got enough cash to shell out. After several commenters swore theirs had no play at all and one dealer answered that play was important for means of precision (!), I decided to test my luck, and lucky I was. Still doesn't feel like a Sigma Art, but the focussing is smooth, fast and silent, and the old 70-300's stablilizer, that worked, but sounded like something in between a miniature concrete mixer and a coffe grinder (!), is forgotten. But still, be wary of the build quality! Seriously.

@christopherfrost 6 жыл бұрын

The copy I tested was fine :-)

@joaovtaveira Жыл бұрын

It would be great if you make a review of the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro (the non USM version). I have one of that and I am pretty happy with its image quality.

@mrgreatauk 8 жыл бұрын

Haha I love how you just causally dropped the 'lens' into the pan of boiling water... I had to pause the video I was laughing so much!

@tintin69rr Жыл бұрын

Great video I was very close to getting the none L lens but your video snd the image stabilisation has convinced me to press the button 😂 looking forward to trying it out 👍👍👍

@Waynent 9 жыл бұрын

I have a canon t5i, I want this lens, love macro shots, might just get it this Xmas, love your reviews Chris.

@Eyupyorkshire308 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very informative. Helpful as I am planning on purchasing the 70D.

@timbatec 8 жыл бұрын

+Ian Hall 80D Just came out!

@storiesofblue 4 жыл бұрын

very informative with useful examples, thank you!

@maxfactor4209 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome review... Thanks Christopher

@martinrosen9742 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a used one for my r6. Looking forward to use it with my ewa marine underwater housing :)

@girnas89 2 жыл бұрын

Patiently waiting for the RF 100mm review

@SH00TMARTY 6 жыл бұрын

After about 6 veiws over the last 12 months, I'm finally getting this. for Portrait and Macro work. But its the Bokeh on this lens that gets me.. I think the 60mm EF-s Macro would be better for APS-C but I'm Full frame now. After following you for quite a while... I have sold all my EF-S gear but the 15-85mm which I just cant seem to part with.... It'll will joins my 70-200 F4 L IS USM, 16-35 F4L IS USM, the 50-and 85 1.8's, I even have a couple of older lenses you havent tested. 35-135mm , 28-90, and a 35-80, which has a cool trick of removing the front group, and using it as a Macro... I'd be quite to post them over to you play with for a while. But you would have to post em back to Aus..Though it seems you are moving away from these lenses a little.. Any way let me know.. Cheers. Marty

@khaledalkhder9110 9 жыл бұрын

really its the bast Channel in the KZfaq ! big like thank you

@gilleswalther5964 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another awesome video

@irylbarlisan2976 9 жыл бұрын

Best lens ever!.. This lens is good for home ingredient.

@NataGeo83 5 жыл бұрын

I got almost a heart attack when he throw it into the hot water 😱

@nordiccitizen 9 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a review of the Sigma 105 Macro. Maybe even a bit of comparing it.

@hasanbokra 6 жыл бұрын

André Lange I have sigma, half price of the canon, great lens! Built to last, sharpness and contrasty

@joostvandenborn8744 9 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the engagement!

@AugmentedGravity 4 жыл бұрын

This lens is surprisingly popular in video shooting

@TheG7thcapo 9 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your engagement!!! When is your wedding? Well your macro lens will serve you well on your wedding. Great review. Thanks

@thetuckerlife 4 жыл бұрын

Great review! Thanks a ton!

@phuongtrangdo 9 жыл бұрын

Always love your video man, keep it up and Congrats on the engagement ^^

@icapturethelight1877 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please explain the lens ring measurement and how to use it in detail

@thatzmer1513 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, thank you so much for your informative videos. Can you please do a comparison video between tamron 90mm f2.8 DI VC USD and Sigma's 105mm f2.8 macro lens?

@beppelonglegs 2 жыл бұрын

bruh. the way that image stabilization made a difference

@MrPhenix1990 7 жыл бұрын

First off all I love your reviews, they are great! Second I have a question: Will you make a review for the new Tamron 90mm macro f017? I think it's an interesting competitor to the Canon 100mm and you are the only one I trust with these tests because your tests are reproducible :)

@christopherfrost 7 жыл бұрын

I might cover that Tamron lens sometime. I'm a bit busy at the moment

@jimbarry9705 8 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Well spoken.

@TaxiRED 7 жыл бұрын

I bought this today, can wait to get to grips with it Chris :)

@Pertamax7-HD 9 жыл бұрын

thanks sir...

@Phoenix030886 9 жыл бұрын

Your Lens Review Videos are really great and helped me very well to decied, what Lens I should buy and wich not, Thanks for that, Big Like

@travisrocks21 8 жыл бұрын

congrats man and great vids

@IuriLudkevitch 9 жыл бұрын

Great review! Any ideas about subjects after reviewing all Canon lenses? Please, the show must go on! :-)

@aldrindetablan4358 7 жыл бұрын

hope you make a comparison of this and the new tamron 90 mm macro sp.. cheers and God bless!

@OneShotFilmmaker 5 жыл бұрын

Great video man

@derreth 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris this is my next Lens. For now I will be using it on a 60D but I am hoping Canon will soon release a Mark II 6D if they do I will get one and use the 100mm on that. You had me fooled when you dropped what appeared to be a $1000 Lens into boiling water. Then I saw the link to the cup review phew!.

@marikarentier9741 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for great review. Would like your advice. I use the 24-105mm f4 for a lot of my photography, for food, for portraits, events in lower light, sometimes weddings. . I miss a faster lens on the tele side. I wonder which would be better, this 100mm macro or the 135 f2?

@Archetapp 9 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Congrats on the engagement! :)

@JoaquimGonsalves 7 жыл бұрын

I'm new to the world of macro, but it appears as though these lenses have better overall image quality across the image. Even into the corners! Better than the usual primes. or maybe I just haven't experienced enough of them.

@Gaivota02 3 жыл бұрын

I still have the original Canon 100mm f2.8. It’s not the USM but the one before that. It seems to have bad chromatic aberration. Does anybody know if there is a comparison online between the original and the USM or this one?

@roei234 9 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the engagement, love your videos! keep up the great work :)

@frenkyb123 2 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to lock this lense? I can not find a lock button.

@gmgq 9 жыл бұрын

Congrats my friend!

@jiteshsharma8306 5 жыл бұрын

2:51 nearly got me a heart attack there...

@JM94_ 8 ай бұрын

Is this for canon m50?

@Thecocochannell1 7 жыл бұрын

Chris, thank you for the review! I'm going to buy, either this lens or the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM; which one in your opinion, is the better option?

@jasrenfro9856 9 ай бұрын

What adjusting the fstop to increase your sharpness do you need to compensate in other settings?

@DavidWoods_ca 9 жыл бұрын

Can you compare this lens to the Sigma 105mm Macro? I've had the Sigma for the past 6 months or so and love it, but want to know how it compares to the Canon.

@AnhNguyen-id8bk 9 жыл бұрын

I compare this to my Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 and at the same apertures, the 100mm always produces a darker image. Is this normal?

@ArcanePath360 2 жыл бұрын

I love 2014 prices. This is what it cost for USED today!

@Abxaxbc 3 жыл бұрын

I've had this lens for a few months. I'm interested in flower photography. But I'm not getting sharp imgs. My imgs are soft though I'm shooting at f8-f11. Am I getting something wrong?

@ginoperrone5250 9 жыл бұрын

Which one is better? This Canon 100mm f/2.8 L, or Tamron 90mm f/2.8 VC, thinking Canon's costs the double!

@kof2kxi 8 жыл бұрын

hey chris can you please review sigma 105mm macro lenses... and give your opinion

@mannyreyes6384 9 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your engagement.

@Hercules_the_Great 9 жыл бұрын

Congrats man!

@martinhinge1462 9 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on the engagement... :-)

@CoolhandLukeSkywalkr 4 жыл бұрын

They are finally coming out with the updated replacement for this lens later this year. The RF 100mm f/2.0 macro. Seems like it's going to put this lens out of business. Lol.

@francoisgervais1 2 жыл бұрын

If you get the opportunity I would kindly request a video on the RF version, some people even say that it’s not as sharp as the EF version.

@blueghost8057 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve bought this lens used recently, it works great but when I shake it it makes weird noise. Does yours also make noise when shaking it?

@LOCKonPS 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. Have you tried the Sigma 105mm macro 2.8? Can you give a review of that lens? Like you do for APS-C and Full frame DSLR. Thanks chris in advance.

@cronusecho2057 8 жыл бұрын

Could you please review Tokina 100mm macro lens?

@harrison00xXx 2 жыл бұрын

I bought it about 2 years ago 2nd hand with a broken stabilizer for a good price. I always though i really miss IS... you showed me pretty good, for macro usage its not very useful anyways

@nonguyen6142 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Christ! Could you please tell me how far is it from the front of the canon 100mm macro lens to the subject to make it 1:1 ratio on an aps-c camera (canon 70D)? And will you recommend it for canon 70d to make macro and also portrait photos? thank you!

@123brummer 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, I trust you are well? If you ever get the chance to review the new Canon 35mm f2.8 macro that'd be swell! I can't commit to it until I know your opinion ;-) (of course I could get down to my local camera store, but you make it so easy to decipher whether a lens is good or not) Keep up the good work.

@christopherfrost 6 жыл бұрын

I will (one day...not sure when though!)

@123brummer 6 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to it Chris. Thanks for all the effort you put in to your channel ;-)

@natserog 9 жыл бұрын

wow!!! what a great well done video!! thanks!! Im thinking of getting this macro lens. Im also looking of the best Canon WIDE angle lens. I take a lot of large group photos. I have a Canon 5D Mark 3 camera. --thanks again! --stan

@zackchoy1969 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Christopher for the great review. Would you recommend this 100mm Macro or the 180mm f/3.5L Macro for macro works?

@zackchoy1969 7 жыл бұрын

I would like to stand far away when shooting bugs to prevent blockage of light. But for 100mm with IS, its good for shooting non living subjects like rings and food?

@p382742937423y4 2 жыл бұрын

hope you are still happily married Christopher. I really like your voice and videos

@navinonlinehere 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, Could you please help me out which lens I can pick for Canon 6D. I have Canon 18-55mm and 55-250mm lens in my hand, I am just normal user I love to take photos with blurred background of long shots and I am going to pick one more lens for my 6D so which one I can go for it? 1) Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 2) Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM A) Which is better in from your experience? B) Also please give which one is better based on my requirement “Quick Focusing”, “Blurred Background Image on long shot”, “Better Low light performance” Thanks in advance.

@christopherfrost 7 жыл бұрын

Do you mean a 6D or a 60D? Because it's not possible to even fit the 18-55 or 55-250 onto a Canon 6D. As for all your other questions, really, take a look at my reviews and you'll find all the information I can give you.

@navinonlinehere 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, Thanks and I have that lens for my basic camera, could you please give me which one i can pick from below 2 lens, Which one is better based on my requirement “Quick Focusing”, “Blurred Background Image on long shot”, “Better Low light performance” 1) Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 2) Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

@christopherfrost 7 жыл бұрын

The first lens :-)

@navinonlinehere 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris :)

@KarlMaxFernandes 8 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, what about comparation about 100mm L vs 13mm f/2 L, thank you to share the greats videos, greetings from Brazil!!!

@KarlMaxFernandes 8 жыл бұрын

I wanna take ano of this , what the most recommended???

@christopherfrost 8 жыл бұрын

Take a look at my review of the 135mm f/2 - you'll be able to see the results :-)

@hitmhard 5 жыл бұрын

I have a Canon 80d, and this canon 100mm lens will arrive tomorrow. My question is, will this Kenko DG Auto Extension Tube Set work well on a canon 80d?? Will I get much more magnification, and better results? I like your channel, keep up the good work!!

@christopherfrost 5 жыл бұрын

No idea I'm afraid, you'll have to try it and see!

@josephanthony1277 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. Congrats for the engagement!

@FoodFolksandGuns 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris. Could you please share your camera and lens settings for the segments where you are holding the lens in your hands? Really like the way it looks. Thank you!

@christopherfrost 7 жыл бұрын

It's shot at f/4 on a full-frame camera and at various focal lengths. 1/50 shutter speed, and various ISO levels

@toxic5000 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris! Great review as usual! What would you recommend as a first macro lens? Canon 100mm L or Sigma 150mm? I know that the sigma is really sharp but the shallow depth of field is frightening at 150mm. Thanks! :)

@christopherfrost 7 жыл бұрын

I haven't tested the Sigma 150mm but it hear it's incredibly good - I'd be tempted to go for that instead TBH

@toxic5000 7 жыл бұрын

Christopher Frost Photography Thank you very much for your reply! Do you think you will ever make a review of it? Or maybe a comparison with the 100mm L? You are really the best source I found to learn about lenses, I appreciate what you do very much!

@vanhoannguyen7440 9 жыл бұрын

Canon 70D has focus problem!!! Let test on 60D for sure, Chris

@dm51964 8 жыл бұрын

I have had two new and both developed serious issues. The first stopped auto-focusing with my camera after about 9 months of use and was told I needed my camera and the lens calibrating when it had been fine before...I doubted this as it was the same with all of my Canon cameras and I own five. I bought a new replacement in July this year 2016 which let in dust, moisture and again developed focus issues and now waiting for it to be repaired after only a few months of use and I do not use the lens outdoors when it raining. When my lenses worked they were superb but after the issues I have experienced I am now unwilling to ever buy another.

@christopherfrost 8 жыл бұрын

Don't put them in boiling water - that's probably the problem

@christopherfrost 7 жыл бұрын

Well that's better than the comment you deleted! If you'd bothered to watch the review, you'll see that I was just making a referential joke.

@dm51964 7 жыл бұрын

Have watched the video and didn't find your 'referential' joke funny

@christopherfrost 7 жыл бұрын

What can I say? Some people take their Canon 'L' lenses way too seriously.

@dm51964 7 жыл бұрын

After spending the money on them Canon charge you would expect them to function when needed and not develop faults...maybe that is why people take them 'too' seriously

@coldeb8911 4 жыл бұрын

Great Review, I love Macro Photography , I have a Canon 80D, I get quite reasonable Macro results using a Canon EF-S 55-250 Lens but now I want a dedicated Macro Lens. Would I get better quality and sharper results using this 100 L lens on my 80D crop sensor than I would using an EF-S 35mm or 60mm Lens ? 😊

@christopherfrost 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you will, although the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens is about as sharp

@coldeb8911 4 жыл бұрын

Christopher Frost Photography. Great 👍🏻 , thanks Christopher 😊

@thefocalcode 9 ай бұрын

Found one for 415 eur, reasonable price? :)

@pontus7802 8 жыл бұрын

Canon 100mm f/2.8 usm macro or the Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di-II 1:1 Macro? I use canon 5d and wanna shoot flowers and insects- butterflies etc, which one would u pick?

@christopherfrost 8 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried the Tamron I'm afraid, although I'm sure it'll p[retty much be just as sharp