Canon RF 100mm F2.8L MACRO IS USM Lens
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Condition & contents
| Grading | Please enquire for current condition |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | Included |
| Includes | Please enquire |
At a glance: Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM - 1.4x macro prime for RF full-frame, SA control ring, Hybrid IS.
About this lens
The Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is Canon's professional macro prime for RF-mount full-frame mirrorless. Uniquely, it exceeds 1:1 magnification - offers up to 1.4x (greater than life-size) maximum reproduction, the first Canon macro to do so. Also includes Canon's unique Spherical Aberration (SA) control ring for creative rendering.
Build & handling
| Sensor coverage | Full-frame |
|---|---|
| Maximum magnification | 1.4x (greater than life-size) |
| Autofocus | Dual Nano USM - fast, silent |
| Image stabilisation | Yes - Hybrid IS, up to 5 stops (or 8 with IBIS bodies) |
| Weather resistance | Yes - L-series sealing |
| Minimum focus distance | 0.26m |
| Filter thread | 67mm |
| Weight | 730g |
| Construction | UD + aspherical glass, fluorine front/rear coating, SA (Spherical Aberration) control ring |
Works with
- Canon RF-mount full-frame mirrorless (R, RP, R3, R5, R5 II, R6, R6 II, R8, R1)
- Canon RF-mount APS-C mirrorless (R7, R10, R50) - acts as ~160mm equivalent
- Not compatible with Canon EF-mount DSLRs (DSLRs cannot accept RF lenses)
Best for
A reference-class pro RF macro - 1.4x exceeds typical 1:1 macro (useful for genuinely microscopic subjects), the Hybrid IS is particularly effective at close distances, and the SA control ring lets you deliberately adjust spherical aberration for different bokeh rendering. L-series build, weather-sealed.
Frequently asked questions
Can this actually go beyond 1:1 macro?
Yes - up to 1.4x magnification (greater than life-size), the first Canon macro lens to exceed 1:1. Useful for genuinely tiny subjects that would be too small for traditional 1:1 macros.
What does the Spherical Aberration (SA) control ring do?
It lets you deliberately adjust spherical aberration along the range - shifts the character of out-of-focus backgrounds. Rotating one way softens highlights in front of the subject; the other direction softens highlights behind. A unique creative control.
Does this lens have image stabilisation?
Yes — Hybrid IS, up to 5 stops (or 8 with IBIS bodies).