Used Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro Lens

Condition & contents

At a glance: 100mm 1:1 macro prime with Canon's Hybrid IS for full-frame and APS-C EF DSLRs (and RF via adapter).

About this lens

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro is Canon's L-series 1:1 macro prime, released in 2009. It was the first macro lens with Canon's Hybrid IS system, which corrects for both angular and shift camera movement — a meaningful advantage in close-up work where traditional IS falls short.

Build & handling

Works with

• Canon EF-mount full-frame DSLRs (5D series, 6D, 1D series)
• Canon EF-mount APS-C DSLRs (acts as ~160mm-equivalent)
• Canon RF mirrorless via EF-EOS R adapter

Best for

A dual-purpose lens equally at home with macro subjects (insects, jewellery, product work) and as a short telephoto for portraits and general photography. The Hybrid IS makes handheld close-up work realistic. Compatible with Canon EF-mount full-frame and APS-C DSLRs, and Canon RF mirrorless bodies via adapter.

Frequently asked questions

Is it true 1:1 macro?

Yes. 1:1 (life-size) maximum magnification at the 0.30m minimum focus distance.

Does the Hybrid IS work at 1:1?

Yes. Hybrid IS corrects for the shift (not just angular) movement that dominates at macro distances, giving noticeably better handheld results at life-size magnification than traditional IS.

Does this lens have image stabilisation?

Yes — Hybrid IS, up to 4 stops.

Will it work on Canon RF mirrorless bodies?

Yes, via the Canon EF-EOS R adapter. Autofocus and IS are preserved, and the lens functions normally on R, R5, R6, R7, R8, R50 and other RF bodies.