Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM Lens Overview

Magnification Beyond Measure

The Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM is the first autofocus tele-macro lens to grant a striking 1.4x magnification—surpassing the usual life-size scale. From dew-lit petals to ornate trinkets, it uncovers textures and patterns unseen by bare sight.

Optics with Subtle Control

Crafted with 17 glass pieces in 13 sets, the lens yields edge-to-edge clarity, even wide open at f/2.8. Its rare Spherical Aberration (SA) Control Ring lets creators tune from hazy glow to creamy blur, shaping portraits and close-ups with a painter’s grace.

Steadfast Stabilization

Offering up to 5 stops of Optical IS—or 8 stops when paired with in-body systems like the EOS R5—this lens secures crisp frames, even hand-held. Canon’s Hybrid IS steadies both angular tilt and shift, vital for near-distance captures.

Silent Speed, Seamless Flow

Twin Nano USM drives deliver rapid yet hushed focus, suiting both stills and motion. A personalizable control ring and lens function button grant fluid handling shaped to your rhythm.

Forged for the Field

As a proud L-series tool, the RF 100mm features weather-sealed armor and a fluorine-coated front glass that repels dampness and smears. Whether in studio hush or wild terrain, it remains steadfast.

Closing Thought

The Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM is more than a macro lens—it is a portal to hidden realms and emotive faces. With its bold magnification, nuanced artistry, and ironclad steadiness, it invites makers to seize the unseen with poise and precision.

Canon RF 100mm F/2.8L Macro IS USM Specs