PHOTO GEAR > Canon 100mm Macro Lens with Hybrid IS
« Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lenses
Panasonic DMC-GF1 Camera »

Canon 100mm Macro Lens with Hybrid IS

Canon 100mm Macro Lens with Hybrid IS

Canon today announces the launch of the high performance EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, the latest addition to its prestigious L-series, Canon’s flagship professional lens range. The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM incorporates image stabilisation in a macro lens for the first time in the EOS lens range. This enables photographers to capture stunning close-up shots without the need for a tripod.

The high quality, medium telephoto macro lens, has been developed for photographers who demand the highest level of optical quality.  The new Hybrid IS system features up to 4-stop correction, compensating for the effects of camera shake, during normal shooting. Low friction ceramic balls support the moving elements, which allows for the amazingly smooth movement needed when compensating for camera shake during macro shooting.  Hybrid IS corrects shift movement problematic when shooting up close - as well as angular movement providing photographers with the benefit of up to 2 stops at 1.0x magnification.

The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM features ultra low dispersion (UD) lenses that correct colour aberration for high resolution, high contrast images while the addition of Super Spectra coatings effectively reduce ghosting and flare for superior quality images. A nine blade circular aperture makes subjects stand out amid beautiful background blur and a silent, high-speed ring type USM Autofocus motor quickly achieves focus. The lens also includes a three position focus limiter to tailor the focus system range to the desired subject.


As part of the L-series the lens features dust and water resistant seals.  Sitting ahead of the EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro, within the range, the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM supports a full range of accessories including: Tripod Mount D, Macro Lite adaptor 67, Lens Hood ET-73 and EF12 II and EF25 II extension tubes. The tripod mount attaches to the lens without the need for an adaptor enabling quick portrait or landscape switching without having to reframe the camera. Speedlites MR-14EX and MT-24EX can be attached using the MacroLite adaptor.

Pricing & Availability
The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is available from early October 2009 priced at £999.99 / €1199.99 RRP inc. VAT.


[ Share on Facebook ]
« Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Lenses
Panasonic DMC-GF1 Camera »

Share / Bookmark
SubscribeBloglinesDiggdel.icio.usFacebookRedditStumbleUpon

Related Posts :

  • PENTAX U.K. announces the launch of the smc PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8 WR, an interchangeable macro lens designed for use with PENTAX digital and film-format SLR cameras. The new lens combines a high-quality exterior finish with PENTAX-orig ...

  • Canon Inc. announced today the development of Hybrid Image Stabilizer (IS), the world’s first* optical Image Stabilizer which compensates for both angular camera shake and shift camera shake. The technology will be incorporated in an intercha ...

  • The Sigma Corporation is pleased to announce the new Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM. This large aperture standard zoom lens offers an aperture of F2.8 at the 17mm focal length and is ideal for many situations such as portraits, sports, ...

  • Tamron Develops SP AF60mm F/2.0 Di II MACRO 1:1 Life-size macro lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size image sensors* that features a fast maximum aperture of F/2 Tamron Co., Ltd (Mr. Morio Ono, President), a co ...

  • A New Micro Four Thirds Digital Interchangeable Lens LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm / F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. with Outstanding Image Quality and High Mobility Panasonic also unveiled a new macro lens of world renowned Leica name LEICA DG MAC ...

  • Tamron Co., Ltd is pleased to announce the release of the SP AF60mm F/2 Di II LD (IF) MACRO 1:1 (Model G005), a life-size macro lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C size image sensors* that offers a fast maximum apertu ...

  • Canon today strengthens its EF-S series of lenses with the launch of two powerful standard kit lenses for EOS EF-S camera owners:  the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM. Both lenses match the style and performan ...

  • Save up to $300 when you purchase a select EOS Digital SLR and lens combination between May 3, 2009 - July 11, 2009. Download .pdf for complete details. Save up to $500 on select Canon EF and EF-S lenses Save up to $70 on select Ca ...

  • Large aperture telephoto zoom lens equipped with OS - Large aperture telephoto zoom lens - FLD and SLD glass elements - Incorporates Sigma’s unique Optical Stabilisation system - Equipped with HSM ensuring quiet and high speed AF - Sup ...

  • Alternative lens hoods available for Canon lenses Purchasers of Canon lenses have previously had little option other than to purchase the manufacturers own brand of lens hoods. However there is now an alternative cost-effective ...

  • To make the benefits of macro photography easier and more accessible, Sony is making available at retail the DT 30mm F/2.8 (model SAL30M28) macro lens.  It captures intricate close-ups, which is difficult to achieve with standard lenses and i ...

  • Compact large aperture standard zoom lens equipped with OS - Large aperture standard zoom lens - FLD, Glass Mold and Hybrid Aspherical lenses - Super Multi Layer Coating reduces flare and ghosting - Incorporates Sigma’s unique Optical S ...

  • Canon today strengthens its EF-S series of lenses with the launch of a versatile new model: the . With an equivalent focal length of 29-320mm, the lens offers an 11x zoom range – making it a powerful, lightweight alternative to car ...

  • Nikon UK is pleased to announce the launch of a new compact and lightweight DX format Macro lens with high quality optics, the AF-S DX MICRO NIKKOR 85MM F/3.5G VR. Implementing Nikon’s second generation Vibration Reduction (VR II) system and ...

  • Tamron's Vibration Compensation—Blur-Stopping Power With No Annoying Motion Delay In Your Viewfinder! With the advent of the latest 15X zoom lens from Tamron, the pioneer of high power zoom lenses, the high power zoom lens has steadily evo ...


Subscribe to our feed for news & updates !

Enter your email address :

Related posts:

PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8 WR Lens PENTAX U.K. announces the launch of the smc PENTAX-D FA MACRO 100mm F2.8 WR, an interchangeable macro lens designed for use with PENTAX digital and film-format SLR cameras. The...

New Canon Hybrid IS world’s first Image Stabilizer to compensate for two types of camera shake Canon Inc. announced today the development of Hybrid Image Stabilizer (IS), the world’s first* optical Image Stabilizer which compensates for both angular camera shake and shift camera shake. The...

Sigma 17-70mm F2.8- 4 DC Macro OS HSM Lens ...

Panasonic 45mm Macro Lens A New Micro Four Thirds Digital Interchangeable Lens LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm / F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. with Outstanding Image Quality and High Mobility Panasonic also unveiled a...

Nikon 85mm DX Macro Lens Nikon UK is pleased to announce the launch of a new compact and lightweight DX format Macro lens with high quality optics, the AF-S DX MICRO NIKKOR 85MM F/3.5G...

Sony DT 50mm F1.8 SAM, DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM, DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM, 1:1 macro lens DT 30mm F2.8 SAM and HVL-F20AM ultra-compact external flash Get even more for your α DSLR : Four compact lenses, super-slim external flash and colour-coordinated lifestyle accessories •Portrait lens DT 50mm F1.8 SAM •Two versatile telephoto zooms: DT...

Sony DT 30mm f2.8 Macro SAM Lens To make the benefits of macro photography easier and more accessible, Sony is making available at retail the DT 30mm F/2.8 (model SAL30M28) macro lens.  It captures intricate close-ups,...

Canon Powershot G10 announced – 15 megapixels and 28mm angle lens. Canon spearheads new PowerShot range with PowerShot G10 United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 17 September 2008: Canon today announces its new flagship PowerShot compact digital camera: the PowerShot...