RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM on the EOS R5
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Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM

The RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM is a professional macro lens with class-leading 1.4x magnification and a variable Spherical Aberration Control to adjust Bokeh.

Get closer, with images larger than life

The RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM is the world’s first1 AF macro lens with an incredible 1.4x close up magnification for superb images. A Spherical Aberration Control ring lets you vary the Bokeh along with a soft focus affect, making this an exquisite portrait lens too.

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MACRO LENS PHOTOGRAPHY

Magnify hidden details

See how Oliver Wright used RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM to capture insects, reptiles, portraits and much more.

Incredible 1.4x magnification

Ideal for handheld macro, the lens gets closer than ever before.

  • 0.5x magnification

  • 1.0x magnification

  • 1.4x magnification

Adjust soft focus and bokeh

A variable Spherical Aberration Control ring can be used to adjust the look of the Bokeh, while applying a flattering soft focus effect.

  • SA control ring: -VE position

  • SA control ring: 0 position

  • SA control ring: +VE position

MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

Outstanding image quality

A 9-blade iris and fast f/2.8 maximum aperture offers great creative opportunities and stunning image quality, even in low light.
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VERSATILE PROFESSIONAL PRIME LENS

Advanced image stabilisation

Designed for assured handheld shooting, a Hybrid Image Stabilizer gives great confidence with up to 5-stops2 of compensation.
RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM lifestyle shot of Oliver Wright

ACCURATE AND HIGH-SPEED AUTOFOCUS

Fast, silent, precise AF

Dual Nano USM motors bring new levels of rapid and silent focusing, perfect for stills or video. The lens design suppresses focus breathing too, ensuring consistency.
RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM lifestyle shot of Oliver Wright

WEATHER-SEALED LENS

No compromise construction

This L-series lens features weather-sealing and fluorine coating on the outer element to guard against dust and water.
RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM ambient shot of the lens with water droplets on the outside

A lens for all situations

RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM is a superb L-series lens for close focus and portrait work, inspiring creativity.

  • MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY

    Get closer than ever before

    Revealing detail other macro lenses cannot with 1.4x magnification.

  • PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

    L-series quality

    A flattering focal length of 100mm makes RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM ideal for portraits.

  • STILL LIFE PHOTOGRAPHY

    Superb image quality

    f/2.8 maximum aperture offers great performance in all situations.

Specifications

  • 1.4x Macro magnification1

    Revealing hidden detail

  • Spherical Aberration Control

    For the ultimate control over bokeh and soft focus

  • F2.8

    For great performance in all situations

  • Dual Nano USM

    For smooth, fast and near silent focusing

  • Up to 5-stops2 optical Hybrid Image Stabilizer

    Exceptional stability in low light levels

  • Lens Control Ring

    Change settings while still viewing the subject

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What’s in the box

  • RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM

  • Lens Cap E-67 II

  • Lens Hood ET-73C

  • Lens Dust Cap RF

  • Soft pouch LP1222

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Comparison

RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM packshot

RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM

RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM
EF 100mm packshot

EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
RF 85mm packshot

RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM

RF 85mm F2 MACRO IS STM

Image stabilzation

5 stops
4 stops
5 stops

Focusing motor type

Dual Nano USM
Ring type USM
STM

Min. focusing distance

0.26m
0.30m
0.35m

Max image magnification

1.4x
1.0x
0.5x

Lens construction

17/13
17/13
12/11

Special optics

SA control function
1 UD
1 UD

Filter size (mm)

67mm
67mm
67

Aperture Blade

9
9
9

Weatherproof

Yes
Yes
No

Total Length (mm)

148
123
90.5

Max. diameter (mm)

81.5
77.7
78

Weight (g)

685
625
500

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    Lens Accessories

    • Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT
      Light up your macro shots with this powerful twin flash unit offering full control and total compatibility with your EOS system.
      View details Macro Twin Lite MT-26EX-RT

    • Lens Accessory

      Macrolite Adapter 67
      Allows Canon Macro Twin Lite or Macro Ring Lite flashes to be used with lenses having a filter-thread diameter of 67 mm

    • Tripod Mount Ring D Black
      Compatible with the RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS USM lens and has one 1/4-inch screw thread.

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    1. Achieves the world’s first* maximum magnification of 1.4x (for an autofocus interchangeable lens, for full frame mirrorless camera. Canon survey as of April 13, 2021)
    2. At closer focusing distances, the image stabilisation effect reduces.