For more budget conscious shooters, the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens is a great option for getting in close to the world of the small.
Not everyone can afford the more expensive lenses in Canon's L-series lineup. For those who can't justify the price of one of those options, but who still want to make macro photography an option, the EF 100mm is a great lens. It will no doubt lack the clarity and durability of its new L-series big brother, but most users should still find this lens a viable solution for macro shooting.
Features include:
- 100mm macro USM lens with f/2.8 maximum aperture for Canon SLR cameras
- Secondary diaphragm blocks stray light at f/2.8 for increased contrast
- Ultra-sonic monitor provides outstanding autofocusing speed at all distances
- 3-group floating system for exceptional close-up performance; full-time manual focus
