| Announced | 1991-10-01 |
| Indicative price (USD) | 440 |
| Aperture | f/2 |
| Focal range (mm) | 100 |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 58 |
| Max diameter (mm) | 75 |
| Mount type | Canon EF |
| Stabilization | No |
| AF Motor | USM |
| Zoom type | / |
| Rotating front element | No |
| Tripod mount | No |
| Color | Black |
| Full-Time manual focus | Yes |
| Number of lenses | 8 |
| Number of groups | 6 |
| Diaphragm blades | 8 |
| Circular aperture | No |
| Length (mm) | 73.5 |
| Weight (gr) | 460 |





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Affordable. Light. Compact. And a classic. The two-decade-old Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM is a popular lens known for producing high quality images. Its wide aperture and medium focal length make this Canon product ideal for newbie photographers looking to enhance their portfolio with a portrait lens. |
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Canon’s EF 100mm f/2 USM dates back to the early 1990s, making it one of the camera maker’s more veteran lenses. But don’t let its age fool you, the lens’ continuing popularity among professional and amateur photographers alike proves a classic never dies. |