Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM: a classic never dies

Friday, September 07, 2012

Lens Review
Introduction | Measurements | Comparisons | Conclusion
EF 100mm f/2 USM

Strengths of the Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM include:

  • Good resolution, perfect for photographers looking to earn income by taking portraits, or shooting weddings.
  • Its brightness, with the lens measuring a transmission score of 2.2 T-stop. This makes the lens incredibly attractive for low light environments, but also for photographers wanting to snap pictures with a very shallow depth of field.
  • Its excellent control of chromatic aberration.
  • Limited distortion, with the defect remaining absent in most circumstances.
  • Good control of lens shading and vignetting.

The camera’s one weakness is the absence of stabilization technology, making it more vulnerable and susceptible to mobtion blur. Photographers will need a steady hand, especially when shooting at low speeds.

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Added by AaronMC |  September 07, 2012

Canon's Medium and Telephoto Lenses Have Always Been Good

No one can accuse Canon of not having good medium to long telephoto lenses. Their super-telephoto are probably the best in the business. The problem has always been their wide-angle.

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Lens Review  |  September 07, 2012
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM

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.
Lens Review  |  September 07, 2012
Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM

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.