Very useful analysis and review. This is one of Canon's best lenses. It provides outstanding image quality, colours, sharpness, and dynamic range. It has IS, which is pretty useful. I use it and it is fantastic, both for Macro and portraits. Worth the money.
Full frame is actually the more taxing format for lens testing. APS-C has the advantage of higher pixel density per lens real estate, but the true corner lens performance and dof come out on the full frame. Nice review and thanks for your work. This looks like a great lens.
The major weakness of the EF 100mm f2.8 IS USM macro lens is the short focus throw. As many who use this lens, I almost never use autofocus, my switch stays in MF constantly. But (my speculation here) to achieve rapid AF, Canon reduced the turn radius of the manual focus ring so close subjects come in and out of focus much faster. This makes it more difficult for me to verify sharp focus of a close subject and I have to spend more time fidgeting with the focus ring. The older Canon macro which was neither IS nor USM required more turning of the manual focus ring, so verifying subjects were at the sharpest plane of focus was actually easier to see and as a result I could actually focus faster.
Sweet mother of heart attacks, I though Chris really did chuck a 100mm f/2.8L into a pot of boiling water. For a second I was thinking "Beat that, Kai! Pfff, Chris' test beats your silly durability tests!". Good fun though, with those Canon cups.
I do follow all your reviews, they are so helpful and you provide all the info about every detail. Thank you, as you have helped me chose better and was worth it. 😊
It would be great if you make a review of the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro (the non USM version). I have one of that and I am pretty happy with its image quality.
Another terrific video. I've watched many of your videos and they have helped so much as I venture back into photography. I have this lens and truly love it but I now can use it more effectively thanks to your video. Thanks again and keep up the good work. Cheers from Chicago.
I just bought this lens after a long struggle with myself. I asked on Amazon about the build quality and it got praised by any commenter. Then I went to 2 different stores to look at it. The focus ring had about 1-1.5mm play on one, and that much in both possible axis on the other one. Just as crappy as the non-L 70-300 I used and hated much before I got enough cash to shell out. After several commenters swore theirs had no play at all and one dealer answered that play was important for means of precision (!), I decided to test my luck, and lucky I was. Still doesn't feel like a Sigma Art, but the focussing is smooth, fast and silent, and the old 70-300's stablilizer, that worked, but sounded like something in between a miniature concrete mixer and a coffe grinder (!), is forgotten. But still, be wary of the build quality! Seriously.
I keep coming back to your channel the moment I want to purchase a new lens to see how good the lens really is. Thank you so much for your great reviews! You helped me chose out all my lenses so far and boy am I happy with them :D this one I will purchase now as well. I love Macro Photography...I've been doing a looooot of shots with the 28mm but there is just no use for that lens when you want to take pictures of insects as you can imagine. Flowers and anything that is not scared of my camera and lens looks great though. Really excited to see what I can get out of the 100mm L lens now. Cheers!
This lens is still a magnificent pice in 2023, just picked up a like-new example off eBay at a good price and it produces amazing photos. One thing about this lens which is commonly found on internet forums is the auto focus. If you're used to Canon's super-fast auto focusing, this one will mess with you. In low light, the auto focus is very slow but it does nail focus every time, it's just not lightning fast. Outside or in bright light, the focusing is quite a bit faster. But, if you're used to any of the L lenses with the USM motor, this lens will mess with you because of the slow movement of the auto focus, but, apparently it's an inherent problem with Macro lenses with such a long focal length.
Great video I was very close to getting the none L lens but your video snd the image stabilisation has convinced me to press the button 😂 looking forward to trying it out 👍👍👍
After about 6 veiws over the last 12 months, I'm finally getting this. for Portrait and Macro work. But its the Bokeh on this lens that gets me.. I think the 60mm EF-s Macro would be better for APS-C but I'm Full frame now. After following you for quite a while... I have sold all my EF-S gear but the 15-85mm which I just cant seem to part with.... It'll will joins my 70-200 F4 L IS USM, 16-35 F4L IS USM, the 50-and 85 1.8's, I even have a couple of older lenses you havent tested. 35-135mm , 28-90, and a 35-80, which has a cool trick of removing the front group, and using it as a Macro... I'd be quite to post them over to you play with for a while. But you would have to post em back to Aus..Though it seems you are moving away from these lenses a little.. Any way let me know.. Cheers. Marty
Hi Chris, thank you so much for your informative videos. Can you please do a comparison video between tamron 90mm f2.8 DI VC USD and Sigma's 105mm f2.8 macro lens?
Thanks for great review. Would like your advice. I use the 24-105mm f4 for a lot of my photography, for food, for portraits, events in lower light, sometimes weddings. . I miss a faster lens on the tele side. I wonder which would be better, this 100mm macro or the 135 f2?
Wow. Very impressive performance on that lens! Plus you provided us with an utterly adorable bunny pawing at a treat-dispensing, carrot-themed toy ball. How perfect is this video?
Can you compare this lens to the Sigma 105mm Macro? I've had the Sigma for the past 6 months or so and love it, but want to know how it compares to the Canon.
Hi Chris. Have you tried the Sigma 105mm macro 2.8? Can you give a review of that lens? Like you do for APS-C and Full frame DSLR. Thanks chris in advance.
I would like to stand far away when shooting bugs to prevent blockage of light. But for 100mm with IS, its good for shooting non living subjects like rings and food?
They are finally coming out with the updated replacement for this lens later this year. The RF 100mm f/2.0 macro. Seems like it's going to put this lens out of business. Lol.
Hi Christ! Could you please tell me how far is it from the front of the canon 100mm macro lens to the subject to make it 1:1 ratio on an aps-c camera (canon 70D)? And will you recommend it for canon 70d to make macro and also portrait photos? thank you!
I've had this lens for a few months. I'm interested in flower photography. But I'm not getting sharp imgs. My imgs are soft though I'm shooting at f8-f11. Am I getting something wrong?
First off all I love your reviews, they are great! Second I have a question: Will you make a review for the new Tamron 90mm macro f017? I think it's an interesting competitor to the Canon 100mm and you are the only one I trust with these tests because your tests are reproducible :)
Hi Chris. Could you please share your camera and lens settings for the segments where you are holding the lens in your hands? Really like the way it looks. Thank you!
Thanks Chris this is my next Lens. For now I will be using it on a 60D but I am hoping Canon will soon release a Mark II 6D if they do I will get one and use the 100mm on that. You had me fooled when you dropped what appeared to be a $1000 Lens into boiling water. Then I saw the link to the cup review phew!.
Congratulations on your engagement, if I listen to anymore of your great reviews I shall be divorced. This is definitely on my next lens list for next year.
I'm new to the world of macro, but it appears as though these lenses have better overall image quality across the image. Even into the corners! Better than the usual primes. or maybe I just haven't experienced enough of them.
Hi Chris, Could you please help me out which lens I can pick for Canon 6D. I have Canon 18-55mm and 55-250mm lens in my hand, I am just normal user I love to take photos with blurred background of long shots and I am going to pick one more lens for my 6D so which one I can go for it? 1) Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 2) Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM A) Which is better in from your experience? B) Also please give which one is better based on my requirement “Quick Focusing”, “Blurred Background Image on long shot”, “Better Low light performance” Thanks in advance.
Do you mean a 6D or a 60D? Because it's not possible to even fit the 18-55 or 55-250 onto a Canon 6D. As for all your other questions, really, take a look at my reviews and you'll find all the information I can give you.
Hi Chris, Thanks and I have that lens for my basic camera, could you please give me which one i can pick from below 2 lens, Which one is better based on my requirement “Quick Focusing”, “Blurred Background Image on long shot”, “Better Low light performance” 1) Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM 2) Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
I have a Canon 80d, and this canon 100mm lens will arrive tomorrow. My question is, will this Kenko DG Auto Extension Tube Set work well on a canon 80d?? Will I get much more magnification, and better results? I like your channel, keep up the good work!!
I bought it about 2 years ago 2nd hand with a broken stabilizer for a good price. I always though i really miss IS... you showed me pretty good, for macro usage its not very useful anyways
Great Review, I love Macro Photography , I have a Canon 80D, I get quite reasonable Macro results using a Canon EF-S 55-250 Lens but now I want a dedicated Macro Lens. Would I get better quality and sharper results using this 100 L lens on my 80D crop sensor than I would using an EF-S 35mm or 60mm Lens ? 😊
Thanks for the review. I take most of my portraits shots at around 100mm... So do you recommend this one or the 70-200 f4 IS? Most of my shots are portraits and some close up photos like flowers. Thanks again...
Christopher Frost if I have a 24-105 f4 L lens is this lens something to look into? I love Macro but unless I use an extension tube I don't have anything to get the kind of ultra macro shots I like, like close-ups of insects. Thanks for any help you can give.
I have a question for ya. Could you safely dip the very tip of this lens through salt water to break the reflection if need be in a tidal pool to capture some close to the surface sea critter? if not what cheap choices are out there to enable that little bit of lee-way? And also I am guessing your test lens did not survive the boiling lol.
If your brilliant comment is on the boiling, I Know That genius it's called Being Facetious! smart people like to be that way keep the joke going while not giving it away. I can't help it if you're too slow on the draw to catch that.
wow!!! what a great well done video!! thanks!! Im thinking of getting this macro lens. Im also looking of the best Canon WIDE angle lens. I take a lot of large group photos. I have a Canon 5D Mark 3 camera. --thanks again! --stan
Hey Chris, I'm finding a good portrait lens for my new 6D2, which this and thre 135L seems good. I have lens for other uses, so this choice is strictly for portrait work. Not people portraits though, it's toys and 1/3 dolls, so I can't go too far away. Which one seems better？Will the .8 difference in aperture be visible？
The bokeh will be much smoother with the 135mm lens (it's a tighter focal length which makes a big difference) but if you need macro pictures then you need the macro lens!
Hey Christopher is it possible to take some shots with this lens on the new test chart thingy, i would like to compared this lens with a few of the newer video ones. ^_^ Thanks!
Hey Chris, I trust you are well? If you ever get the chance to review the new Canon 35mm f2.8 macro that'd be swell! I can't commit to it until I know your opinion ;-) (of course I could get down to my local camera store, but you make it so easy to decipher whether a lens is good or not) Keep up the good work.
I still have the original Canon 100mm f2.8. It’s not the USM but the one before that. It seems to have bad chromatic aberration. Does anybody know if there is a comparison online between the original and the USM or this one?
Hi Chris! Great review as usual! What would you recommend as a first macro lens? Canon 100mm L or Sigma 150mm? I know that the sigma is really sharp but the shallow depth of field is frightening at 150mm. Thanks! :)
Christopher Frost Photography Thank you very much for your reply! Do you think you will ever make a review of it? Or maybe a comparison with the 100mm L? You are really the best source I found to learn about lenses, I appreciate what you do very much!
Would you recommend getting this on a cropped sensor camera such as the t6i, or would you recommend going with a full frame such as the canon eos 6d for sharper results? Thanks for the response if you do :D
Canon 100mm f/2.8 usm macro or the Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di-II 1:1 Macro? I use canon 5d and wanna shoot flowers and insects- butterflies etc, which one would u pick?
in the min 7:42 you mentioned that the lens without IS is sharper than the L series with IS; so if it is, we need to shoot photo or video only on tripod, right? also is this lens on canon 70d is sharper and more recommended than canon 50mm f1.4? thanks
mrz 1342 Both lenses are as sharp as each other. You'll need a tripod for macro photography most of the time whether your lens has IS or not. And whether you should get a 50mm or 100mm lens is up to you and your needs.
After looking through 3 video reviews, i think i will be getting this lens since i do mostly macro food photography and food/travel videos. But i am still thinking about 24-70 mm lens although i know it's much more pricier than 100mm one. Can you give any advice? Thanks.
+wannamlwithu The Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM is actually a very good lens for food photography. A 24-70mm lens will be a good general purpose lens for full-frame camera users
Hi Chris. I am about to buy a macro that can also occasionally serve as a portrait lens, therefor IS and AF are important. Recently I learned about Tamron 90mm, the latest SP model. Which one would you recommend? Do you plan to review the Tamron? As a camera I am using a canon 70d.
Christopher Frost Photography thanks for the reply. The Canon one is in sale now in Germany and price difference is about 100 Euro. That’s made the canon choice to be quite tempting :) Any plan to review the Tamron in near future?
I have had two new and both developed serious issues. The first stopped auto-focusing with my camera after about 9 months of use and was told I needed my camera and the lens calibrating when it had been fine before...I doubted this as it was the same with all of my Canon cameras and I own five. I bought a new replacement in July this year 2016 which let in dust, moisture and again developed focus issues and now waiting for it to be repaired after only a few months of use and I do not use the lens outdoors when it raining. When my lenses worked they were superb but after the issues I have experienced I am now unwilling to ever buy another.
After spending the money on them Canon charge you would expect them to function when needed and not develop faults...maybe that is why people take them 'too' seriously
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You used the same music 9 years ago !!
You make your videos as same as all time
This is amazing ❤❤
It’s a spectacular lens. Owned it for many years and I really like the colours and blur it creates
Very useful analysis and review. This is one of Canon's best lenses. It provides outstanding image quality, colours, sharpness, and dynamic range. It has IS, which is pretty useful. I use it and it is fantastic, both for Macro and portraits. Worth the money.
I use this lens for macro photography and I can’t imagine anything better. Been using it for about a year or so.
Full frame is actually the more taxing format for lens testing. APS-C has the advantage of higher pixel density per lens real estate, but the true corner lens performance and dof come out on the full frame. Nice review and thanks for your work. This looks like a great lens.
But chromatic aberrations will show up more on apsc and due to that pixel density, full frame lenses are much softer on apsc
I love this lens soooo much. it was worth the money tbh.
The major weakness of the EF 100mm f2.8 IS USM macro lens is the short focus throw. As many who use this lens, I almost never use autofocus, my switch stays in MF constantly. But (my speculation here) to achieve rapid AF, Canon reduced the turn radius of the manual focus ring so close subjects come in and out of focus much faster. This makes it more difficult for me to verify sharp focus of a close subject and I have to spend more time fidgeting with the focus ring. The older Canon macro which was neither IS nor USM required more turning of the manual focus ring, so verifying subjects were at the sharpest plane of focus was actually easier to see and as a result I could actually focus faster.
This lens is a beast in bokeh ! I use this to shoot most of my cinematic film footage
Sweet mother of heart attacks, I though Chris really did chuck a 100mm f/2.8L into a pot of boiling water. For a second I was thinking "Beat that, Kai! Pfff, Chris' test beats your silly durability tests!". Good fun though, with those Canon cups.
I am interested in finding out the differences in the canon 100mm f2.8 and the sigma 105mm f2.8 with with image stabilization.
I do follow all your reviews, they are so helpful and you provide all the info about every detail. Thank you, as you have helped me chose better and was worth it. 😊
You got me with the boiling water! Good one sir!
Canon soup
It would be great if you make a review of the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro (the non USM version). I have one of that and I am pretty happy with its image quality.
0:14 "It comes in at about 650 pounds..."
That's a really heavy lens.
£ not lbf daaah
Another terrific video. I've watched many of your videos and they have helped so much as I venture back into photography. I have this lens and truly love it but I now can use it more effectively thanks to your video. Thanks again and keep up the good work. Cheers from Chicago.
I just bought this lens after a long struggle with myself. I asked on Amazon about the build quality and it got praised by any commenter. Then I went to 2 different stores to look at it. The focus ring had about 1-1.5mm play on one, and that much in both possible axis on the other one. Just as crappy as the non-L 70-300 I used and hated much before I got enough cash to shell out. After several commenters swore theirs had no play at all and one dealer answered that play was important for means of precision (!), I decided to test my luck, and lucky I was. Still doesn't feel like a Sigma Art, but the focussing is smooth, fast and silent, and the old 70-300's stablilizer, that worked, but sounded like something in between a miniature concrete mixer and a coffe grinder (!), is forgotten. But still, be wary of the build quality! Seriously.
The copy I tested was fine :-)
I keep coming back to your channel the moment I want to purchase a new lens to see how good the lens really is. Thank you so much for your great reviews! You helped me chose out all my lenses so far and boy am I happy with them :D this one I will purchase now as well. I love Macro Photography...I've been doing a looooot of shots with the 28mm but there is just no use for that lens when you want to take pictures of insects as you can imagine. Flowers and anything that is not scared of my camera and lens looks great though. Really excited to see what I can get out of the 100mm L lens now. Cheers!
This lens is still a magnificent pice in 2023, just picked up a like-new example off eBay at a good price and it produces amazing photos. One thing about this lens which is commonly found on internet forums is the auto focus. If you're used to Canon's super-fast auto focusing, this one will mess with you. In low light, the auto focus is very slow but it does nail focus every time, it's just not lightning fast. Outside or in bright light, the focusing is quite a bit faster. But, if you're used to any of the L lenses with the USM motor, this lens will mess with you because of the slow movement of the auto focus, but, apparently it's an inherent problem with Macro lenses with such a long focal length.
What’s a good price?
Congrats on the engagement. Great review as usual!
Nice.. Have seen your reviews and they are a lot helpful..
Your pronunciation is perfect. I understand everything, love your channel! Cheers from Brazil!
Just ordered a used one for my r6. Looking forward to use it with my ewa marine underwater housing :)
Great video I was very close to getting the none L lens but your video snd the image stabilisation has convinced me to press the button 😂 looking forward to trying it out 👍👍👍
I have a canon t5i, I want this lens, love macro shots, might just get it this Xmas, love your reviews Chris.
After about 6 veiws over the last 12 months, I'm finally getting this. for Portrait and Macro work. But its the Bokeh on this lens that gets me.. I think the 60mm EF-s Macro would be better for APS-C but I'm Full frame now. After following you for quite a while... I have sold all my EF-S gear but the 15-85mm which I just cant seem to part with.... It'll will joins my 70-200 F4 L IS USM, 16-35 F4L IS USM, the 50-and 85 1.8's, I even have a couple of older lenses you havent tested. 35-135mm , 28-90, and a 35-80, which has a cool trick of removing the front group, and using it as a Macro... I'd be quite to post them over to you play with for a while. But you would have to post em back to Aus..Though it seems you are moving away from these lenses a little.. Any way let me know.. Cheers. Marty
Best lens ever!.. This lens is good for home ingredient.
Great review and congratulations again :) this lens is a beauty and as been on my wish list a long time!
Hi Chris, thank you so much for your informative videos. Can you please do a comparison video between tamron 90mm f2.8 DI VC USD and Sigma's 105mm f2.8 macro lens?
Thanks for great review. Would like your advice. I use the 24-105mm f4 for a lot of my photography, for food, for portraits, events in lower light, sometimes weddings. . I miss a faster lens on the tele side. I wonder which would be better, this 100mm macro or the 135 f2?
Great video! Very informative. Helpful as I am planning on purchasing the 70D.
+Ian Hall 80D Just came out!
bruh. the way that image stabilization made a difference
Awesome review... Thanks Christopher
very informative with useful examples, thank you!
Congrats! Also, you do the best lens reviews in the world. Kick ass stuff bro! Keep 'em comin!
Chris, thank you for the review! I'm going to buy, either this lens or the EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM; which one in your opinion, is the better option?
Wow. Very impressive performance on that lens! Plus you provided us with an utterly adorable bunny pawing at a treat-dispensing, carrot-themed toy ball. How perfect is this video?
Can you compare this lens to the Sigma 105mm Macro? I've had the Sigma for the past 6 months or so and love it, but want to know how it compares to the Canon.
Your Lens Review Videos are really great and helped me very well to decied, what Lens I should buy and wich not, Thanks for that, Big Like
Would love to see a review of the Sigma 105 Macro. Maybe even a bit of comparing it.
André Lange I have sigma, half price of the canon, great lens! Built to last, sharpness and contrasty
Hi Chris. Have you tried the Sigma 105mm macro 2.8? Can you give a review of that lens? Like you do for APS-C and Full frame DSLR. Thanks chris in advance.
Patiently waiting for the RF 100mm review
Thanks Christopher for the great review. Would you recommend this 100mm Macro or the 180mm f/3.5L Macro for macro works?
I would like to stand far away when shooting bugs to prevent blockage of light. But for 100mm with IS, its good for shooting non living subjects like rings and food?
This lens is surprisingly popular in video shooting
Great review! Any ideas about subjects after reviewing all Canon lenses? Please, the show must go on! :-)
They are finally coming out with the updated replacement for this lens later this year. The RF 100mm f/2.0 macro. Seems like it's going to put this lens out of business. Lol.
Which one is better? This Canon 100mm f/2.8 L, or Tamron 90mm f/2.8 VC, thinking Canon's costs the double!
I’ve bought this lens used recently, it works great but when I shake it it makes weird noise. Does yours also make noise when shaking it?
If you get the opportunity I would kindly request a video on the RF version, some people even say that it’s not as sharp as the EF version.
hope you make a comparison of this and the new tamron 90 mm macro sp.. cheers and God bless!
Hi Christ! Could you please tell me how far is it from the front of the canon 100mm macro lens to the subject to make it 1:1 ratio on an aps-c camera (canon 70D)? And will you recommend it for canon 70d to make macro and also portrait photos? thank you!
Thank you for another awesome video
I love 2014 prices. This is what it cost for USED today!
I've had this lens for a few months. I'm interested in flower photography. But I'm not getting sharp imgs. My imgs are soft though I'm shooting at f8-f11. Am I getting something wrong?
really its the bast Channel in the RUclips ! big like
thank you
First off all I love your reviews, they are great! Second I have a question: Will you make a review for the new Tamron 90mm macro f017? I think it's an interesting competitor to the Canon 100mm and you are the only one I trust with these tests because your tests are reproducible :)
I might cover that Tamron lens sometime. I'm a bit busy at the moment
Congratulations on your engagement!!! When is your wedding? Well your macro lens will serve you well on your wedding. Great review. Thanks
Hi Chris. Could you please share your camera and lens settings for the segments where you are holding the lens in your hands? Really like the way it looks. Thank you!
It's shot at f/4 on a full-frame camera and at various focal lengths. 1/50 shutter speed, and various ISO levels
Can you please explain the lens ring measurement and how to use it in detail
Great review! Thanks a ton!
Thanks Chris this is my next Lens. For now I will be using it on a 60D but I am hoping Canon will soon release a Mark II 6D if they do I will get one and use the 100mm on that. You had me fooled when you dropped what appeared to be a $1000 Lens into boiling water. Then I saw the link to the cup review phew!.
Congratulations on your engagement, if I listen to anymore of your great reviews I shall be divorced. This is definitely on my next lens list for next year.
congrats man and great vids
I'm new to the world of macro, but it appears as though these lenses have better overall image quality across the image. Even into the corners! Better than the usual primes. or maybe I just haven't experienced enough of them.
I compare this to my Sigma 24-70mm f2.8 and at the same apertures, the 100mm always produces a darker image. Is this normal?
hey chris can you please review sigma 105mm macro lenses... and give your opinion
Hi Chris,
Could you please help me out which lens I can pick for Canon 6D.
I have Canon 18-55mm and 55-250mm lens in my hand, I am just normal user I love to take photos with blurred background of long shots and I am going to pick one more lens for my 6D so which one I can go for it?
1) Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
2) Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
A) Which is better in from your experience?
B) Also please give which one is better based on my requirement
“Quick Focusing”, “Blurred Background Image on long shot”, “Better Low light performance”
Thanks in advance.
Do you mean a 6D or a 60D? Because it's not possible to even fit the 18-55 or 55-250 onto a Canon 6D. As for all your other questions, really, take a look at my reviews and you'll find all the information I can give you.
Hi Chris, Thanks and I have that lens for my basic camera, could you please give me which one i can pick from below 2 lens,
Which one is better based on my requirement
“Quick Focusing”, “Blurred Background Image on long shot”, “Better Low light performance”
1) Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
2) Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM
The first lens :-)
Thanks Chris :)
I have a Canon 80d, and this canon 100mm lens will arrive tomorrow. My question is, will this Kenko DG Auto Extension Tube Set work well on a canon 80d?? Will I get much more magnification, and better results? I like your channel, keep up the good work!!
No idea I'm afraid, you'll have to try it and see!
I got almost a heart attack when he throw it into the hot water 😱
What adjusting the fstop to increase your sharpness do you need to compensate in other settings?
I bought it about 2 years ago 2nd hand with a broken stabilizer for a good price.
I always though i really miss IS... you showed me pretty good, for macro usage its not very useful anyways
Congrats on the engagement!
Great Review, I love Macro Photography , I have a Canon 80D, I get quite reasonable Macro results using a Canon EF-S 55-250 Lens but now I want a dedicated Macro Lens. Would I get better quality and sharper results using this 100 L lens on my 80D crop sensor than I would using an EF-S 35mm or 60mm Lens ? 😊
Yes, you will, although the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens is about as sharp
Christopher Frost Photography. Great 👍🏻 , thanks Christopher 😊
Thanks for the review. I take most of my portraits shots at around 100mm... So do you recommend this one or the 70-200 f4 IS? Most of my shots are portraits and some close up photos like flowers. Thanks again...
This will give you more out of focus backgrounds
Christopher Frost Photography Thank you. So, it could be used as a general lens for that focal length. Not only for Macro...?
Yup
Nice work. Well spoken.
Christopher Frost if I have a 24-105 f4 L lens is this lens something to look into? I love Macro but unless I use an extension tube I don't have anything to get the kind of ultra macro shots I like, like close-ups of insects. Thanks for any help you can give.
Well, watch the review, and you'll see if it's the kind of lens for you :-)
I have a question for ya. Could you safely dip the very tip of this lens through salt water to break the reflection if need be in a tidal pool to capture some close to the surface sea critter? if not what cheap choices are out there to enable that little bit of lee-way?
And also I am guessing your test lens did not survive the boiling lol.
If your brilliant comment is on the boiling, I Know That genius it's called Being Facetious! smart people like to be that way keep the joke going while not giving it away. I can't help it if you're too slow on the draw to catch that.
hope you are still happily married Christopher. I really like your voice and videos
wow!!! what a great well done video!! thanks!! Im thinking of getting this macro lens. Im also looking of the best Canon WIDE angle lens. I take a lot of large group photos. I have a Canon 5D Mark 3 camera. --thanks again! --stan
Hey Chris, I'm finding a good portrait lens for my new 6D2, which this and thre 135L seems good. I have lens for other uses, so this choice is strictly for portrait work. Not people portraits though, it's toys and 1/3 dolls, so I can't go too far away. Which one seems better？Will the .8 difference in aperture be visible？
The bokeh will be much smoother with the 135mm lens (it's a tighter focal length which makes a big difference) but if you need macro pictures then you need the macro lens!
Hey Christopher is it possible to take some shots with this lens on the new test chart thingy, i would like to compared this lens with a few of the newer video ones. ^_^ Thanks!
I'd have to hire the lens again, sorry!
Hey Chris, I trust you are well? If you ever get the chance to review the new Canon 35mm f2.8 macro that'd be swell! I can't commit to it until I know your opinion ;-)
(of course I could get down to my local camera store, but you make it so easy to decipher whether a lens is good or not)
Keep up the good work.
I will (one day...not sure when though!)
Looking forward to it Chris. Thanks for all the effort you put in to your channel ;-)
I bought this today, can wait to get to grips with it Chris :)
I still have the original Canon 100mm f2.8. It’s not the USM but the one before that. It seems to have bad chromatic aberration. Does anybody know if there is a comparison online between the original and the USM or this one?
Hi Chris!
Great review as usual!
What would you recommend as a first macro lens? Canon 100mm L or Sigma 150mm?
I know that the sigma is really sharp but the shallow depth of field is frightening at 150mm.
Thanks! :)
I haven't tested the Sigma 150mm but it hear it's incredibly good - I'd be tempted to go for that instead TBH
Christopher Frost Photography Thank you very much for your reply!
Do you think you will ever make a review of it? Or maybe a comparison with the 100mm L?
You are really the best source I found to learn about lenses, I appreciate what you do very much!
Great video man
Would you recommend getting this on a cropped sensor camera such as the t6i, or would you recommend going with a full frame such as the canon eos 6d for sharper results? Thanks for the response if you do :D
You'll get sharper results on FF
thanks for responding :D
Canon 100mm f/2.8 usm macro or the Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di-II 1:1 Macro? I use canon 5d and wanna shoot flowers and insects- butterflies etc, which one would u pick?
I haven't tried the Tamron I'm afraid, although I'm sure it'll p[retty much be just as sharp
Chris which is the best for video work the tamron 85mm 1.8 or this lens at 2.8, need good stabilization, good colour, good auto focus. steve
I'd personally go for the Tamron for the extra wide maximum aperture
Congrats my friend!
in the min 7:42 you mentioned that the lens without IS is sharper than the L series with IS; so if it is, we need to shoot photo or video only on tripod, right? also is this lens on canon 70d is sharper and more recommended than canon 50mm f1.4? thanks
mrz 1342 Both lenses are as sharp as each other. You'll need a tripod for macro photography most of the time whether your lens has IS or not. And whether you should get a 50mm or 100mm lens is up to you and your needs.
Always love your video man, keep it up
and Congrats on the engagement ^^
Hi Chris, what about comparation about 100mm L vs 13mm f/2 L, thank you to share the greats videos, greetings from Brazil!!!
I wanna take ano of this , what the most recommended???
Take a look at my review of the 135mm f/2 - you'll be able to see the results :-)
After looking through 3 video reviews, i think i will be getting this lens since i do mostly macro food photography and food/travel videos. But i am still thinking about 24-70 mm lens although i know it's much more pricier than 100mm one. Can you give any advice? Thanks.
+wannamlwithu The Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM is actually a very good lens for food photography. A 24-70mm lens will be a good general purpose lens for full-frame camera users
Hi Chris. I am about to buy a macro that can also occasionally serve as a portrait lens, therefor IS and AF are important. Recently I learned about Tamron 90mm, the latest SP model. Which one would you recommend? Do you plan to review the Tamron? As a camera I am using a canon 70d.
I've heard that that new Tamron lens is great :-)
Christopher Frost Photography thanks for the reply. The Canon one is in sale now in Germany and price difference is about 100 Euro. That’s made the canon choice to be quite tempting :)
Any plan to review the Tamron in near future?
Maybe sometime :-)
Canon 70D has focus problem!!!
Let test on 60D for sure, Chris
Hey Christopher. thanks for the great video. Can I use this lens for my canon m100 with the adapter?
Yup
How does it compare against the 28 Ef-m? Nice review, thanks.
Take a look at my review of that lens for more info
Christopher Frost Photography I saw that review, thanks
I have had two new and both developed serious issues. The first stopped auto-focusing with my camera after about 9 months of use and was told I needed my camera and the lens calibrating when it had been fine before...I doubted this as it was the same with all of my Canon cameras and I own five. I bought a new replacement in July this year 2016 which let in dust, moisture and again developed focus issues and now waiting for it to be repaired after only a few months of use and I do not use the lens outdoors when it raining. When my lenses worked they were superb but after the issues I have experienced I am now unwilling to ever buy another.
Don't put them in boiling water - that's probably the problem
Well that's better than the comment you deleted! If you'd bothered to watch the review, you'll see that I was just making a referential joke.
Have watched the video and didn't find your 'referential' joke funny
What can I say? Some people take their Canon 'L' lenses way too seriously.
After spending the money on them Canon charge you would expect them to function when needed and not develop faults...maybe that is why people take them 'too' seriously
Congrats man!
Congrats on the engagement, love your videos! keep up the great work :)