A Review of the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens

The Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro lens was widely respected for being a versatile hidden gem in the company's offerings, bringing with it 1:1 macro performance, some of the best image stabilization in any lens, and, of course, extremely sharp images. The RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is its successor, and it brings with it some worthwhile improvements, most notable being its increased magnification. This great video review takes a look at the lens and the sort of performance and image quality you can expect from it.

Coming to you from DPReview TV, this excellent video review takes a look at the Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM lens. I have owned the EF version of this lens for around 10 years now, and it is probably my most stress-free lens. It simply outputs fantastic images without fuss every single time, which makes it one of my favorites for portraiture work in addition to its designated usage. The RF version adds a few improvements on top of that, including increased maximum magnification (1.4x), up to 8 stops of stabilization when combined with in-body stabilization, customizable Control Ring, and the new Spherical Aberration Control Ring, all in a dust- and moisture-sealed body. Check out the video above for the full rundown. 

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Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.

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