Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens (International Model) 3554B002 - Essential Bundle

Primarily designed for close-up shooting the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM from Canon is a versatile L-series short telephoto prime that is also well-suited for portraiture and other mid-range subjects. As a macro lens however this 100mm offers a life-size 1:1 maximum magnification and an 11.8 minimum focusing distance. Complementing close-up shooting an Image Stabilizer is featured that minimizes camera shake by two stops at full 1:1 magnification or up to four stops at lower magnifications for sharper handheld shooting. Also contributing to smooth and intuitive handling a ring-type USM and internal focusing design offers quick quiet and accurate autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override. In regard to its optical assets one ultra-low dispersion element is featured to control color fringing and chromatic aberrations and a Super Spectra coating has been applied to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity. Additionally as an L-series lens this 100mm f/2.8 is weather-sealed for working in inclement conditions. Short telephoto prime is designed for full-frame Canon EF-mount DSLRs however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 160mm equivalent focal length. Ideal for macro shooting this lens offers a life-size 1:1 maximum magnification along with a minimum focusing distance of 11.8 to suit working with close-up subjects. One ultra-low dispersion (UD) element greatly reduces chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy. Super Spectra coating has been applied to individual elements to minimize ghosting and flare for greater contrast and color neutrality when working in strong lighting conditions. An Optical Image Stabilizer helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake to better enable working in low-light conditions and with slower shutter speeds. The effectiveness of this system compensates for up to two stops of camera shake at 1:1 magnification three stops at 1:2 magnification and four stops at lower magnifications. A ring-type Ultrasonic Motor (USM) and internal focusing design is employed to deliver fast precise and quiet autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override. Focus Limiter switch lets you constrain the focusing to three different ranges for faster focusing performance: 11.8 -1.6 1.6 -infinity and the full 11.8 -infinity range. Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing out of focus quality that benefits the use of shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques. As a member of the esteemed L-series this lens is sealed against dust and moisture for working in inclement environmental conditions. Optional rotating tripod collar is available and benefits working with the lens atop a tripod or monopod.