Home/Macro Lenses/Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Affiliate Disclosure: PickClarity earns commissions from qualifying purchases through our partner links. Our rankings are editorially independent — they are never influenced by affiliate relationships or commission rates. Learn more about our methodology.

#1 in Macro LensesBest Overall

Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Name: Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Brand: Canon
Rating: 9.4 (1 reviews)

Canon

$1,299.00 – $1,499.00

World's first macro lens with controllable spherical aberration (SA) for adjusting bokeh character from smooth to swirly. Offers 1.4x magnification, 5-stop hybrid IS, and L-series weather sealing.

9.4

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.6

User Sentiment

9.5

Value Score

9.2

Complaint Risk

9.2

Freshness

7.9

Community

8.7

Availability

8.9

Pros

Unique SA control for bokeh customization
1.4x maximum magnification
Excellent 5-stop hybrid IS

Cons

SA ring adds complexity
Focus breathing at close distances

Don't buy this if…

The SA control ring can be accidentally bumped during shooting, subtly degrading sharpness if not set to zero.

Discussion (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Where to Buy

Affiliate links · Prices may vary

Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Our Analysis

Score Breakdown

Pros

Cons

Don't buy this if…

Discussion (0)

Where to Buy

More in Macro Lenses

Tokina atx-i 100mm f/2.8 FF Macro

Canon RF 35mm f/1.4L VCM

Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO