Canon EF 100mm f/2.0 USM

Review Date
October 28, 2009

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Reviewed by
Gab3x , Expert

Price Paid
$402.00 at Kodak Centar, Croati

Photography Experience
6-10 years , Outdoor

Summary
If you do not need macro or the quality of the build of the 135mm f2 lens or you simply do not want to invest the L sums of money then I recommend that you add this lens to your arsenal. This lens will not disappoint in most applications and its versatility as well as its size and weight will mean that you will often use it.

Read a more detailed review on http://ignphotography.blogspot.com/2009/08/review-canon-ef-100mm-f20-usm.html

Strengths
Sharp
F2.0
Good bokeh
Small
Light
Inexpensive

Weaknesses
Sealing

Similar Products Used
Canon 135mm f2 L

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Review Date
January 7, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
4.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by
alvarock , Intermediate

Price Paid
$250.00 at ebay

Photography Experience
6-10 years , People

Summary
This lens rocks: It is fast, sharp even at f/2.0 and focuses quietly. I do not see any distortion on pictures taken with this lens. Contrast is also very good, while light fall-off is barely noticeable. The bokeh produced by this gem is a joy to see. In addition to its optical strengths, the 100mm f/2.0 is relatively small and light. When it is about portraits, I always keep it in my bag (and it never disappoints me). For the price, you are in a win-win situation with this wonderful piece of glass.

Strengths
Image quality, size, price.

Weaknesses
It is not weather sealed so some dust may get into the lens.

Similar Products Used
Canon EF 28mm f/2.8
canon EF 50mm f/1.8

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Review Date
November 20, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.33 of 5, 3 votes

Reviewed by
jesusdelallata , Expert

Price Paid
$369.00 at budig.com

Photography Experience
6-10 years , People

Summary
I've used this lens for about six months now and all I can say is that it is really impressive. When I bought it I was only using film slr's and I used it a few times for portraits. The quality of the images, even when enlarged, are really nice, colorful and sharp. Unfortunately I haven't used this lens much since I got my digital SLR. You have to stand back quite a bit with the 1.6 crop factor. Since I still use my film SLR, and because one day I will have a full frame dslr, I'm planning on keeping this lens. I recently bought a 50mm 1.4 USM lens so I can use with both cameras. I bought this 100mm USM lens for one reason - portraits. The few times I've used it for this application, it has delivered admirably. It's unfortunate that I don't get to use it as often as I would like. But, whenever the need arises, I feel confident having this lens in the bag. For the price, it's a nice bargain.

Strengths
Nice build, sharpness, colors, and f2.0 comes in handy.

Weaknesses
On 1.6 crop DSLR, you have to stand back quite a bit.

Similar Products Used
Canon 100mm f2.8 USM Macro

Customer Service
Never needed it.

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Review Date
July 15, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.50 of 5, 8 votes

Reviewed by
billypat , Intermediate , from Hingham, MA, USA

Price Paid
$380.00 at B&H Photo

Photography Experience
2-5 years , People

Summary
The rave reviews you keep seeing for this lens are true. This lens is really a stunner. If portraits are your thing, I doubt you could find a better 35mm lens at any price. Having owned the Canon 200mm 2.8L for over a year, it's a fine portrait lens, but requires one to be a considerable distance from the subject and can be a bit too "flattening" at times . However, the 100m f2 provides just the right perspective for even tight portraits, while shooting at a comfortable distance. The lens is incredibly sharp, the best non-L lens I've used by far, and much cheaper than them. This is a great lens for street photography, too, as it is quite compact. I read lots of reviews on this lens before dropping the cash for it, and have not been disappointed.

Strengths
• razor sharp optical quality
• compact size
• tremendous value for money

Weaknesses
•none noted

Similar Products Used
Canon 200mm 2.8L
Canon 17-40mm 4L
Canon 28mm 1.8
Canon 50mm 1.8

Customer Service
have not needed

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Review Date
February 25, 2003

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by
marksct , Expert , from Trumbull, CT

Price Paid
$275.00 at eBay

Photography Experience
21+ years , People

Summary
Part of a travel kit (24mm, 35mm, 100mm). Should be in everyone's bag. Excellent for portraiture or short telephoto. Clear, crisp, and colorful photos each time. Excellent in low light situations. Very quiet and fast focusing worth every penny.
Don't tell the Leicaphile's, but it is comparibable to the Summicron 90/f2 Asph!

Strengths
It's photos!!! Quiet, Fast, and a value.

Weaknesses
Only in my knees when I see my prints or slides.

Similar Products Used
Canon 20, 24L, 28
Leica Summicron 35/f2 Asph, 90/f2 Asph.

Customer Service
Na

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