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Canon 100mm Macro Lens with Hybrid IS
The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is the first Canon lens to feature Hybrid image stabilisation. The new Hybrid IS system features up to 4-stop correction, compensating for the effects of camera shake during normal shooting and shift movement which is problematic when shooting up close. The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM will be available from early October 2009 priced at £999.99 / €1199.99 inc. VAT. In the US the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is scheduled to be available at the end of September and sell at an estimated retail price of $1,049.00.
Canon UK Press Release
Canon announces the arrival of the first EF lens to feature Hybrid IS
United Kingdom / Republic of Ireland, 1 September 2009: Canon today announces the launch of the high performance EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM, the latest addition to its prestigious L-series, Canon’s flagship professional lens range. The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM incorporates image stabilisation in a macro lens for the first time in the EOS lens range. This enables photographers to capture stunning close-up shots without the need for a tripod.
The high quality, medium telephoto macro lens, has been developed for photographers who demand the highest level of optical quality. The new Hybrid IS system features up to 4-stop correction, compensating for the effects of camera shake, during normal shooting. Low friction ceramic balls support the moving elements, which allows for the amazingly smooth movement needed when compensating for camera shake during macro shooting. Hybrid IS corrects shift movement problematic when shooting up close - as well as angular movement providing photographers with the benefit of up to 2 stops at 1.0x magnification.
The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM features ultra low dispersion (UD) lenses that correct colour aberration for high resolution, high contrast images while the addition of Super Spectra coatings effectively reduce ghosting and flare for superior quality images. A nine blade circular aperture makes subjects stand out amid beautiful background blur and a silent, high-speed ring type USM Autofocus motor quickly achieves focus. The lens also includes a three position focus limiter to tailor the focus system range to the desired subject.
As part of the L-series the lens features dust and water resistant seals. Sitting ahead of the EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro, within the range, the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM supports a full range of accessories including: Tripod Mount D, Macro Lite adaptor 67, Lens Hood ET-73 and EF12 II and EF25 II extension tubes. The tripod mount attaches to the lens without the need for an adaptor enabling quick portrait or landscape switching without having to reframe the camera. Speedlites MR-14EX and MT-24EX can be attached using the MacroLite adaptor.
Pricing & Availability
The EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is available from early October 2009 priced at £999.99 / €1199.99 RRP inc. VAT.
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#1 fxk
A macro lens designed to take a tripod collar without that silly plastic and roller adapter - uses the same collar found on the 200 f/2.8L and the 400 f/5.6L.
One has to love the new IS and the "L" designation, but it will have to be one hell of a lens for me to give up my current gen 100 f/2.8 macro. That's a pretty stout price increase...
11:31 am - Tuesday, September 1, 2009
#2 James Myatt
That's a crazy price difference. $1050 is about £650 and €740. How do they get from there to £1000 and €1200?
10:49 am - Wednesday, September 2, 2009
#3 fxk
Seems my previous statement was in error: Yes, it is built for a tripod ring, and yes, it is not that silly contraption the 100 f/2.8 macro has, but it is also NOT the same ring used for the 200 f/2.8L and the 400 f/5.6L - it is yet a third ring apparently unique to this lens - Tripod Mount D (should have read the article above more closely d'oh!)
So that means another $100US tripod mount ring, and as a lens hood is on the accessories list, another $40 for a lens hood. Don't all "L" lenses come with lens hoods? For over a grand for a lens, one would hope so...
12:55 pm - Wednesday, September 2, 2009
#4 sebo
Just got this lens, my previous macro was Tamron 90mm 2.8
This is by far the sharpest lens I have handled so far, great for macro and even film work IS works very well, Here is short test of IS in action, hand held.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CARvH4ntIQE
If you are non pro on the budget get Tamron, if you are looking for absolutely the best, look no further.
7:48 pm - Wednesday, March 2, 2011