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Pros Pros
  • Extremely sharp image quality across the frame
  • Fast, quiet, and reliable autofocus performance
  • Superior 1.4x macro magnification
  • Durable, weather-sealed construction
  • Effective image stabilization
Cons Cons
  • High retail price point
  • Significant focus breathing and focus shift issues
  • Increased size and weight compared to predecessors
  • Spherical aberration control ring is often perceived as gimmicky
  • Lack of included tripod collar

Launch price Launch price $1,399
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 100mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Canon RF · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA)
Close focus Close focus 26 cm (1.4x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Nano ultrasonic
Weight & size Weight & size 730g (1 lb 9.7 oz) · 81.5 x 148 mm (3.21 x 5.83 in)

Announcement date Announcement date April 14, 2021
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,399
Lens mount Lens mount Canon RF
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Macro

Elements Elements 17
Groups Groups 13
Coatings Coatings Super Spectra Coating
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 100mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 100mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/32
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 9

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 24°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Nano ultrasonic
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 26 cm
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 1.4x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes
OIS rating OIS rating 5 stops

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 730g (1 lb 9.7 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 81.5mm (3.21 in)
Length Length 148mm (5.83 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod collar Tripod collar Optional

Lens hood Lens hood ET-73C, included