Canon EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM
Canon Oct 1991
Canon Full frame

Canon EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM

This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon EF, covering 100 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2. It weighs 460 g, and was released in 1991. That combination suits portrait and low-light photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This short telephoto prime lens features a f/2 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, events, low-light. The optical design incorporates 8 elements / 6 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2
Aperture
100mm
Focal
460 g
Weight
Oct 1991
Released
Canon site

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Good for portraitlow-light
Events
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
100 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
8
Optical construction
8 elements / 6 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.9 m (35.43 inches)
Filter size
58 mm
Lens mount
Canon EF
Dimensions
75 x 73.5 mm
Weight
460 g (16.23 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
No
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Usage
Portrait, Events, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 7.3% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM
Sweet Grace
01 Sweet Grace by todd ar
The lucky fish
02 The lucky fish by Eddy Sawaya
Embraced by the trees
03 Embraced by the trees by Eddy Sawaya
Vestiges from the Ottoman Empire
04 Vestiges from the Ottoman Empire by Eddy Sawaya
Floral towers
05 Floral towers by Eddy Sawaya
Swedish plains
06 Swedish plains by hjnship
Farmlands
07 Farmlands by hjnship
Farmlands
08 Farmlands by hjnship
Princess Margaret
09 Princess Margaret by todd ar
At the Poetry Brothel 17
10 At the Poetry Brothel 17 by rosewoodoil
Edna O'Brien
11 Edna O'Brien by rosewoodoil
Back in time
12 Back in time by Eddy Sawaya
Alfred Sisley
13 Alfred Sisley by todd ar
David and Jack
14 David and Jack by rosewoodoil
IMG_2495
15 IMG_2495 by Ian Razey.
IMG_2511
16 IMG_2511 by Ian Razey.
York in Blue Toning
17 York in Blue Toning by rosewoodoil
Carding Mill
18 Carding Mill by todd ar
Ruth
19 Ruth by rosewoodoil
A walk towards a lifetime of happiness
20 A walk towards a lifetime of happiness by Eddy Sawaya
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Video reviews

2 on YouTube
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