Canon RF 100 mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon Apr 2021
Canon Full frame

Canon RF 100 mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro

This is a full-frame prime lens for Canon RF, covering 100 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It weighs 730 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2021. That combination suits macro and portrait photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This short telephoto lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for portrait, events, macro, close-up, low-light. The optical design incorporates 17 elements / 13 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
100mm
Focal
730 g
Weight
Apr 2021
Released
launch price
$1,399
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Good for macroportrait
Events Close-up Low-light
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
100 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
32
Number of diaphragm blades
9
Optical construction
17 elements / 13 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.26 m
Filter size
67 mm
Lens mount
Canon RF
Dimensions
81.5 x 148 mm
Weight
730 g
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Portrait, Events, Macro, Close-up, Low-light

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 5.2% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Canon RF 100 mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro
Trachusa interrupta f - 09 VII 2026
01 Trachusa interrupta f - 09 VII 2026 by el.gritche
Trachusa interrupta f - 09 VII 2026
02 Trachusa interrupta f - 09 VII 2026 by el.gritche
Holopyga generosa - 20 VII 2026
03 Holopyga generosa - 20 VII 2026 by el.gritche
Taken in the Dahlia garden held in Rekken.
04 Taken in the Dahlia garden held in Rekken. by Fred / Canon EOS R6 MarkII
Mochna plazivá (Potentilla reptans)
05 Mochna plazivá (Potentilla reptans) by mycanek
260724 dennenappel
06 260724 dennenappel by henk472
Large White Catterpillars
07 Large White Catterpillars by focusmania
Butterfly eggs
08 Butterfly eggs by focusmania
Stilbum calens
09 Stilbum calens by Julien Rouard - Dreamtime Nature Photography
Buttons
10 Buttons by Åhlander
Dahlia garden held in Rekken, #explore 07/23/2026
11 Dahlia garden held in Rekken, #explore 07/23/2026 by Fred / Canon EOS R6 MarkII
Ceramic Crayon Buttons
12 Ceramic Crayon Buttons by banewood54
Máta (Mentha)
13 Máta (Mentha) by mycanek
Taken in the Dahlia garden held in Rekken.
14 Taken in the Dahlia garden held in Rekken. by Fred / Canon EOS R6 MarkII
R7-0631-20260706.jpg
15 R7-0631-20260706.jpg by CitizenOfSeoul
Roeckl
16 Roeckl by Pascal Volk
Q36.5
17 Q36.5 by Pascal Volk
Taken in the Dahlia garden held in Rekken.
18 Taken in the Dahlia garden held in Rekken. by Fred / Canon EOS R6 MarkII
The Confused (Apamea furva)
19 The Confused (Apamea furva) by gcampbellphoto
The Confused (Apamea furva)
20 The Confused (Apamea furva) by gcampbellphoto
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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