Canon 100mm F/2.8L EF Macro IS USM

The EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM, part of Canons prestigious L series, and first featuring an Image Stabilizer with angle and shift detection that is highly effective at close focusing distances.Features  Canon L-series high performance macro  4 stop Hybrid IS  Life size image reproduction (1:1)  UD lens element  Water and dust resistant  Three position distance limiter  9 blade circular aperture for beautiful bokeh  Ring type USM AF motor  Optional tripod collar Macro lens with Image Stabilizer setting new standards for performance and features.L-series qualityThe L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, representing the best in precision-designed EF optics. L-series lenses combine superior performance with superlative handling, and are resistant to dust and moisture.Hybrid Image StabilizerThe new Image Stabilizer designed specifically for inclusion in a macro lens. It is able to correct lens shift movement as well as the angular movement that most IS systems can correct. This provides 2-stops of correction during 1.0x magnification, increasing to 3-stops at 0.5x magnification and 4-stops during normal shooting.Ultra low dispersion (UD) lens element ensures high image qualityA UD element within the lens design effectively removes chromatic aberration. This allows for excellent image quality with high resolution, high contrast and excellent colour reproduction.Focus limiter switchTo enhance the photographers use of the lens, it is fitted with a 3 position focus limiter switch. With limits for close up subjects, distant subjects and all subjects, the user is able to increase the autofocus speed making quick shots a possibility.Beautiful background blur with 9 blade circular apertureA circular blade aperture helps to create attractive, even background bokeh when isolating subjects at wide apertures.Fast quiet autofocusThe ring USM (Ultrasonic Motor) drives extremely rapid autofocus with near-silent operation. Full time mechanical manual focus override is available without having to switch out of AF. The lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m.