CANON RF 100mm f2.8 Macro Lens REVIEW: The ONLY CHOICE?

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This is a Lens Review of the Canon RF 100mm F2.8 IS Macro. We tested this out both in the Real World on flowers, landscapes and bee's, as well as in the studio environment. Is this lens for you, who's it for? This is designed for the Canon RF mount and was tested on the Canon EOS R5.

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[elams]

I have this lens. It's incredible. I find I'm using it as a portrait lens just about all the time now. There is something extra to this lens, the character is something I very much like. The focus system is an amazing bonus.

[hunglemed]

After adjusting the SA, you need to do a focus again to make it works

[longliveclassicmusic]

One thing I noticed from your review (even though I've already had this lens for a couple of weeks now) is that longitudinal chromatic aberration is completely and totally absent. That's brilliant!

[howardyermish]

I’m still on my 5Dmk4 and I have the EF version of the 100mm macro. I think that the extra magnification and in-body stabilization would be a key reason for me to switch to this lens rather than just adapting the old one. Thanks for the great video as always!

[griffinballard]

"Ive held 10.2 inches before. Don't ask who's it was or what is was. But I've definitely done it." This made me laugh my ass off.... you legend

[johnhoey]

6:47: “I’ve held 10” before; don’t ask me what it was or whose it was…”🤣

[GuitarmasterSK]

Those images make me wanna go out and shoot! Awesome work, editing is spot on

[timothyrat]

I just bought this lens to replace my 20 year old 100mm 2.8... I'm in heaven. This lens is so FAST and so sharp. And versatile! I'm going to have a blast with this lens, it will probably be my go-to "one lens when I'm out and about" pick because I can shoot almost anything with it. And the color saturation is incredible. 😍 Oh also, it was on sale at my local camera shop for $1, 199 and then there was an additional $100 instant rebate. Woohoo!

[aussiecoastie]

I have just purchased this lens… And it is an absolute amazing versatile lens that every shooter should consider

[schaerfentiefe]

I got my copy already on July 7th here in Germany.... this lens is phantastic!
Extremely fast focus, very sharp.

[RealtorRod]

Spherical Aberration is widely used in the so called "soft focus" lenses. Canon has made two soft focus lenses one an FD 85mm/2.8 the other a EF 135/2.8. The EF 135 version was one of the longest running lenses in Canon SLR history debuting in 1987 and being discounted around 2014 with no revisions or mark II version. Adding the SA on this lens may have been an effort to rekindle the soft focus and adding the new twist of a more harsh and coarse background blur. The older lenses needed to be refocused when engaging the soft focus effect and maybe this is the case when using the SA dial as well. The idea for soft focus at least, is for the plane of focus to retain decent sharpness while out of focus highlights become a dreamy blur. Great for glamor portraits.

[captain_cereal_hands]

I have the Canon R6 and this RF 100mm Macro and I love it. It's so much fun to use.

[stuu]

Awww man.... I was so happy with my 100mm EF Macro on my R5 until I saw this review. 1.4x and super fast focusing seem like a big upgrade!

[smithcollegeyoutube]

The EF with the rear drop in ND adapter is hard to beat for video.

[Jima]

I’m definitely getting this before summer comes

[lovesushma]

How many rf cameras are on the way .
I'm excited 🙏

[davidrodgersphotography]

Great review, thank you.

In my experience with this lens, the spherical aberration control is basically a decoupling of focus breathing from focusing allowing for a small, (and I mean tiny) amount of zoom on the subject. Personally I've found it most useful when shooting a macro image at the closest focus distance but want a bit more.

I would, however, have preferred that the feature and associated cost, were left out!

[douglasjackson]

Not rushing out to get it myself. At some point I will be adding it but it is definitely something most people can wait to add to their bag.

[fwiffo]

Glad to hear it's fast focusing. Macro lens usually focus slowly, and the EF 100L macro is super, super, super slow.

[forsterl.stewart]

SA is great for portraits to eliminate blemishes and wrinkles it the skin. SA works far better than soft focus from the old portrait lenses and filters.