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- Top features: – Long focal length and compact size for sharp, crisp images – Large f/2 aperture is ideal for low-light shooting – Ultrasonic focusing to lock on to your subject in near silence Long focal length and compact sizeThe EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM has a 100 mm focal length to allow you to take crisp pictures even when the subject is a distance away. By compressing the perspective, you can achieve impressive results at all apertures throughout the range.Super Spectra coatings ensure accurate colour balance and also help to enhance contrast so that you can take professional shots. You can overcome common problems such as flare and ghosting which are caused by light bouncing off a camera’s sensor.Large f/2 apertureShooting in low-light conditions without the need for flash is easy thanks to the EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM’s large maximum aperture of f/2. The wide aperture creates smooth background blur to emphasise the subject, giving them a sharper appearance against the blurred background.You can also use compatible EOS cameras E-TTL II flash system with the lens, which passes on distance information to ensure optimal flash metering.Ultrasonic focusingAutofocusing is achieved quickly and in near silence thanks to a ring-type ultrasonic motor. The point of focus is achieved accurately without overshooting as a result of excellent holding torque.You remain in complete control at all times while using the EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM. Full-time manual override makes it possible to adjust the focus without leaving autofocus mode.
- Product codes: 4960999212821
- Model number: f/2.0
- Product ID 1: 3613150129
- Product ID 2: 10148625
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CANON EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM Standard Lens is available currently from Currys for just £454.99, which is a great deal but we’re going to dive a little deeper into the price to explain why it’s such a good deal.
To help understand the average price you should expect to pay for Lenses we analysed the price of every product in that category. The average was £729.24. But perhaps more importantly you’d also want to know what you would expect to pay for a particular brand, so we also analysed the average price you would pay for a product from Canon. The average was £530.97. But that perhaps isn’t the fairest analysis because we know that Canon make more than just Lenses. So we went a step further and analysed the average price of Canon Lenses, this was £786.33. So you can see that CANON EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM Standard Lens is a bargain at £454.99. Especially when you look at the table below which shows you the average price of products with certain features and specs. For example you’d expect to pay £544.65 for a product meeting the Lens type: Prime spec.
Specification / Price Comparison
| Feature | Spec | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime | The average price of Lenses with this Lens type spec is £724.19 |
| Lens category | Standard | The average price of Lenses with this Lens category spec is £544.65 |
| Compatibility | Canon EF mount | The average price of Lenses with this Compatibility spec is £865.74 |
| Image stabilisation | No | The average price of Lenses with this Image stabilisation spec is £723.32 |
| Focal length | 100 mm | The average price of Lenses with this Focal length spec is £487.00 |
| 35 mm equivalent | 100 mm | The average price of Lenses with this 35 mm equivalent spec is £454.99 |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0 – f/22 | The average price of Lenses with this Maximum aperture spec is £454.99 |
| Minimum aperture | f/2.0 – f/22 | The average price of Lenses with this Minimum aperture spec is £454.99 |
| Focusing | Manual & autofocus | The average price of Lenses with this Focusing spec is £690.30 |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.9 m | The average price of Lenses with this Minimum focusing distance spec is £333.00 |
| Elements and grouping | 8 elements in 6 groups | The average price of Lenses with this Elements and grouping spec is £501.90 |
| Diaphragm blades | 8 rounded blades | The average price of Lenses with this Diaphragm blades spec is £1,043.14 |
| Filter diameter | 58 mm | The average price of Lenses with this Filter diameter spec is £430.55 |
| Silent focusing | Yes | The average price of Lenses with this Silent focusing spec is £785.83 |
| Aperture ring | Yes | The average price of Lenses with this Aperture ring spec is £950.21 |
| Special features | Super Spectra coatings | The average price of Lenses with this Special features spec is £1,027.66 |
| Box contents | – Canon EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM Standard Lens – Front lens cap – Rear lens cap |
The average price of Lenses with this Box contents spec is £454.99 |
| Dimensions | 75 x 73 mm (D x L) | The average price of Lenses with this Dimensions spec is £454.99 |
| Weight | 460 g | The average price of Lenses with this Weight spec is £311.79 |
| Manufacturer’s guarantee | 1 year | The average price of Lenses with this Manufacturer’s guarantee spec is £169.50 |
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Reviews of CANON EF 100 mm f/2.0 USM Standard Lens
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