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product_id: 306601555
title: "RF100mm F2.8 L Macro is USM Lens, Medium Telephoto Lens, Macro Lens, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Black"
brand: "canon"
price: "R41206"
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reviews_count: 13
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# Bright fixed f/2.8 aperture 1.4x max magnification 5-stop Optical Image Stabilizer RF100mm F2.8 L Macro is USM Lens, Medium Telephoto Lens, Macro Lens, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Black

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** R41206
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate your macro game — capture the unseen in stunning detail!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RF100mm F2.8 L Macro is USM Lens, Medium Telephoto Lens, Macro Lens, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Black by canon
- **How much does it cost?** R41206 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/306601555-rf100mm-f2-8-l-macro-is-usm-lens-medium-telephoto)

## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Bokeh Like a Pro:** Fixed f/2.8 aperture delivers creamy, dreamy background blur that makes your subject pop.
- • **Steady Shots Every Time:** Advanced Hybrid IS with up to 5 stops of shake correction ensures razor-sharp images and smooth video.
- • **Unmatched Close-Up Power:** World’s first medium telephoto macro lens with 1.4x magnification for ultra-detailed shots.
- • **Versatile & Built to Last:** Optimized for EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras with fast, precise autofocus and robust L-series durability.
- • **Creative Control at Your Fingertips:** Spherical Aberration Control Ring lets you sculpt foreground and background bokeh for artistic flair.

## Overview

The Canon RF100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM is a groundbreaking medium telephoto macro lens designed for EOS R full-frame mirrorless cameras. It offers an unprecedented 1.4x maximum magnification, a bright fixed f/2.8 aperture for exceptional low-light and bokeh performance, and a powerful 5-stop Hybrid Optical Image Stabilizer for sharp handheld shooting. With its innovative Spherical Aberration Control Ring, this lens empowers photographers to create uniquely artistic images, making it a must-have for professionals seeking precision, versatility, and creative freedom.

## Description

Engineered specifically for full-frame EOS R series cameras, the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM is the world’s first* medium telephoto macro lens delivering close-up imagery at up to 1.4x magnification with autofocus. Featuring a fixed 100mm focal length, a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture for blurred backgrounds and low light shooting, fast, highly-precise AF, and an SA (spherical aberration) Control Ring, the RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM lens elevates the look of portraits and macro shots with the option of creating dreamlike or romantic images with a soft focus look. With strong built-in optical image stabilization and Canon’s Hybrid IS system, close-up shooting and video are sharp and stable. Using the FLM, imagemakers can expect to see stunning results that can enhance their creative/artistic vision.

Review: Best RF lens on the market - This auto focus makes macro photography so much easier. This lens is not limited to just macro, you canget get great portraits and landscapes too.
Review: One of my favorite lenses - I have been doing photography for a long time. When I switched over to the R series of cameras I started to upgrade my lenses. One of the last ones I needed to get was the 100mm. This lens is so tack sharp it's not funny. I have been doing taking photos of gear and needed this lens as it gives the best look for what I needed. Over all it's a fast lens with a solid build. It's not super light but the value is great.

## Features

- World’s First Medium Telephoto Macro Lens with a Maximum Magnification of 1.4x.
- High Image Quality and Bright, fixed f/2.8 Aperture Telephoto Macro RF Lens
- Optical Image Stabilizer with up to 5 Stops of Shake Correction.
- Hybrid IS Compensates for Angular and Shift Camera Shake during Macro Shooting.
- Spherical Aberration (SA) Control Ring Allows Adjustments to Shape and Character of Foreground/Background Bokeh

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08M91FQW6 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #65 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (352) |
| Date First Available | April 14, 2021 |
| Item Weight | 1.61 pounds |
| Item model number | 4514C002 |
| Manufacturer | Canon USA |
| Product Dimensions | 3.21 x 3.21 x 5.83 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Canon
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon RF
- **Focal Length Description:** 100mm fixed
- **Lens Type:** Macro

## Images

![RF100mm F2.8 L Macro is USM Lens, Medium Telephoto Lens, Macro Lens, Compatible with EOS R Series Mirrorless Cameras, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/518lL1n30gL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best RF lens on the market
*by S***I on December 28, 2025*

This auto focus makes macro photography so much easier. This lens is not limited to just macro, you canget get great portraits and landscapes too.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my favorite lenses
*by N***E on October 23, 2025*

I have been doing photography for a long time. When I switched over to the R series of cameras I started to upgrade my lenses. One of the last ones I needed to get was the 100mm. This lens is so tack sharp it's not funny. I have been doing taking photos of gear and needed this lens as it gives the best look for what I needed. Over all it's a fast lens with a solid build. It's not super light but the value is great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent improvement over the EF 100mm Macro
*by F***R on January 9, 2022*

Almost all of my macro shots are taken hand held, so I really like the IS of this lens. Combine that with the IBIS of the R5 and R6 and you get a winning combination. I've tried the Spherical Aberration (SA) ring, and it works ok, but prefer to do that in post, if need be, so I have it locked on "0". Once you get the hang of it, it could save you a bit of editing in post if you like to mess with that, so I think it is a nice feature. I'm just not big on doing a lot of post editing, particularly messing with bokeh. I like the control ring of the new RF lenses and have it programmed so I can select focus points. It focuses quickly and I don't think it's entirely the cameras because I have the EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro and ring adapter, so Canon has improved on the USM. IQ is similar to the EF version, but I have to give the edge to the RF (I'm a pixel peeper), I have taken enough shots with both the EF and RF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM glass on the R5 to make a fair comparison. As you may know, all lenses have a "sweet spot". Although it has very good IQ wide open (f/2.8), but take it up a few stops, and IQ is amazing. I've found f/8+/- to f/16 to be a good range, although I haven't needed to take it higher than f/16 to get my shots. The wasp face was taken at f/16, 1/500th. The RF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro is a nice improvement of the EF version, IMO, and is a must have if you like to shoot macro, even occasionally, on your new R series camera. Yes, it is a bit expensive, but worth every penny. It's really hard to tell from images posted here just how good they are, but I will post some anyway. The shots are cropped, maybe 50%, mainly because the subjects are so tiny and even at 1.4:1, they are small on the R5 sensor. The flower with the yellow disk is smaller than a dime and is a 40 shot "focus stack" taken using the EOS R6 on a tripod. The other flowers are 1/4"+/-. The wasps are 1/2", if that. Except for the "focus stacked" image, the rest are "hand held" and I used high ISO settings so I could freeze action and to keep my aperture in the "sweet spot". The wind was blowing the flowers and the insects were constantly moving.

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