Canon

Canon 2518A003 EF 100mm f/2 USM Lens Renewed

Name: Canon 2518A003 EF 100mm f/2 USM Lens Renewed
Brand: Canon
SKU: 2518A003

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Capture Stunning Portraits with a Classic Telephoto Lens The Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM is a telephoto lens designed for capturing beautiful portraits and close-up shots. With its fast f/2 aperture and Micro Ultrasonic Motor (USM), this lens delivers exceptional image quality, smooth focusing, and pl...

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Overview

Capture Stunning Portraits with a Classic Telephoto Lens

The Canon EF 100mm f/2 USM is a telephoto lens designed for capturing beautiful portraits and close-up shots. With its fast f/2 aperture and Micro Ultrasonic Motor (USM), this lens delivers exceptional image quality, smooth focusing, and pleasing bokeh. Its internal focusing system and full-time manual focus override provide precise control over your images.

Specifications:

Mount: Canon EF
Focal Length: 100mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2
Focusing: Internal Focusing
Motor: Micro UltraSonic Motor (USM)
Manual Focus: Full-time Manual Focus

Key Features

A sharp medium telephoto prime lens with fast f/2 maximum aperture.

The ultrasonic focus motor (USM) provides fast, smooth and silent autofocus.

Multi-Coated Lens Elements

58mm Metal Filter Thread

Specifications

Focal Length

100mm

Maximum Aperture

f/2

Autofocus Motor

Ultrasonic Focus Motor (USM)

Filter Thread

58mm Metal

Lens Elements

Multi-Coated

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum aperture of this Canon 100mm lens?

This Canon lens features a fast maximum aperture of f/2, which is beneficial for shooting in low light and achieving shallow depth of field.

Does this lens include an autofocus motor, and how does it perform?

Yes, it is equipped with an ultrasonic focus motor (USM) that provides fast, smooth, and silent autofocus operation.

What size filters are compatible with this lens?

The lens has a 58mm metal filter thread, allowing it to accept standard 58mm filters.

Are the lens elements treated to improve image quality?

Yes, the lens elements are multi-coated, which helps to reduce flare and ghosting, improving contrast and color accuracy.

Is this a brand new lens or a refurbished unit?

This specific product is a renewed Canon 2518A003 EF 100mm f/2 USM Lens, indicating it has undergone a refurbishment process.

Strengths & Trade-offs

👍 Pros

Offers a fast f/2 maximum aperture, allowing for excellent low-light performance and beautiful background blur.
Equipped with an ultrasonic focus motor (USM), delivering fast, smooth, and notably silent autofocus capabilities.
Features multi-coated lens elements which help to reduce flare and ghosting, enhancing image contrast and color fidelity.
Includes a 58mm metal filter thread, providing durability and compatibility with a wide range of standard filters.
As a medium telephoto prime lens, it provides a classic focal length ideal for portraits and selective focus.

👎 Cons

Being a prime lens, it lacks the versatility of a zoom lens, requiring the photographer to physically move to adjust framing.
The 58mm filter thread, while standard, means existing filters of different sizes would require an adapter or new purchases.
As a renewed product, its external condition and internal components may show signs of prior use or refurbishment.
The f/2 aperture, while fast, is not the absolute widest available in prime lenses, which might limit extreme low-light options.
Focusing only through the USM system means it does not offer manual focus override without disengaging autofocus.