The Canon RF 100mm F2.8L MACRO IS USM is a new macro autofocus prime lens for Canon’s full-frame mirrorless cameras that offers 1.4x magnification and an adjustable Spherical Aberration Control ring.

This is the world’s first AF macro lens with 1.4x magnification, made possible by the lens’ floating system and short back focusing.

The new Spherical Aberration Control ring varies the look of the background and foreground bokeh, while allowing photographers to create a soft-focus effect on the subject.

The RF 100mm F2.8L MACRO IS USM also features 5-stops of OIS and 8-stops of Combined IS when used with the EOS R5 and EOS R6 cameras.

It will be priced at £1479.99 / €1689.99.

Canon UK Press Release

Also launching today is the RF 100mm F2.8L MACRO IS USM – the world’s first AF macro lens with 1.4x magnification. This lens is a kitbag essential for all photographers, from enthusiasts to professionals, looking to advance their creative skills with the powerful benefits EOS R System cameras and lenses bring.

The RF 100mm F2.8L MACRO IS USM is a truly versatile lens, and a kitbag ‘must have’ for professionals, semi-professionals and enthusiasts alike shooting macro, still life and portrait photography. Its higher-than-average magnification ratio 1.4:1 – made possible by the lens’ floating system and short back focusing – allows photographers to capture exceptional close-up detail. The flattering focal length of 100mm at f/2.8 aperture is perfect for those looking to take striking portraiture.

In addition to its incredible magnification, a standout feature, and an improvement from its EF version – the EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM – is a new variable and adjustable Spherical Aberration Control ring. Photographers can vary the look of the background and foreground bokeh, while allowing them to create a soft-focus effect on the subject. It’s f/2.8 maximum aperture with 9-blades gives shallow depth of field and beautiful bokeh. Boasting the professional grade image quality seen throughout Canon’s RF lens line-up, the RF 100mm F2.8L MACRO IS USM’s advanced lens design ensures sharp, high-contrast images edge-to-edge.

The RF 100mm F2.8L MACRO IS USM also features up to 5-stops Optical Image Stabilization and 8-stops Combined IS (using CIPA standards) when used with the EOS R5 and EOS R6, significantly reducing camera shake while hand-held. Dual Nano USM AF provides smooth, accurate and high-speed auto focus that is virtually silent, while focus breathing is also suppressed – making it ideal for shooting movies and in post-production when Focus Stacking.