Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro Lens - More Than You'd Expect!

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  • Canon’s 100mm f/2.8 L Series macro lens was first released in 2009, but let’s take a closer look at how this lens holds up and performs for video and photos. Overall this is an outstanding lens, and while it works very well at f2.8, I’ve been getting the best results between f4 and f6.
    There’s also a little bit of weirdness with the stabilizer and rolling shutter, but it’s very manageable and doesn’t affect still photos. Otherwise this is an awesome lens to add to your lineup, and remember, it’s always a smart idea to consider renting camera gear before diving in and making a big financial commitment.
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    0:57 - Macro Basics & Tech Specs
    1:36 - Stabilization
    2:31 - Stabilization Issues
    3:13 - Price
    3:38 - RF Mount Compatibility
    4:01 - Image Quality & Sharpness
    4:55 - Different Uses
    5:42 - Lenses Are Worth the Investment
    6:56 - My Lens Buying Guide
    8:12 - Rent Instead of Dent-ing Your Wallet!
    9:27 - Dive Into More Lenses
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  • @tombuck
    @tombuck  3 роки тому +2

    0:00 - Tiny Details, BIG Impact
    0:57 - Macro Basics & Tech Specs
    1:36 - Stabilization
    2:31 - Stabilization Issues
    3:13 - Price
    3:38 - RF Mount Compatibility
    4:01 - Image Quality & Sharpness
    4:55 - Different Uses
    5:42 - Lenses Are Worth the Investment
    6:56 - My Lens Buying Guide
    8:12 - Rent Instead of Dent-ing Your Wallet!
    9:27 - Dive Into More Lenses

    • @luke_1234
      @luke_1234 3 роки тому

      Please include time stamps for dad jokes😄

    • @bwcfr
      @bwcfr 3 роки тому +1

      Where can i find your class?

  • @BasicFilmmaker
    @BasicFilmmaker 3 роки тому +3

    I love Canon glass. Nice explain for people on what all this stuff is about. 👍👍👍

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      I've seen that you're still using Canon glass even on the new Sony!

  • @DigitalSlang
    @DigitalSlang 3 роки тому +3

    Love macro lenses! Great for some crazy close b-roll. Congrats on 30k!!

  • @ruitorre
    @ruitorre 3 роки тому +3

    That's my favorite lens even for portrature. The detail on that lens photos is epic! The bokeh... oh God!! Love it even more than the 70-200

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому +2

      It’s REALLY great for portraits. Definitely underrated there.

  • @xaviertx89
    @xaviertx89 3 роки тому +2

    Great video Tom !!! 🙌🏽🙏🏼

  • @heatherjustcreate
    @heatherjustcreate 3 роки тому +4

    FIRST! Also I love you!! 😘💜💜💜

  • @joshantolin
    @joshantolin 3 роки тому +1

    I have this and I love it. One of my favorite lenses of all time 😊

  • @DanielTolson1
    @DanielTolson1 3 роки тому +1

    Great content. Thank you.

  • @SeanMiller318
    @SeanMiller318 2 роки тому +1

    Great review and information. Thanks.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  2 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @emergenthub305
    @emergenthub305 17 днів тому

    Regarding the stabilizer rattling when you shake the lens, I heard a tip from a photographer advising people to turn the stabilizer off, on their Canon 70-200mm lens, when the camera is on, before storage and transportation, because it locks the mechanism in place, and protects it from damage. Your lens is probably rattling because the stabilizer was left on before the camera was turned off and the lens removed.

  • @KaanSenel
    @KaanSenel 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video Tom! Came across your channel through your podcast with Peter! And now I'm looking into buying this last the past few weeks and look what kinda video pops up hahaha. I was already convinced I was going to buy this lens, but great to get some extra validation on why I should buy it. 😁

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому +1

      Awesome! It's a really great one for sure.

  • @MikeMena
    @MikeMena 3 роки тому +5

    ULTRA DAD MODE ENABLED (explaining why dad joke is funny) 😂😂🤣

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому +1

      We’ve reached the next level.

  • @PrestonJensen
    @PrestonJensen 3 роки тому +1

    Great information! The rental process really sparked my interest! I have always wanted to rent a lens! Awesome work!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      It’s a great way to access gear. 👍

  • @TheNewArtSchool
    @TheNewArtSchool Рік тому +1

    Great video! Have you tried the old 180mm L macro? It’s very sharp wide open.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Рік тому +1

      I haven't! But I know it's always been a pretty popular one.

  • @monkeywizard77
    @monkeywizard77 Рік тому

    The 11 inch minimum focusing distance is measured to the sensor of the camera, not to the lens... which lets you get even closer! Curious to hear your thoughts on the 100mm Macro RF canon lens & it's Spherical Aberration dial.. I have not yet had the chance to play with it too much, but It seems like it might have some fun applications.

  • @leestuart38
    @leestuart38 3 роки тому +1

    This thing is really a Swiss Army knife. I shoot at least half of the b-roll for my videos on this lens

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      Yes! Incredibly versatile.

  • @TetraEzio
    @TetraEzio 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome!

  • @LouisLuzuka
    @LouisLuzuka 3 роки тому +1

    Can you do a follow up with this lens?

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      What would you like to know?

  • @canonlandwhale1228
    @canonlandwhale1228 3 роки тому +2

    The macro is so much fun

  • @RafickBottse
    @RafickBottse 3 роки тому +1

    I have the same lens I've noticed when the aputure is at 2.8 and removed the lens from the camera you'll hear the shaking of the stabilizer more then when it is at F10 above

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      Oooh, how interesting. I need to experiment more.

    • @tfechtenburg
      @tfechtenburg 3 роки тому +1

      The rattle is most likely because you remove the lens when the camera is still on.
      Always turn off the camera before changing lenses, otherwise the lens is not locked into position.
      That also explains why the issue is not consistent 😀
      Most lenses are mist sharp 2 stops above wides aperture. That also align with your experiences 😀
      Love my 100mm 2.8 L Macro ❤️

  • @oo0Spyder0oo
    @oo0Spyder0oo 3 роки тому +1

    Your body Eos R’s stabilisation will help on the video side, the older IS on this lens isn’t too great on non IS bodies though.

  • @ramonaguilar1135
    @ramonaguilar1135 3 роки тому +1

    NICE!!!!!

  • @JaredSpink
    @JaredSpink 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the close up look at the macro! Also is that big macro available at all McDonalds locations?

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      Only participating locations for a limited time.

  • @rafiquemuzhaffar5340
    @rafiquemuzhaffar5340 3 роки тому +2

    Hey Tom, thanks for another awesome video! I own the lense too and figured out the rattle sound from the lense is the IS. You have to switch it off before you switch off the camera. That should stop it, I figured it out after a year of owning it

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      Perfect! I figured it was the IS, but I couldn't figure out how to stop it. This makes sense.

    • @rafiquemuzhaffar5340
      @rafiquemuzhaffar5340 3 роки тому +1

      @@tombuck yeah, you mentioned you figured it was the IS. I hope it works for your lense. Thank you again for teaching us so much on UA-cam. I learnt a lot from you

  • @marilynzanca7712
    @marilynzanca7712 18 днів тому

    Hi, I don't have that close up with my canon 100mm f2.8.cant work that one out and I have ised the 3 different switches on the lense. Do you have any clues.

  • @RockyMaiviaMiami
    @RockyMaiviaMiami 3 роки тому +2

    With My 85 1.4 you have to turn off IS before detaching the lens. No shake . However when I forget, it shakes like crazy.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому +1

      Good to know!

    • @RockyMaiviaMiami
      @RockyMaiviaMiami 3 роки тому

      Tom Buck no idea if that’s a thing or not. Does it work for you ?🤷

  • @lifesbeautiful3024
    @lifesbeautiful3024 3 роки тому +1

    Great job, Tom. I love this lens myself! The EF 100 macro non L lens is great also, but lacks IS, although it’s about a hundred dollars cheaper

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      I've never used the non-L version, but I figure the price difference is so minor, it's worth it to go for the red ring.

  • @PhillipRPeck
    @PhillipRPeck 3 роки тому +1

    Love your videos. And your podcast. I wanted to point out (because I'm that guy) that when measuring minimum focusing distance, it's measured from the sensor and not the front of the lens.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      Thanks for that!

  • @MakeTechPtyLtd
    @MakeTechPtyLtd 3 роки тому +1

    LOL Big Macro! well done haha

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      Thank you, thank you

  • @imrulkayes4623
    @imrulkayes4623 2 роки тому +1

    What is the chair you are using?

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  2 роки тому

      It’s the $60ish office chair from IKEA 👍

  • @PhillipRPeck
    @PhillipRPeck 3 роки тому +1

    Does the shaking stop once the lens is powered via the camera?

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      It's tough to say for sure, but it does seems like when the IS first becomes active is when it really kicks in.

    • @PhillipRPeck
      @PhillipRPeck 3 роки тому +1

      @@tombuck Sorry, that was probably too obvious. Love your channel! Great review of the MV7

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @lehcimst
    @lehcimst 3 роки тому +1

    I'm totally feeling the Wrath of these videos. They're Super Rad!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому +1

      You should tell your mom, and your dad. 🤙

    • @lehcimst
      @lehcimst 3 роки тому

      @@tombuck

  • @jasonnowwhat5041
    @jasonnowwhat5041 3 роки тому +1

    Hard stops when manual focusing?

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому +1

      You can keep spinning the ring, but the focus will stop when it reaches the limit.

  • @xuanhatuvi
    @xuanhatuvi 2 роки тому +1

    what camera do you use to record this video

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  2 роки тому +1

      This was the Canon EOS R 👍

    • @xuanhatuvi
      @xuanhatuvi 2 роки тому

      @@tombuck how do you set up lighting for this video

  • @pablokbs
    @pablokbs 3 роки тому +1

    5:35 don't you dare stopping these.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      I would never do such a thing! 😁

  • @DronieUp
    @DronieUp 3 роки тому +1

    If your doing any video work and using this lens on a tripod, you should turn off your IS.
    You won’t see that “wobble”.

  • @TheMrdoc26
    @TheMrdoc26 3 роки тому +1

    Dang I paid to much. Pic of coin with a chip error or cracks in it. After the pic taken the chip is not focused. Not clear at max zoom. What am I doing wrong. F4 100 then use the light meter to get the light. With flash and light no flash qith light. I must be doing something wrong

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      Hmm, it's possible that you have a defective copy. If so, Canon's warranty should cover it. I will say that mine is sharpest around f5 or so.

  • @MSladekPhoto
    @MSladekPhoto 3 роки тому +2

    "BIG MAC-ro" for the win! Comes with special sauce for beautiful images and video. Bwaaahaaaahaaa! Good points about "tiers" of lenses and being aware of your own use-case needs. Bonus tip for LensRentals.com - if you like the lens, they have a "keeper" option to purchase most of their rentable gear at used prices after rental period.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому +1

      The Keeper option is always very tempting. If the prices were just a LITTLE lower I’d definitely be in big trouble.

    • @MSladekPhoto
      @MSladekPhoto 3 роки тому

      @@tombuck Yep - I hear that. One thing in my favor is they don't usually have many options for Fuji ;)

  • @PhillipBridgesReviews
    @PhillipBridgesReviews 3 роки тому +1

    Was on another channel watching camera rigs. A clip caught my eye. I was like That’s Toms room. ua-cam.com/video/heJ9hWNb10g/v-deo.html Go to 13:10 Just letting you know 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому +1

      How bizarre! They wrote an article about tilt shift lenses last year and included a link to my video, which was super cool. I’ve used StudioBinder videos in my classes and stuff before, but it’s strange to see a random clip from an older video of mine (they did put a little credit in the corner) 🤷🏻‍♂️
      Thanks for the heads up!

  • @SuperPawsitive
    @SuperPawsitive 3 роки тому +1

    Woah! Changed the name of the channel? No longer the enthusiasm project? 0:

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      Eek! I did that about a month ago because I was finding people getting confused pretty often. I still kept the TEP name for my podcast though because I love it 👍

    • @SuperPawsitive
      @SuperPawsitive 3 роки тому +1

      @@tombuck Really?
      I must have been under a rock for a month. I didn't notice. Hahaha

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому +1

      How dare you not immediately notice a branding change to my UA-cam channel! 😁

  • @billzidis2656
    @billzidis2656 3 роки тому +1

    Great lens no doubt but nothing comes close to the Legendary Nikon 200mm Macro. I regret my life selling that lens

  • @DeedreCousins
    @DeedreCousins 3 роки тому +4

    Oh wow! “Big Macro” 🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому +1

      It’s ridiculous how proud I am of that.

    • @DeedreCousins
      @DeedreCousins 3 роки тому +1

      Lol. That was the ultimate dad joke.

  • @Janet_Airlines802
    @Janet_Airlines802 3 роки тому +1

    Now they cranked the price to 1300 wtf!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 роки тому

      Really?! How crazy. It's a good lens, but I wouldn't spend that much on it.