Primarily designed for close-up shooting, the Canon EF 100mm f/2-8L Macro IS USM Lens is a versatile L-series short telephoto prime that is also well-suited for portraiture and other mid-range subjects- As a macro lens, however, this 100mm offers a life-size, 1:1 maximum magnification and an 11-8" minimum focusing distance- Complementing close-up shooting, an Image Stabilizer is featured that minimizes camera shake by two stops at full 1:1 magnification, or up to four stops at lower magnifications for sharper handheld shooting- Also contributing to smooth and intuitive handling, a ring-type USM and internal focusing design offers quick, quiet, and accurate autofocus performance along with full-time manual focus override- In regard to its optical assets, one ultra-low dispersion element is featured, to control color fringing and chromatic aberrations, and a Super Spectra coating has been applied to suppress flare and ghosting for improved contrast and color fidelity- Additionally, as an L-series lens, this 100mm f/2-8 is weather-sealed for working in inclement conditions- {Key Features} - EF-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format - Aperture Range: f/2-8 to f/32 - One Ultra-Low Dispersion Element - Super Spectra Coating - 1:1 Magnification, 11-8" Min- Focus - Ring-Type Ultrasonic Motor AF System - Focus Range Limiter - Optical Image Stabilizer - Weather-Sealed Construction - Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragmbr> {Box Contents} - Canon EF 100mm f/2-8L Macro IS USM Lens - Canon E-67 II Lens Cap - Canon Lens Dust Cap E (Rear) - Canon ET-73 Lens Hood - Canon LP1219 Soft Lens Case