The Canon RF 100mm macro earned a place in my kit for product details, ring photographs, portraits, and headshots.
Originally published on YouTube Mar 12, 2025.
Why I added a macro lens
Borrowing the EF version reminded me how useful a dedicated macro lens can be. I then bought a used RF version and began using it for detailed product work and people. This video records my early experience after about two weeks.
More than close-up photographs
I show examples from portraits, a proposal, and product photography. The 100mm focal length works for people as well as small details, which makes the lens useful beyond occasional ring photographs.
Controls and handling
I cover the focus limiter, stabilization, control ring, and spherical-aberration control. I also discuss using a circular polarizer for reflections. My emphasis is on the photographs and how the lens fits into a working kit.
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