Canon 100mm f/3.5 III
Optical design
Average brightness in this league Has 10 aperture blades, this lens has a beautiful bokeh.Physical characteristics
With a lens filter diameter of 40 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter but you can chose from plenty options. 73 mm long, requires consideration if you want to carry in the camera bag. Weights 220 grams so consider putting to your camera bag.Canon 100mm f/3.5 III purchase historyStable
Prices have held steady across 10 months of tracked sales — pay around the $264.50 fair value and watch for outliers below it.
Best deals
1158 of 2312 tracked sales (50%) closed at or under the $264.50 fair value.
- Aug 8, 2025$9.00$-255.50 / typical
- Jan 6, 2025$22.00$-242.50 / typical
- Jul 8, 2025$23.00$-241.50 / typical
- Jun 26, 2025$28.00$-236.50 / typical
- Jul 13, 2025$28.00$-236.50 / typical
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Reviews
Sharpness That Razors Envy... Sharper than the proverbial razor, the images this lens produces will please ( and shock ) even the most discriminating photographer. There is even room for a tripod support ring, if wanted, to ensure those engaging in 1:1 image reproduction maintain the sharpness this lens is capable. If one wants to handhold and forego a tripod, the built-in IS works VERY well. One thing included in this lens design is weather sealing, which, in MHO, is more desirous than image stabilization. When using this lens in a tropical location, temperate rainforest, or even a shore setting, this latter feature is of utmost importance. Simply add a UV filter to the front element and you are ready to go in less than perfect conditions. Due to these features and it inherit sharpness, this lens is the ' Ayatollah of Rock n' Rolla '. Easily a solid ' 10 ', or 5 out of 5 stars. Read full review
Crisp photos - natural light is easily captured and the objects true color and image quality and is accurately recorded. Excellent lens..no complaints. The manual focus operation is best for extreme closeups. Automatic focus shifts in and out of focus with the inevitable minute movement of the camera or the subject. With patience and a careful eye there are many more opportunities for interesting pictures not available to the photographer with a standard lens. This lens produced more results than I was expecting.
It's a perfect Macro lens! Pros: Super sharp Macro lens! Awesome image quality! Amazing bokeh! Very lightweight! (Minor) Cons: AF has 3 distance modes which can be cumbersome at times. AF at short focal distances tends to "wander" when not using a tripod (but this is common with this type of lens.)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Canon 100mm f/3.5 III?
Canon 100mm f/3.5 III is a camera lens with 100mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/3.5/22, for the Canon S mount, supporting the 35mm rangefinder format, weighing 220g.
What mount is the Canon 100mm f/3.5 III compatible with?
Canon 100mm f/3.5 III uses a Canon S mount and supports the 35mm rangefinder format.
How much does the Canon 100mm f/3.5 III cost?
Based on recent eBay sold listings the Canon 100mm f/3.5 III typically sells for around $9.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.
Is the Canon 100mm f/3.5 III a good lens?
Canon 100mm f/3.5 III has a community rating of 4.9/5 from 66 review(s).
Which lenses are similar to the Canon 100mm f/3.5 III?
Similar lenses include Canon 100mm f/2, Canon 100mm f/3.5 II, Canon 85mm f/1.5 II.