EF100mm 2.8 l lens

Is there 2 different lens in the 100mm? a telephoto/macro and just a macro?

I seen on acouple of threads that one asked if its good for portraits too?

I am hoping ( and i say hoping) to find one to buy ( used) for my xmas present to myself..

Canon do there standard 100mm macro lens and the more expensive L 100mm. They are great for Portraits.

They currently make three lenses in 100mm:

• 100mm f/2.8 macro
• 100mm f/2.8L IS macro
• 100mm f/2 (not macro)

They're all great for portraits, with the f/2 able to give slightly shallower depth of field, and to allow twice as much light to enter for lower light environments.

Canon currently makes three different 100mm lenses and there is also one discontinued 100mm 2.8

http://www.canon.com …camera/lens/ef/​macro.html

thanks for the info!

Just an FYI, while I would love to have the L, for the build and hybrid IS, the non-L 100mm macro is tack sharp and one of the best bang for the buck lenses out there.

If you can afford it get the 100L I plan on having this lens forever! It is the lens I alway grab first when going out to shoot, second being the 35L and together they are just awesome!

I miss my 100L so much, sharpest glass I have ever had