Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L IS USM Macro LensPrimarily designed for close up shooting, the EF 100mm f 2. 8L Macro IS USM from Canon 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