How much does the RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM cost in the UK?

The RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM starts from £1369 in the UK, available across 6 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Canon

Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Name: RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Brand: Canon
Availability: InStock

The Canon RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM is Canon's finest macro lens — a true 1.4× super-macro capable of capturing subjects larger than life. Combined with 5-stop optical IS, an exceptional 85mm-equivalent portrait perspective, and full L-series build quality, it doubles as one of the best portrait telephoto primes in the RF lineup.

GearFrame's Take

A uniquely capable macro and portrait lens in one — 1.4× super-macro capability, 5-stop IS, and L-series build quality.

Starting from

£1369 new

Used from £670 (eBay)

Average price across retailers: ~£1374

Available at 6 retailers

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Clifton Cameras

£1369

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Wex Photo Video

£1369

was £1479

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eBay used

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£670

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Wex Photo Video used

£989

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eBay

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£768

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Value & Depreciation

£1480

Launch price

→

£1299

Today

12%

Value drop

Over ~5 years, this camera has cost roughly £36/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

Core

Released

2021

Focal Length

100mm

Aperture

f/2.8

Compatible Mount

Canon RF

Filter Size

67mm

Dimensions

81.5mm diameter × 148mm length

Weight

685g

Weather Sealed

Yes

Optics & Focus

AF Motor

Dual Nano USM — fast for a macro lens

Optical IS

Optical IS — 5 stops (up to 8 stops with IBIS)

Min. Focus Distance

N/A — lens

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

8.0

Street

4.8

Travel

5.8

Wedding & Events

6.6

Filmmaking

4.4

Documentary

5.6

Sports & Action

6.4

Landscape

6.3

Casual

5.6

Food

8.5

Macro

8.3

Architecture

6.1

Underwater

8.2

✅ Great For

🍽️

Food 8.5 Strong on close focusing, focal length and optical quality.

🔬

Macro 8.3 Strong on close focusing, optical quality and focal length. 1.4× super-macro is unique — captures insects, flowers, and product details beyond life-size.

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Underwater 8.2 Strong on focal length, close focusing and optical quality.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

🎬

Filmmaking 4.4 Held back by video handling and focal length.

🌆

Street 4.8 Held back by focal length.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →