... it could become a very popular choice for the keen macro shooter.
You've just repeated my point there (and what Pete said too)
Just for info the 'old' Canon 100 macro is not an 'L' - not sure about the new IS one.but I thought that all L grade lenses were sold with at least the hood if not collar as well.
Just for info the 'old' Canon 100 macro is not an 'L' - not sure about the new IS one.
Of course, you don't need a tripod ring on an IS lens, do you