The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS and the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS is the longer of the two lenses at 148mm. The Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM with a length of 123mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS also has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM's 78mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM weighs 625g, 14% (105g) lighter than the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS's weight of 730g.
Filter Threads
Both the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS and the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM have the same Filter thread size of 67mm.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
