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 RF 28-70mm F2L 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 RF 28-70mm F2L USM with a length of 140mm, is 8mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM has a larger diameter of 104mm compared to the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS's 82mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS and Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS and the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM Size and Weight 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 RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS weighs 730g, which means it is 700g (48%) lighter than the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM which has a weight of 1430g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS and the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM has the same Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 .
Focal Range
Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
160mm .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 28-70mm F2L USM has a focal range of 28-70mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 44.8 - 112mm .
