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 70-200 F4L 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 RF 70-200 F4L IS USM with a length of 119mm, is 29mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has a larger diameter of 84mm 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 70-200 F4L IS 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 70-200 F4L IS 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 70-200 F4L IS USM weighs 695g, 4% (35g) lighter than the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS's weight of 730g.
Filter Threads
The Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM has a 77mm 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 77mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS and the Canon RF 70-200 F4L IS 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 70-200 F4L IS USM has a focal range of 70-200mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112 - 320mm .
