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 Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM 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 Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM with a length of 118mm, is 30mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a larger diameter of 85mm 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 Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM 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 Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM 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. Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM weighs 700g, 4% (30g) 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 Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM:
Lens Mounts
The Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS has the Canon RF lens mount whereas the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
