The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS and the Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM weighs 600g, 29% (250g) lighter than the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS's weight of 850g.
Lens Mounts
Both the Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS and the Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS is also available in Pentax KAF , Sony Alpha and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Hartblei 80mm F2.8 IF TS is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 80mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 128mm.
Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM 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.