The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS 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 Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 82mm, is 66mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS also has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro's 74mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro and Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS 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. Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro weighs 298g, which means it is 432g (59%) lighter than the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS which has a weight of 730g.
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS 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 Panasonic S 100mm F2.8 Macro has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
