The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 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 Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 123mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS also has a larger diameter of 82mm compared to the Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro's 73mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang 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 Samyang 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. Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro weighs 720g, which means it is 10g (1%) lighter than the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS which has a weight of 730g.
Filter Threads
Both the Samyang 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 Samyang 100mm F2.8 Macro has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Fujifilm X , Micro Four Thirds , Nikon F (FX) , Pentax KAF , Samsung NX , Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8 .
