The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro 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 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro with a length of 99mm, is 24mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro's 75mm diameter.
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 100mm F2.8 Macro weighs 505g, which means it is 120g (19%) lighter than the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM which has a weight of 625g.
Filter Threads
The Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro has the Sony Alpha lens mount whereas the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
