The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 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. Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 148mm. The Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM with a length of 123mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro also has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM's 78mm 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. Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM weighs 625g, 3% (21g) lighter than the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro's weight of 646g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro and the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM 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 Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro has the Sony E 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 FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E 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.
