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 RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 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 Sony FE 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. Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro weighs 646g, which means it is 84g (11%) lighter than the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS which has a weight of 730g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 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 Sony FE 100mm F2.8 Macro has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E 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 .
