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 STF GM 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 FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM with a length of 118mm, is 5mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a larger diameter of 85mm 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, 10% (75g) lighter than the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM's weight of 700g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM has a filter size of 72mm 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 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM 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.
