The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro and the Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro 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. TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro is the longer of the two lenses at 165mm. The Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM with a length of 119mm, is 46mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro's 77mm 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 f2.8 Macro USM weighs 600g, 19% (148g) lighter than the TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro's weight of 748g.
Filter Threads
The TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM has a 58mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro:
And these are the 58mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM:
Lens Mounts
The TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Canon 100mm f2.8 Macro USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P, Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro is also available in the Sony E , Nikon Z, Canon RF and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
