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 RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM 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 RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM with a length of 91mm, is 74mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has a larger diameter of 78mm 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 RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM weighs 500g, 33% (248g) lighter than the TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro's weight of 748g.
Filter Threads
Both the TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro and the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM 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
Both the TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro and the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM has the same Canon RF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon RF lenses are Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50.
TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro is also available in the Sony E , Nikon Z, Leica L and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
TTArtisan 100mm f2.8 Macro is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 100mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
150mm.
On the other hand, the Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 85mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 136mm.
