The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF 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. Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro with a length of 95mm, is 28mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM also has a larger diameter of 78mm compared to the Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro's 73mm 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. Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro weighs 530g, which means it is 95g (15%) lighter than the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM which has a weight of 625g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Macro Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Macro Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro has a filter size of 55mm 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 55mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro and the Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro IS USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are , and .
Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
100mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
