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 RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS 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 RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS is the longer of the two lenses at 148mm. The Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro with a length of 95mm, is 53mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS also has a larger diameter of 82mm 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 200g (27%) lighter than the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS which has a weight of 730g.
Filter Threads
The Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro has a filter size of 55mm whereas the Canon RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS 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 RF 100mm F2.8L Macro IS:
Lens Mounts
The Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF Macro has the Canon EF 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 , and for the Canon EF Mount and Canon R6 V, Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
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.
