Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM vs Canon EF 100mm F2 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM and Canon EF 100mm F2 USM .

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Product
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Name Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Release Year 1996 1991
Release Date
MSRP 1579 USD 479 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 48 cm 90 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Maximum Aperture F3,5 F2
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Construction 14 elements  /  12 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Focal Length 180 mm 100 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 82 mm 75 mm
Length 186 mm 73 mm
Weight 1090 gr 460 gr
Other
Canon EF 180mm F3.5 L Macro USM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-78II ET-65 III
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A