Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro vs Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro and Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED.

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Product
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Name Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Release Year 2009 2007
Release Date
MSRP 1049 USD 1889 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Mount Canon EF Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
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 30 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Focal Length 100 mm 24-70 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
46 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 77 mm 83 mm
Length 123 mm 133 mm
Weight 625 gr 900 gr
Other
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm F2.8 G ED
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-73 HB-40
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A