Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro vs Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro and Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Name Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2009 2005
Release Date
MSRP 1049 USD 1249 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
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
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
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
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS 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 30 cm 45 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 15 elements  /  12 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 100 mm 24-105 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
81 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
IS
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Diameter 77 mm 83 mm
Length 123 mm 107 mm
Weight 625 gr 670 gr
Other
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Canon EF 24-105mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 77 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-73 EW-83H
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A