Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II vs Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II and Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro.

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Product
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Name Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Also known as Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Release Year 2010 2009
Release Date
MSRP 1299 USD 1049 USD
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Lens Type
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
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 45 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 4,2 1
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Construction 17 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Focal Length 24-120 mm 100 mm
Zoom Range 96 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VR II
Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 84 mm 77 mm
Length 103 mm 123 mm
Weight 710 gr 625 gr
Other
Nikon AF-S 24-120mm F4 G ED VR II
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU HB-53 ET-73
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A