Canon EF 100mm F2 USM vs Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM

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

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Product
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Name Canon EF 100mm F2 USM Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Release Year 1991 2021
Release Date 2021-04-14
MSRP 479 USD N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1399 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Mount Canon EF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 90 cm 26 cm
Maximum Magnification 1,4
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information 9
Optics
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Construction 8 elements  /  6 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Super Spectra Coating
Focal Length
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Focal Length 100 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 Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A 5 stops
Physical
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 75 mm 82 mm
Length 73 mm 148 mm
Weight 460 gr 730 gr
Other
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-65 III ET-73C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A