Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM.

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Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Name Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Release Year 2022 2021
Release Date 2022-07-12 2021-04-14
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1399 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Mount Canon RF Canon RF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor Nano Ultrasonic
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 13 cm 26 cm
Maximum Magnification 1,4
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 15 mm
F6,3 at 30 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 7 9
Optics
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Construction 13 elements  /  11 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two ultra-low dispersion elements and one aspherical element. Uses Canon’s Super Spectra Coating (SSC). Super Spectra Coating
Focal Length
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Focal Length 15-30 mm 100 mm
Zoom Range 15 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5.5 stops 5 stops
Physical
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 77 mm 82 mm
Length 88 mm 148 mm
Weight 390 gr 730 gr
Other
Canon RF 15-30mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon RF 100mm F2.8 L Macro IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-73E ET-73C
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A