Lens Comparison
Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM vs Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Canon RF)
Key Differences
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Canon RF) has a better max magnification (2x vs 0.41x).
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Canon RF) has a better min focus distance (23 cm vs 88 cm).
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Canon RF) has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/5.6).
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Canon RF) has a better length (130mm vs 147mm).
- Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO (Canon RF) has a better price (msrp) ($599 vs $649).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-400mm | 100mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 18 | 12 |
| Optical Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | No |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Focus Motor | Nano USM | − |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 88 cm | 23 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.41x | 2x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $649 | $599 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 67mm |
| Diameter | 79mm | 77mm |
| Length | 147mm | 130mm |
| Weight | 635g (1.40 lb) | 600g (1.32 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
