Lens Comparison
Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM vs Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
Key Differences
- Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM has a better max magnification (1.4x vs 0.24x).
- Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM has a better min focus distance (26 cm vs 45 cm).
- Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
- Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM has a better length (107.3mm vs 148mm).
- Canon RF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM has a better price (msrp) ($1,099 vs $1,399).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100mm | 24-105mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 18 |
| Optical Groups | 13 | 14 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Angle of View | 24° – 24° | 84° – 23.5° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | Dual Nano USM | Nano USM |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | No |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 26 cm | 45 cm |
| Max Magnification | 1.4x | 0.24x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,399 | $1,099 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 77mm |
| Diameter | 81.5mm | 83.5mm |
| Length | 148mm | 107.3mm |
| Weight | 730g (1.61 lb) | 700g (1.54 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
