Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM vs Canon RF 70-200mm 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 0.28x).
  • Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM has a better min focus distance (26 cm vs 60 cm).
  • Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
  • Canon RF 70-200mm f/4 L IS USM has a better length (119mm vs 148mm).
  • Canon RF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM has a better price (msrp) ($1,399 vs $1,599).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length100mm70-200mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1716
Optical Groups1311
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/4
Minimum Aperturef/32f/32
Aperture Blades99
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
Angle of View24° – 24°34° – 12°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDual Nano USMDual Nano USM
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance26 cm60 cm
Max Magnification1.4x0.28x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$1,399$1,599
Filter Size67mm77mm
Diameter81.5mm83.5mm
Length148mm119mm
Weight730g (1.61 lb)695g (1.53 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo