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

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

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