Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM vs Canon EF 100mm F2 USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM and Canon EF 100mm F2 USM .

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Product
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Name Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Release Year 2023 1991
Release Date 2023-02-08
MSRP N/A 479 USD
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Lens Type
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
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 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 90 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,11
Aperture
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Maximum Aperture F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 24 mm
F6,3 at 50 mm
Variable Aperture
F2
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Construction 8 elements  /  8 groups 8 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Two aspheric lenses. Canon Super Spectra coating No information
Focal Length
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Focal Length 24-50 mm 100 mm
Zoom Range 26 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No
4.5 stops correction, 7.0 stops when coordinated with in-camera IS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 4 stops N/A
Physical
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 70 mm 75 mm
Length 58 mm 73 mm
Weight 270 gr 460 gr
Other
Canon RF 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM
Canon EF 100mm F2 USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU EW-63C ET-65 III
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A