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

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

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Product
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Name Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Manufacturer Canon Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Release Year 2000 2009
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1049 USD
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Lens Type
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 31 cm 30 cm
Maximum Magnification 1
Macro 1:1 Yes Yes
Aperture
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Construction 12 elements  /  8 groups 15 elements  /  12 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
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 No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 79 mm 77 mm
Length 119 mm 123 mm
Weight 600 gr 625 gr
Other
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 USM Macro
Canon EF 100mm F2.8 L IS USM Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ET-67 ET-73
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A